Beyond the Battlefield: Albert Cashier's Journey of Identity and Courage

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Join us for a compelling exploration of one of America's most remarkable hidden histories. In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Albert Cashier, an Irish soldier who served valiantly in the Union Army during the Civil War. Beyond the battlefield heroics and military achievements, this episode uncovers the deeper story of identity, courage, and authenticity in an era of rigid gender norms. This episode examines Cashier's journey from his early life, his distinguished military service, and his unwavering commitment to living authentically.

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health struggles.

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References:

• Albert Cashier - immigrant, Civil War soldier, Comrade-in-Arms | Veteran Stories. (n.d.). Veteran Stories. https://veteranstories.kennesaw.edu/items/show/17
• Albert Cashier aka Jennie Hodgers. (n.d.). American Battlefield Trust. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/albert-cashier
• Albert Cashier (U.S. National Park Service). (n.d.). https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/albert-cashier.htm
• Albert D. J. Cashier: Woman warrior, insane civil War veteran, or transman? · Challenging Gender Boundaries: A Trans Biography Project by students of Catherine Jacquet · OutHistory. (n.d.). OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/tgi-bios/albert-cashier
• Phoenix, A. (2024, August 30). For a trans kid, “Civility of Albert Cashier” was a life saver - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-08-27/civility-of-albert-cashier-trans-soldier-musical-colony-theatre
• The Civility of Albert Cashier | TheColonytheatre. (n.d.). Thecolonytheatre. https://www.colonytheatre.org/thecivilityofalbertcashier