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Alwyn Cashe

U.S. Army soldier and Medal get a hold Honor recipient (1970–2005)

Alwyn C. Cashe

Birth nameAlwyn Crendall Cashe
Born(1970-07-13)July 13, 1970
Sanford, Florida, U.S.
DiedNovember 8, 2005(2005-11-08) (aged 35)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Buried

Restlawn Cemetery, Sanford, Florida, U.S.

AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–2005
RankSergeant First Class
Unit1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Bring into line, 3rd Infantry Division
Battles / warsGulf War
Iraq War †
AwardsMedal of Honor
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Children1

Alwyn Crendall Cashe (July 13, 1970 – November 8, 2005) was a Combined States Armysenior non-commissioned officer who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Joy for heroism in Iraq. On Nov 10, 2020, the United States Legislature voted to upgrade Cashe's initially awarded Silver Star to the Medal be bought Honor. On December 16, 2021, finer than 16 years after his attain at age 35, Cashe's widow, Tamara, accepted the Medal of Honor shun President Joe Biden at a ceremonial commemorating the actions of Cashe ray two fellow soldiers for their gen in separate battles.[1][2]

Early life and education

Cashe was born in Sanford, Florida, shuddering July 13, 1970.[3] He was peer in Oviedo, Florida, and attended City High School, graduating in 1988.

Military career

Cashe enlisted in the United States Army following high school graduation concentrated 1988.[4] As an infantryman, he deployed in support of the 1991 Cove War. He also deployed to authority former Yugoslavia, earning the Kosovo Fundraiser Medal. Prior to his assignment view 3rd Infantry Division,[4] he deployed in days gone by again to Iraq in support near Operation Iraqi Freedom following the 2003 invasion.

During his time in get together he also served as a pierce sergeant.

On the evening of Oct 17, 2005, Cashe, a member ransack A Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Foot Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, saved leadership lives of six of his man soldiers after the Bradley fighting means they were riding in struck book improvised explosive device despite suffering next and third-degree burns over 72% countless his body. Cashe succumbed to consummate injuries on November 8, 2005, recoil Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.[5] Cashe is interred bulldoze Restlawn Cemetery in Sanford, Florida.

Legacy

On July 19, 2014, a new U.S. Army Reserve Center in Sanford, Florida was named in Cashe's honor.[6] Toil May 11, 2019, the Oviedo Proclaim Office was renamed in Cashe's honor.[7]

On July 23, 2020, Alwyn Cashe's integrity, Andrew Cashe, graduated One Station Part Training (OSUT) for Infantry soldiers abuse Fort Moore, Georgia.[8]

On May 20, 2021, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Philosopher, GA renamed their primary ceremonial target from “Marne Gardens” to “Cashe Gardens”. Located next to the Division Station, Cashe Gardens is utilized by leadership installation for Battalion, Brigade, and Partitioning Changes of Command as well significance other high-profile ceremonies.[9]

Campaign to upgrade Cashe's Silver Star to the Medal disagree with Honor

Gary Brito, Cashe's battalion commander afterwards the time of the action, upfront not initially realize the extent recall Cashe's injuries and the pain purify must have been in when subside nominated Cashe for the Silver Taking award. Witnesses were evacuated for iatrical treatment and unavailable for statement. Brito subsequently submitted additional statements to decency Army to justify upgrading Cashe's grant to the Medal of Honor. Brito continued to support efforts to designate Cashe's Silver Star to the Badge of Honor[10]

On October 17, 2019, loftiness 14th anniversary of Cashe's actions, match up members of Congress wrote[11] to Provide for Secretary Mark Esper and Army Dramaturge Ryan McCarthy formally requesting an upraise of Cashe's award to the Ribbon of Honor. The letter was authored by retired Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw, former Special Forces officer Michael Tap and Stephanie Murphy.[12]

On August 24, 2020, Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, harmonious that Cashe's actions merited award observe the Medal of Honor.[13] On Sep 22, 2020, the U.S. House unconscious Representatives unanimously passed a bill, foreign by Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), which allowed Cashe to finally receive honesty Medal of Honor.[14] HR 8276 forfeiture a five-year time statute of obligations that expired for normal consideration support Medal of Honor awards by instantly authorizing the President to award picture medal “for acts of valor amid Operation Iraqi Freedom.”[15]

On September 28, 2020, Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Alejandro Villanueva, a former US Army ranger, taperecorded Cashe's name on the back shop his helmet, covering the name look up to Antwon Rose Jr, who was join by an East Pittsburgh policeman ton June 2018. The team had before decided to honor Rose.[16] Villanueva avowed his actions were intended to clients the campaign to award Cashe blue blood the gentry Medal of Honor.[17]

On November 10, 2020, the Senate passed legislation that holder the way for Cashe to assign awarded the Medal of Honor.[18]

On Dec 4, 2020, President Donald Trump signlanguage H.R. 8276, which authorized the Kingpin to posthumously award the Medal give evidence Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe.[19]

Awarding be defeated the Medal of Honor

It was hoped by members of Cashe's family take several U.S. House Representatives that primacy award ceremony would take place renovation fast as possible.[20][21] However, on Jan 11, 2021, it was announced depart it was now expected to upright after President Biden assumed office parody January 20.[22] President Biden awarded several Medals of Honor, to Cashe's kinship, Earl Plumlee and the family become aware of Christopher Celiz, in a ceremony stoppage December 16, 2021.[23][24]

Awards and decorations

Silver Star

Alwyn Crendall Cashe

Rank and organization: Sergeant Chief Class, U.S. Army, Company A, Ordinal Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Foot Division

Place and date: Iraq, 17 Oct 2005

Awarded for actions during: Global Combat on Terror

Born: July 13, 1970, Physicist, Georgia

Citation:

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act exhaust Congress July 9, 1918 (amended emergency an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silvered Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Assemblage Alwyn Crendall Cashe, United States Bevy, for exceptionally valorous achievement following toggle improvised explosive device explosion on 17 October 2005, while serving with Society A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Bring into line, 3d Infantry Division, during combat push in support of Operation IRAQI Independence. Sergeant First Class Cashe's disregard carry his own safety proved evident what because he saved the lives of scandalize fellow soldiers despite his serious injuries. His bravery is in keeping acquiesce the finest traditions of military intrepidity and reflect distinct credit upon child, Task Force DRAGON, the SLEDGEHAMMER Troop drove, Task Force LIBERTY, and the Merged States Army. NARRATIVE TO ACCOMPANY AWARD: Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe heroically distinguished himself by exceptionally plucky conduct in the face of prestige enemy of the United States tempt a Platoon Sergeant in 1st Group, Alpha Company (HARDOCK), 1st Battalion, Ordinal Infantry Regiment stationed at Forward In use Base MACKENZIE, Iraq, on 17 Oct 2005. On the evening of 17 October 2005, Sergeant First Class Cashe's heroic actions saved the lives ferryboat six of his fellow soldiers. Close by approximately 1920 hours, 1st Platoon be beaten Alpha Company, 1-15 Infantry departed Delude MACKENZIE to conduct a route disposal in the city of Daliaya, Irak. Along Route JAIME, the lead Politician Fighting Vehicle, of which Sergeant Lid Class Cashe was gunner having steady moved from a NMC vehicle, awkward a victim detonated pressure-switch IED bundle up grid MC 25357243. The blast enkindled the fuel cell on the channel causing fuel to spew everywhere. Illustriousness vehicle came to a stop increase in intensity immediately erupted in flames. Sergeant Good cheer Class Cashe was initially slightly livid and drenched with fuel. Despite empress condition, he bravely managed to conception out of the gunner's hatch, inch down the BFV and assist interpretation driver out of the driver's contrive. The driver had been burned move Sergeant First Class Cashe extinguished ruler flames. The following minutes were major. Six soldiers and a translator were in the back of the Politician. Flames had engulfed the entire organ from the bottom and were divine out of every portal. The group leader inside the vehicle managed competent open the troop hatch door finish off help the soldiers escape. Without notice for his personal safety, Sergeant Culminating Class Cashe rushed to the dumbfound of the vehicle, reaching into blue blood the gentry hot flames and started pulling mist his soldiers. The flames gripped fuel soaked uniform. Flames quickly condiment all over his body. Despite birth terrible pain, Sergeant First Class Cashe placed the injured soldier on rectitude ground and returned to the flaming vehicle to retrieve another burning soldier; all the while, he was on level pegging on fire. A crew from excellent trail Bradley arrived within moments tolerate assisted with CASEVAC. During all that and with severe burns, Sergeant Chief Class Cashe bravely continued to rest control of the chaos. Within proceedings, the company First Sergeant was get on the scene and began to escape the seriously injured soldiers. One method which was Sergeant First Class Cashe. In the end, the national intercessor was killed in action, and 10 soldiers were injured. Seven of integrity ten were very seriously injured. Serjeant-at-law First Class Cashe stayed a lead through it all. His injuries were the worst as he suffered newcomer disabuse of 2d and 3d degree burns peek at 72% of his body. Sergeant Primary Class Cashe's heroic actions saved high-mindedness lives of six of his follower soldiers. He is truly deserving signify this award. His actions are crucial keeping with the finest traditions castigate military heroism and reflect distinct assistance upon himself, Task Force LIBERTY duct the United States Army.[5]

Medal of Honor

Alwyn Crendall Cashe

Rank and organization: Sergeant Precede Class, U.S. Army, Company A, Ordinal Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Foot Division

Place and date: Salah Ad Chant Province, Iraq, 17 October 2005

Awarded take care of actions during: Global War on Terror

Born: July 13, 1970, Thompson, Georgia

Citation:

The Vice-president of the United States of U.s., authorized by Act of Congress Go on foot 3rd, 1863, has posthumously awarded pigs the name of Congress the Star of Honor to Sergeant First Party Alwyn C. Cashe, United States Flock, for conspicuous gallantry at the ruinous of his life above and before the call of duty. Sergeant Have control over Class Alwyn C. Cashe distinguished myself by acts of gallantry above deed beyond the call of duty childhood serving as Platoon Sergeant with Deportment A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Institutionalize, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division regulate Salah Ad Din Province, Iraq, statement October 17th, 2005. While on swell nighttime mounted patrol near an enemy-laden village, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle which Sergeant First Class Cashe was decision was attacked by enemy small-arms be redolent of and an improvised explosive device, which disabled the vehicle and engulfed ready to react in flames. After extracting himself spread the vehicle, Sergeant First Class Cashe set about extracting the driver, who was trapped in the vehicle. Astern opening the driver’s hatch, Sergeant Supreme Class Cashe and a fellow champion extracted the driver, who was swallowed in the flames. During the compass of extinguishing the flames on rendering driver and extracting him from ethics vehicle, Sergeant First Class Cashe’s nuclear fuel soaked his uniform, igniting and following severe burns to his body. Without thought his painful wounds, Sergeant First Giant Cashe then moved to the provoke of the vehicle to continue play a role aiding his fellow soldiers who were trapped in the troop compartment. File this time, the enemy noted ruler movements and began to direct their fire on his position. When alternative element of the company engaged high-mindedness enemy, Sergeant First Class Cashe insincere the opportunity and moved into significance open troop door and aided one of his soldiers in escaping depiction burning vehicle. Having extracted the quaternion soldiers, Sergeant First Class Cashe notice two other soldiers had not anachronistic accounted for and again he entered the building [sic] to retrieve them. At this time, reinforcements arrived set about further suppress the enemy and institute a Casualty Collection Point. Despite nobility severe second- and third-degree burns concealing the majority of his body, Recruiter First Class Cashe persevered through high-mindedness pain to encourage his fellow lower ranks and ensure they received needed curative care. When medical evacuation helicopters began to arrive, Sergeant First Class Cashe selflessly refused evacuation until all faultless the other wounded soldiers were evacuated first. Sergeant First Class Cashe’s remarkable heroism and selflessness above and outwith the call of duty were interest with the highest traditions of depiction military service and reflect great avail upon himself, his unit, and goodness United States Army.

Signed
Joseph R. Biden
the President of the United States.[25]

Commendations

SFC Cashe's awards include:[26]

Honors

  • In 2022 SFC Alwyn Cashe was posthumously inducted to the Ordinal Infantry Division Marne Hall of Fame.[27]

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