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Alwyn Crendall Cashe (July 13, 1970 – November 8, 2005) was a United States Army senior non-commissioned officer who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in Iraq. On November 10, 2020, the United States Congress voted to upgrade Cashe's initially awarded Silver Star to the Medal of Honor.
- Alwyn Crendall Cashe
- July 13, 1970, Sanford, Florida, U.S.
- Restlawn Cemetery, Sanford, Florida, U.S.
Jul 18, 1989 · Learn about the life and legacy of Alwyn Cashe, who died saving his fellow Soldiers from a burning vehicle in Iraq in 2005. He will receive the Medal of Honor in 2021 for his extraordinary heroism and selflessness.
Dec 14, 2021 · Alwyn Cashe was a sergeant who saved his soldiers from a burning Bradley Fighting Vehicle after an IED attack in 2005. He died of his injuries but received the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2021. Watch his soldiers' testimonies and learn about his legacy.
Oct 17, 2005 · Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe saved the lives of his fellow soldiers by entering a burning vehicle and extracting them despite his severe burns. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021 for his extraordinary heroism and selflessness.
Dec 16, 2021 · First Class Alwyn C. Cashe is the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during the war on terror. U.S. Army. Cashe died 16 years ago at the age of 35 and his widow, Tamara Cashe, accepted the posthumous award on his behalf during a White House ceremony.
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Dec 15, 2021 · Military. After extraordinary sacrifice — and years of delay — Alwyn Cashe gets his Medal of Honor. Cashe died 16 years ago after saving his men from a burning vehicle in Iraq. He will become...
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Dec 16, 2021 · Alwyn Cashe was a sergeant first class who saved the lives of his fellow soldiers from a burning vehicle in Iraq in 2005. He suffered severe burns and refused evacuation until all the wounded were safe, earning him the Medal of Honor in 2021.
