Deserving of the Medal of Honor?

Lawmaker asks DOD to review cases for possible upgrade to Medal of Honor

A California lawmaker is calling for a full review of top military medals to see if deserving heroes were passed over for the Medal of Honor, citing the story of Sgt. 1st Class Alywn Cashe as a prime example of officials downplaying battlefield valor.

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Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe was awarded the Silver Star six years ago for running into a burning Bradley multiple times to save his fellow soldiers. But amazingly, as top Army officials consider whether to upgrade that honor, Cashe’s grave site doesn’t even reflect the award he did receive.
Recognition sought for soldier’s heroic acts

When the roadside bomb detonated, it ripped through the fuel tank of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and ignited like napalm. The seven men seated inside were knocked unconscious and had no chance to escape the fire.
11:58 October 3, 2011
Did soldier's open criticism prevent him from receiving valor medal?

Dakota Meyer’s Medal of Honor revives lingering questions about the botched battle of Ganjgal, including whether another soldier in the fight is being marginalized by military officials for publicly blasting command decisions that endangered U.S. troops’ lives.
17:39 September 14, 2011
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