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08-18-11, 02:56 PM
I have a few questions regarding the case of SSG Leroy Petry, the Medal of Honor recipient who risked his life, going out of his way to pick up a grenade to save the lives of his fellow soldiers.
If the grenade was thrown directly at him and he didn't go out of his way to throw it away, do you think he still would have received the Medal of Honor?
Or if the grenade had not exploded in his hand and he had instead thrown it away safely, do you think he still would have received the Medal of Honor?
Thanks. I know I shouldn't dwell on "What if...?" questions but I'm just trying to get a grip on how the U.S. Military seems to work.
If the grenade was thrown directly at him and he didn't go out of his way to throw it away, do you think he still would have received the Medal of Honor?
Or if the grenade had not exploded in his hand and he had instead thrown it away safely, do you think he still would have received the Medal of Honor?
Thanks. I know I shouldn't dwell on "What if...?" questions but I'm just trying to get a grip on how the U.S. Military seems to work.