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In 1943, Bill Blass enlisted in the Army. Due to his intelligence and talent he was assigned to the 603rd Camouflage Battalion,
which came to be known as the Ghost Army. Its mission was to deceive the German Army into believing the Allies were
positioned in fake locations, for example by using dummy tanks. He served in this unit during several major operations including
the Rhine River crossing. The Ghost Army received the Congressional Gold Medal on March 21, 2024.
(This corresponds to the April 30, 2026 newsletter)
