John Peck (sergeant)

John Peck is an American Marine sergeant who lost both his legs and arms during a mission in Afghanistan in 2010. He lost both legs and one arm when an Improvised explosive device he stepped on exploded; while recovering in the hospital, an infection forced amputation of his remaining arm. He successfully underwent a ground-breaking bilateral arm transplant in August 2016.

John Peck
Birth nameJohn Peck
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
RankSargent
Unit3rd Battalion, 1st Marines
Battles/wars
AwardsPurple Heart (x2)
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