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Laurens’ William Brindle Recognized For WWII Heroism At Remagen Bridge

Laurens’ William Brindle Recognized For WWII Heroism At Remagen Bridge 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…

Bob Lettis, Cooperstown; Retired Art Professor Helped Capture Bridge At Remagen During WWII

IN MEMORIAM  Bob Lettis, Cooperstown; Retired Art Professor Helped Capture Bridge At Remagen During WWII COOPERSTOWN – Donald Robert (Bob) Lettis, one of the last surviving combatants in the Allied capture of the Bridge at Remagen during World War II and a retired art professor, passed away early Monday morning at his home.  He was 88. Born July 29, 1925, in Cooperstown, he was a son of Donald F. and Charlotte (Hall) Lettis.  Raised in Cooperstown, Bob graduated from Cooperstown…

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