Today, we honor the World War II Veterans who were members of the infamous “Ghost Army”. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and 3133rd Signal Service Company performed more than 20 operations during World War II, tricking German generals into believing large divisions of tanks and infantry were poised to attack in one location when, in fact, Allied forces were preparing assaults elsewhere. There efforts saved thousands of lives. Today only 7 of the more than 1000 members of the Ghost Army are still alive. Bernard Bluestein, John Christman and Seymour Nussenbaum are three of them and they were recognized Thursday, honored and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Congratulations on your medal gentlemen and to you and all the members of the Ghost Army, THANK YOU for our service.
