BRISTOL, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol’s heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S.

The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man Second Class Ordien F. Herr, Naval Air Force Lieutenant LeRoy M. Herr, and U.S. Navy Radio Man Second Class Eugene L. Herr.

The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m., Aug. 5 at the high school gym in Bristol.

The US 12 Westbound bridge over the railroad, three miles west of Groton will be dedicated to RM2, LT, and RM2 Herr.

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