Col. Reeder addressing the troops

Humorous image of Colonel Reeder speaking into microphone, on stairs in front of large building. He is addressing the troops, and is flanked by Colonel Fitz. Signed Arnett Luxembourg 1945. Humorous image of Colonel Reeder speaking into microphone, on stairs in front of large building. He is addressing the troops, and is flanked by Colonel Fitz. Signed Arnett Luxembourg 1945. Arnett served with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. After training in camouflage deception at Fort Meade in 1943, he became part of a special secret unit, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in January 1944. He served in Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. Encouraged by his officers, he did numerous cartoons to improve the morale of his fellow soldiers.