When his ammunition was depleted, he engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat until he was killed.

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He then reported the situation and engaged the enemy with a hand grenade, providing suppression as another Ranger moved to his position.

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While crossing the courtyard, Staff Sergeant Petry and another Ranger were engaged and wounded by automatic weapons fire from enemy fighters.

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