Bridge to be Dedicated in Memory of Local Hero Who Died in World War II

April 21, 2023

WHAT:    The bridge which crosses Muddy Run as part of the Tyrone Pike/State Route 729 in Beccaria and Gulich townships, Clearfield County, will be officially dedicated as the TSGT Arthur K. Stiles Memorial Bridge. State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria), in whose legislative district the bridge lies, will host the ceremony.

Stiles was born and raised in Beccaria and served with the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. On Dec. 5, 1943, TSGT Stiles was killed in action at the age of 22 in Cognac, France. 

WHO:    Those in attendance will include representatives of TSGT Stiles’ family.  

WHEN:    TODAY (Friday, April 21), 1 p.m.

WHERE:    At the bridge, which crosses Muddy Run as part of the Tyrone Pike/State Route 729 in Beccaria and Gulich townships, Clearfield County.

Media contact:    Scott Little, 717.260.6137, slittle@pahousegop.com