Last Hope Bridge, Savio River, Italy, October 1944 SHC C Coy objective, "Last Hope Bridge" over the Savio River, Italy. This is the immediate vicinity where Pte. E.A. "Smokey" Smith won his Victoria Cross. The photo shows a 15 Cwt. truck crossing a pontoon bridge over the Savio River. On the tailgate of the truck is 175 / Z-5201676. The sign states: " Last Hope Bridge" with the "50" marking [3rd Canadian Field Company, RCE] in the corner of it. This photo was used in regimental history book by Dr. Reg Roy.