extracted the driver. during the course of extinguishing the flames cashe s uniform ignited and ignoring his painful wounds he continued to it aid his fellow students. at this time, the enemy began to direct their fire on his position. when another element of the company engaged the enemy, cashe seized the opportunity and aided 4 of his soldiers to escape the burning vehicle. then he noticed 2 other soldiers had not been accounted for. he entered the building to retrieve them. reenforcements arrived. despite the severe burns covering the majority of his body, sergeant cashe encouraged his fellow soldiers to receive needed medical care.