Bridges in York County are dedicated to William E. Heilman and Edward J. Stambaugh

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Two bridges in York County will be dedicated in honor of two veterans: Cpl. William E. Heilman and Pvt. Edward J. Stambaugh, according to state Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township.

Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed Senate Bill 1144, now Act 63, which includes the mandate.

“While we can never fully thank Cpl. Heilman and Pvt. Stambaugh and their families for their service to our nation, we can honor their memories,” Grove said in a press release. “This small gesture will forever honor their lives and legacies, while reminding us that our freedom is not free. I also want to extend my gratitude to the Stambaugh and Heilman families. Sharing your stories of loss is never easy, but it allows our community to make this small gesture.”

Route 74 Bridge to be Named Cpl. William E. Heilman Memorial Bridge

The Route 74 bridge over Little Conewago Creek in Dover Township will be named the Corporal William E. Heilman Memorial Bridge, the release said.

Heilman, born on September 11, 1947, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on May 26, 1966, during the Vietnam War, the press release said. He served with the Third Marine Amphibious Force, H&S Company. He was hit by an artillery rocket mortar on May 5, 1968, and died in South Vietnam, Quang Nam Province.

For his service, he received the following medals: Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, the press release said.

Bridge over Route 30 to be named Pvt. Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge

The bridge that carries Route 30 over Paradise Creek between Paradise and Jackson Townships will be named the Private Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge.

Stambaugh enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 8, 1942, and served as a member of Company M, 116th Regiment, during World War II. He survived the D-Day invasion of Normandy, and the company continued west through the French countryside, securing towns for Allied troops, the press release said.

Stambaugh was killed during heavy enemy fire as troops advanced toward St. Lo, France, on June 16, 1944, the press release said. He was buried at La Cambe Cemetery, located about 6.5 miles west of Omaha Beach, for several years until his remains were returned to the United States in early 1948.

He was buried on February 19, 1948, at Paradise Holtzschwamm Lutheran Church Cemetery. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.

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