Section 43. SP4 James Wise, Jr., and PFC James Wingert USMC Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) SP4 James Wise, Jr., and PFC James Wingert, who grew up together as next-door neighbors in Big Run, Jefferson County, gave their lives in service to their country during the Vietnam War.
(2) SP4 James Wise, Jr., served with the United States Army, 3rd Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Division.
(3) PFC Wingert served with the United States Marine Corps, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
(4) On February 6, 1968, SP4 Wise was killed in action in Kontum, South Vietnam.
(5) On August 23, 1969, PFC Wingert was killed in action in Quang Nam, South Vietnam.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified by Bridge Key 19699, on that portion of State Route 2003 over Mahoning Creek in Big Run Borough, Jefferson County, is designated the SP4 James Wise, Jr., and PFC James Wingert USMC 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.