He was awarded a posthumous Silver Star, the third highest gallantry medal, after army officials ruled that the vehicle was not under enemy fire at the time, one of the stipulations for considering a Medal of Honor. However, after further investigation it emerged that Sergeant Cashe had been under constant fire as he rescued the six soldiers.
Fairly common for an IED site to be observed, and for fire to begin once the bomb goes off.
It has taken 15 years for his heroics to be fully recognised. A law stipulated that upgrades could be approved only within five years. The Senate finally agreed to waive the rule on Tuesday.
Glad to hear that. One hopes the award will be presented soon. Before Christmas would be nice, and before Thanksgiving better.
For SFC Cashe: RIP.
Hand salute
Where do we find such men?