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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Anderson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ohio

Honored By

An Indebted American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 23RD HEADQUARTERS SPECIAL TROOP, A SECRET UNIT CREATED TO STAGE BATTLEFIELD DECEPTION. THE UNIT WAS A 'GHOST ARMY'. THEY RECORDED SOUNDS OF ARMY TANKS MOVING, MADE FLASHING LIGHTS, AND OTHER DECEPTIONS. CAME OUT AT NIGHT. THEIR MAIN MISSION WAS TO DRAW FIRE AND GERMAN TROOPS OUT INTO THE OPEN.