Biden Signs Bill to Honor WWII Ghost Army Soldiers
Ghost Army service members move an inflatable tank during WWII
Soldiers assigned to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops — commonly referred to as the Ghost Army — move an inflatable tank. Ghost Army service members used a variety of unique deception tactics to fool the enemy in World War II. (Photo courtesy of the National Archives)
2 Feb 2022
Associated Press
CONCORD, N.H. — Members of two top-secret World War II military units referred to as the “Ghost Army” will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years after their service, under legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden.
The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions in Europe to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives. Because of their secret classification, members were not recognized for their heroism.
Biden signed the bill Tuesday.
“Through their courageous, creative, and innovative tactics, the top-secret Ghost Army outmaneuvered and deceived the Nazis, saving thousands of Allied lives during World War II,” said U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire, a Democrat who sponsored the bill in the House. “More than 75 years after defeating fascism in Europe, it’s time these soldiers receive the highest honor we can award: the Congressional Gold Medal.”
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