Section 1. Bridge No. #L-06-011, on Church Street in the Town of Leicester shall be designated and known as the Private First Class Eugene Joseph Paranteau Memorial Bridge, in memory of Private First-Class Eugene Paranteau (August 10, 1924-June 7, 1945). Private Paranteau, a member of the U.S. Army, 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 164th Infantry Regiment, American Division, XI Corps, Eighth Army was killed in action, with his body not recovered, on Thursday, June 7, 1945, on Negros Island, Philippines.
Section 2. The Town shall erect and maintain suitable markers bearing the designation in compliance with the standards of the department; or take any other action in relation thereto.
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