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World War I War Memorial
— The Spirit of the American Doughboy —
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Front Plaque - World War I War Memorial Marker | | |
Inscription.
( Front - Plaque )
1917 ― 1918
In honor of the World War Heroes of
Randolph County who made the Supreme
Sacrifice for their beloved Country.
( Row One )
Hershel W. Arens • Clarence W. Borror • Chauncey C. Botkin • Lloyd E. Brown • Charles C. Burres • John Earl Carpenter • Leslie D. Chapin • Herman Coats • Joseph E. Cummings • Emmett Davidson • Howard Virgil Ford • Francis Leroy Frazier
( Row Two )
Lloyd T. Freeman • Carcie H. Gilmore • Lester L. Harman • Joseph E. Hicks • Grant B. Houdasheldt • Harry Howell • Earl C. Imel • Homer T. Jenkins • Roy M. Keever • Leland H. Ledbetter • Guy Linder • Clifton E. McFadden
( Row Three )
David M. McFarland • William F. McFarland • James T. Moore • Francis A. Norris • John E. Patrick • Wilbur Ralston • Charnell A. Reynolds • Carl J. Rosenbush • Thomas K. Starbuck • Orville N. Stover • William L. Summers • Ethan G. Weimer
For greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his country.
( Left Side - Plaque )
1917 ― 1918
In honor of the World War Heroes
of Randolph County
No soldiers or sailors ever proved more quickly ready for the test | | | | 
By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Left Side Plaque - World War I War Memorial Marker | | |
of battle or acquitted themselves with more splendid courage and achievement when put to the test.
( Right Side Plaque )
In memoriam of and dedicated to
David Kabel & Francis Simpson
as the last surviving, active World War I
members of Randolph County American
Legion Post #39
Winchester, Indiana
Erected 1968 by Winchester Chapter D.A.R. and Loyal Citizens, John B.Goodrich American Legion Trust Fund.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Markers Attached to Sculpture, and the Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney marker series.
Location. 40° 10.342′ N, 84° 58.937′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Indiana, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (State Road 32) and South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street. Click for map. The marker is located on the northwest lawn of the Randolph County Courthouse. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester IN 47394, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Dedicated to All Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Randolph County (Indiana) (within shouting distance of this marker); First in Nation (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial - Randolph County Indiana (within shouting distance of this marker); W.W. II and Korean Conflict - War Memorial (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Revolutionary War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Lee L. Driver (approx. 1.3 miles away); Farmland Downtown Historic District (approx. 7.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Winchester.| | | | 
By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Right Side Plaque - World War I War Memorial Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Winchester, Indiana Doughboy ::. This website also contains information on all known Viquesney Doughboys (there are about 140 of them throughout the U.S.); however the link refers only to the one at Winchester, IN. (Submitted on June 2, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. "The History behind the Doughboy" ::. (Courtesy:: Karen Gardnerl in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Area Historical Society publication.) Originally published in 1991 this link gives a good history and other links - well worth the search and read. (Submitted on June 2, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
3. Virtual Tour ( Courtesy - - Indiana Government web page). (Submitted on February 14, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 4. World War I War Memorial | | (Click on any of these photos to see the details.) | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 5. Doughboy Statue | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 6. Profile - Doughboy Statue | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 7. Other View - World War I War Memorial | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 8. Looking West - World War I War Memorial | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010 | |
| | | 9. Randolph County Courthouse - Winchester, Indiana | | The marker is out of the photo to the right - - > > > | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 2, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 777 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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