Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe. More than 16 years after his death, Alwyn Cashe became the first Black recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Retired Army Col. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, is set to receive the Medal of Honor for his service in the Vietnam War at the White House The official website of the U.S. Air Force. AF.MIL delivers the latest breaking news and information on the U.S. Air Force including top stories, features, leadership, policies, and more. 1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Honor to Tamara Cashe, widow of Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, during a White House ceremony on Dec. 16, 2021. Cashe 5th Special Forces. Military Service Branch: U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Action Date: April 14 - 15, 1972. Medal of Honor Action Place: Central Highlands, Vietnam. Citation. Major John J. Duffy distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as the Senior Advisor to the 11th Airborne rtYBU.