SCR 27 — US Army TSGT Harold William Schmidle Memorial Bridge

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Red = new code to be enacted Committee Substitute for SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 27 (By Senators Smith, Sypolt, and Jeffries) [Introduced[Originating Februaryin 01, 2022]   Requesting the DivisionCommittee ofon HighwaysTransportation nameand bridgeInfrastructure; number 39-026/00-019.09 (39A051), (39.49472, -79.64520), locally known as Albright Bridge, carrying WV 26 over Cheat River in Preston County, as the “U.S.

Reported February 16, 2022]   Requesting the Division of Highways name bridge number 39-026/00-019.09 (39A051), (39.49472, -79.64520), locally known as Albright Bridge, carrying WV 26 over Cheat River in Preston County, as the “U.S.

Whereas, Harold William Schmidle was born in the year 1921, asto the son of Joseph and Jennie Schmidle in Albright, West Virginia;Virginia, and was one of 14 children;

and Whereas, TSGT Harold William SchmidleSchmidle, also called “Teen”, enlisted in the Infantry as a young man to serve his country during World War II;

and Whereas, Sadly, TSGT Harold William Schmidle wasserved killed37 inmonths action during the Battle of Banzai Point on the Island of Corregidor in the PhilippinesPacific onand Februaryfought 19,against 1945, where he served as a rifle squad leader (S/SGT) in the 2ndJapanese; platoon, Company “D”, 503rd P.I.R.;

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and Whereas, TSGT Harold William Schmidle had three brothers who also served their country at the time:

George Schmidle was stationed in Texas;

and Williard “Woody” Schmidle and Cottrill Schmidle served in the European Theater;

and Whereas, TSGT Harold William Schmidle posthumously received the Silver Star for gallantry in action on February 19, 1945, for taking up a dangerous flank position, with utter disregard for his own life, repulsing several enemy rushes, and holding his position until mortally wounded without asking for help.

His Silver Star citation provides that his courage, initiative, and coolness under fire materially aided in the reorganization of his unit for successful attack on the enemy and constituted the finest of soldierly performance of duty;

and Whereas, TSGT Harold William Schmidle was also the recipient of a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and various other medals and awards;

and Whereas, It is fitting that an enduring memorial be established to commemorate TSGT Harold William Schmidle and his sacrifice to our state and country will never be forgotten;

That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name a bridge bearingnumber the39-026/00-019.09 number(39A051), 39-26-19.09,(39.49472, -79.64520), locally known as Albright Bridge, carrying RouteWV 26 Northover Cheat River in Albright,Preston County, as the “U.“U.S.

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