Aaron Cash

Mr. Cash served nine years in the U.S. Army, fighting alongside the Marines in seven major battles and two invasions. His remarkable record of service includes roles as a Military Police Officer, a tank trainee, and even serving as a bodyguard for the scientist who invented nerve gas.

He earned a Bronze Star for his courage saving a colonel during the second invasion and three Purple Hearts for injuries sustained during combat. Those injuries were sustained surviving a grenade attack, a bayonet stabbing, and the brutal conditions of Chosin Reservoir. The injuries from that battle, the survivors of which are dubbed the “Frozen Chosin,” eventually crippled his legs.

Cash came to Purple Heart Homes seeking help with a leaking roof and a failing electrical system. The problems with his home’s wiring made it impossible to heat his home in the winter, meaning this survivor of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where troops endured extreme cold and frostbite, was now once again battling the elements—this time in his own home. Thanks to the support of his community and the work of Purple Heart Homes to make critical health and safety repairs to his home of 30 years, decorated Korean War Veteran Aaron Cash now lives without worrying about the next rainstorm or cold weather snap. 

“I cannot believe the work they have done on my house,” said Cash. “There aren’t enough words for me to tell everyone how much I appreciate them.”