SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12
(By Senators Ross, Anderson, Helmick, Edgell, Minard, Dittmar,
Ball, Dawson, Unger, Mitchell, McCabe, Wooton and Fanning)
Requesting the Division of Highways name the Route 28 bridge across
Patteson Creek near Fort Ashby, West Virginia, the "S/Sgt
William E. Shuck, Jr., Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor
Recipient, Memorial Bridge".
Whereas, William E. Shuck, born August 16, 1926, resided and
attended school in Ridgely, West Virginia; and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Shuck, while serving as a member of
Company G, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, on July
3, 1952, led his machine gun squad on an attack of an enemy-
fortified position under intense enemy artillery and mortar fire;
and
Whereas, While twice wounded, he refused aid and assumed
command of a rifle squad when its leader became a casualty. He
continued the attack and was able to evacuate all of his wounded comrades before being killed by enemy sniper fire; and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Shuck was awarded the Congressional
Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart posthumously for his leadership
and great valor; and
Whereas, The following citation was issued: "For conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and
beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader of Company
G in action against enemy aggressor forces. When his platoon was
subjected to a devastating barrage of enemy small-arms, grenade,
artillery and mortar fire during an assault against a strongly
fortified hill positions well forward of the main line of
resistance, S/Sgt Shuck, although painfully wounded, refused
medical attention and continued to lead his machine gun squad in
the attack. Unhesitatingly assuming command of a rifle squad when
the leader became a casualty, he skillfully organized the two
squads into an attacking force and lead two more daring assaults
upon hostile positions. Wounded a second time, he steadfastly
refused evacuation and remained in the foremost position under
heavy fire until assured that all dead and wounded were evacuated. Mortally wounded by an enemy sniper bullet while voluntarily
assisting in the removal of the last casualty, S/Sgt Shuck, by his
fortitude and great personal valor in the face of overwhelming
odds, served to inspire all who observed him. His unyielding
courage throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and the
U. S. Naval service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.";
and
Whereas, S/Sgt Shuck represents well all veterans who have
served their country; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
name the I-68 bridge across Cheat Lake the "S/Sgt William E. Shuck,
Jr., Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, Memorial
Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the West Virginia Division of Highways
is requested to erect signs so designating this bridge as the
"S/Sgt William E. Shuck, Jr., Korean War Congressional Medal of
Honor Recipient, Memorial Bridge".
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner
of the Division of Highways and to the capitol press corp.