Section 32. PFC John Balog Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) PFC John Balog was born October 24, 1931, in Brownsville, Fayette County.
(2) PFC Balog served in the Korean War with H Company, Second Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division in the United States Army.
(3) On September 6, 1950, PFC Balog was defending his position against enemy fire near Am-Sim, South Korea. When it became necessary for his rifle team to withdraw, he volunteered to remain and cover the withdrawal. After his team withdrew, his position was overrun and he died in action. He bravely gave his life for his brothers in arms and for his country.
(4) For his service to the United States, PFC Balog was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, two Silver Stars and the Purple Heart.
(5) PFC Balog is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Ohio and southwestern Pennsylvania.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45509, carrying U.S. Route 40 over Pennsylvania Route 43 in Redstone Township, Fayette County, is designated as the PFC John Balog Memorial Bridge.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.