Laurens’ William Brindle Recognized
For WWII Heroism At Remagen Bridge
![The bridge at Remagen was the last span over the Rhine that hadn't been destroyed by the Germans as the Allies invaded Germany at the end of World War II.](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/remagen-300x243.jpg)
LAURENS – Laurens resident William Brindle will be recognized for his heroism at the Remagen bridge during World War II at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Laurens American Legion, when New York Army National Guard Col. Carlton Cleveland will present him with a Bronze Star.
The medal recognizes then Sgt. Brindle's heroism in combat on March 28, 1945 in Geisbach, Germany.
Brindle's unit, Company G of the 1st Battalion 16th Infantry Regiment, a part of the 1st Infantry Division, was engaging German troops from the German 9th, 11th and 130th Panzer Division's as the 1st Infantry Division sought to break out of the Remagen bridgehead over the Rhine River.
The German's had been mounting a counter attack but Brindle's unit and other American units attacked first. Almost 60 percent of the company's Soldiers were killed or wounded in the battle.
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