Ghost Army in the News

MEDFORD - Around here, the McGlynns are known for their decades of service in Medford and Massachusetts politics. But this week, the late Jack McGlynn will finally be honored, for his most heroic service - a secret kept for more than half his life.

The Congressional Gold Medal will be presented at the U.S. Capitol Thursday to the secret Ghost Army of WWII. One thousand artists, designers, and audio techs who used inflatable props and sounds to distract and deceive the enemy.