From January 19, 2022 post.
House passed S. 1404, the Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act, with Congressman Brad Wenstrup’s (R-Ohio) support. The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company, popularly known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’, in recognition of their unique and highly distinguished service in conducting deception operations in Europe during World War II. Having already passed the Senate, the bill now goes to the President's desk for signature.
Congressman Wenstrup cosponsored H.R. 707, which was the House companion bill to S. 1404.
“Ordinary men and women did extraordinary things throughout the Second World War, and among those heroes were the brave soldiers who made up the appropriately-named ‘Ghost Army,’” said Congressman Wenstrup. “It is fitting that we honor their unique service and heroism by awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal. Doing so will also help cement their legacy and teach future generations of Americans about their example.”
You can learn more about the Ghost Army and read the bill text here.
According to the Office of the Historian, “Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Each medal honors a particular individual, institution, or event.”
Original source can be found here.
