Section 42. Corporal Clyde E. Walter, Jr., Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Clyde E. Walter, Jr., was born January 21, 1950, in Altoona, Blair County.
(2) Corporal Walter served in the Vietnam War with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army.
(3) On October 11, 1970, Corporal Clyde E. Walter, Jr., bravely gave his life for his country after encountering hostile gunfire in the Phuoc Long Province in South Vietnam.
(4) For his bravery and gallantry in action, Corporal Walter was awarded the Silver Star, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" for heroism, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Badge with Machine Gun Bar, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5759, located on that portion of State Route 3002 over South Poplar Run in Greenfield Township, Blair County, is designated as the Corporal Clyde E. Walter, Jr., Memorial Bridge.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.