Posted on Feb 9, 2022

WWII ‘Ghost Army’ members to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

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Did you know? The Ghost Army was composed of two units that drew enemy forces in Europe away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives in the process. Now the WWII 'Ghost Army' veterans are being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

WWII ‘Ghost Army’ members to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

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Posted 3 y ago

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted 3 y ago

What a great story and past time that they were recognized.

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SPC (Join to see)

Posted 3 y ago

Good

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MAJ Ken Landgren

Posted 3 y ago

Brilliant tactic. At the time the Germans feared Patton.

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WWII ‘Ghost Army’ members to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

WWII ‘Ghost Army’ members to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

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