Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Infantryman
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 23, 2017
1. The Infantryman Marker
The Infantryman was unveiled on Eubanks Field in May of 1960. The statue was later moved to a place of honor in front of the new Infantry School Building in 1964.
It was designed to serve as a constant reminder and inspiration to all who came to Fort Benning. The statue depicts the classic pose of the Infantry squad leader: powerful, dynamic, alert, weapon in hand, leading his men forward, as always the dominant and decisive figure on the battlefield.
This original statue was restored and placed here in 2009 as the centerpiece of the new National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center to honor all Infantry Soldiers. The following are responsible for the statue's creation and initial placement.
General Paul L. Freeman, Jr.
Approved project in spring of 1959
Colonel John M. Woestenburg
Post Ordnance Officer, Project Supervisor
Specialist Fourth Class Manfred Bass
Chief Sculptor and material designer
Specialist Fourth Class Karl Von Krog
Responsible for molding and casting
Officer Candidate Eugene Wyles
Posed for the statue
Erected 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1960.
Location. 32° 23.367′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Specialist Ross A. McGinnis (here, next to this marker); POW ✯ MIA Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World Trade Center Beam Memorial (about 400 feet away); Dedicated to the American Revolutionary War Infantryman (about 700 feet away); The "Chattahoochee Choo Choo" (about 700 feet away); 32nd Infantry Regiment Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne) Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); The Creek Town of Cusseta (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 23, 2017
2. The Infantryman Statue and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 23, 2017
3. The National Infantry Museum and the Infantryman Statue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
