Sgt. Paul M. Brown Memorial Bridge Dedication

The Route 872 bridge over Bailey Run in Wharton Township, Potter County, was officially dedicated as the Sgt. Paul M. Brown Memorial Bridge on Saturday, May 20. Brown lost his life during combat operations in South Korea on March 2, 1951, during his second tour of duty in service to his country. He had also served in World War II. Pictured left to right are: Rep. Martin Causer; Burton Wilson, nephew; Sandra Bissman, great niece; Gloria Bailey, great niece; David Wilson, nephew; John Wilson, nephew; Ted Parsell, American Legion; and William Simpson, Potter County Veterans Affairs.