Bill Summary:
This bill aims to award the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion a Congressional Gold Medal for their heroism and life-saving actions during the D-Day invasion in World War II. The Battalion played a crucial role in protecting Allied forces by deploying balloons to deter enemy aircraft from targeting troops. Despite facing intense enemy fire, the Battalion successfully deployed their balloons, contributing to the overall success of the invasion.
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Bill Summary:
This bill aims to award the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion a Congressional Gold Medal for their heroism and life-saving actions during the D-Day invasion in World War II. The Battalion played a crucial role in protecting Allied forces by deploying balloons to deter enemy aircraft from targeting troops. Despite facing intense enemy fire, the Battalion successfully deployed their balloons, contributing to the overall success of the invasion.