Biden signs bill to honor WWII Ghost Army soldiers
Associated PressCONCORD, 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. “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 The legislation in the House was co-led by Republican Rep. Chris Stewart of Utah. “Their story is an inspiration to all of us!” One of the Ghost Army veterans honored is Mickey McKane, of Keene.
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