SP4 Randy Stephen Schell Memorial Bridge

Act 197 of 2014, § 14, under VARIOUS DESIGNATIONS IN VARIOUS COUNTIES.

Act 197 of 2014, § 14

Section 14. SP4 Randy Stephen Schell Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--

(1) SP4 Randy Stephen Schell was a native of Mount Wolf, York County, and a graduate of Northeastern High School.

(2) SP4 Schell served from 1967 to 1968 with the United States Army, Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry.

(3) On June 18, 1968, in a display of selfless courage during an attack by the Viet Cong, SP4 Schell moved into an area under enemy assault and administered first aid to several wounded comrades. After dragging his fellow soldiers to safety, SP4 Schell disregarded the great personal risk and returned to search for injured soldiers when he was mortally wounded by enemy sniper fire.

(4) SP4 Schell was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Military Merit Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

(b) Designation.--The bridge located on State Route 181 over the Conewago Creek between Newberry Township and East Manchester Township, York County, is hereby designated the SP4 Randy Stephen Schell 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.