Врать то зачем.
Нормально его наградили, а посмертно, на этой же церемонии наградили двух других:
Earl D. Plumlee is a master sergeant in the United States Army. He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in Afghanistan that took place on 28 August 2013. His Silver Star was upgraded to the Medal of Honor, and presented to him by President Joe Biden on December 16, 2021; awarded the same day, posthumously, were Alwyn Cashe and Christopher Celiz.