Martinsburg in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

World War Memorial

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

1. World War Memorial Marker

Inscription. 1917-1918. This memorial is dedicated as an enduring tribute to the patriotism of the citizens of Berkeley County who rendered loyal service to our country in the great World War, and to honor the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the cause of humanity. • Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. • Erected 1925 by the Berkeley County Memorial Association, with voluntary contributions made by the people of the county.

Honor Roll “Lest We Forget” (List of names)

(On east side of base) World War Service Roll (List of names)

(On north side of base) World War Service Roll (List of names)

(On west side of base) World War Service Roll (List of names). Nurses in the Service (List of names). Colored Soldiers (List of names). Compiled from Official Records of the State and County by L. Dewitt Gerhardt, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Erected 1925 by The Berkeley County Memorial Association.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 39° 27.414′ N, 77° 58.014′ W. Marker is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. Memorial is on

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West King Street (U.S. 11) west of South Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is at the old courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Martinsburg WV 25401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Martinsburg / Berkeley Riflemen (a few steps from this marker); Old Federal Building (a few steps from this marker); 224 - 226 West King Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Martinsburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to the City of Martinsburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boarman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Market House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsburg.

Also see . . .
1. Entry in the Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museum. (Submitted on October 19, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Doughboy Statue in Ironwood Memorial Building. The Doughboy statue is in the lobby of the Memorial Building, whose main theme is to commemorate local men who died in World War I. (Submitted on December 19, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Additional commentary.
1. Martinsburg, WV; Curwensville, PA; Ironwood, MI
There are at least three known Doughboys in this left hand raised, charging pose (apparently all by the same sculptor). Besides Martinsburg, WV, there's another on State Street in Curwensville, PA, and another inside the lobby of the Ironwood Memorial Building in Ironwood, MI.

Update as of May 27, 2009, the sculptor of this statue, and the related markers,

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

2. Doughboy

Sculpture is the handicraft of Walter A. Sinz, a Cleveland sculptor associated with the Cleveland School of Art. It was made by the John Harsch Bronze and Foundry Company of Cleveland, Ohio. The metal figure measures approximately 6 feet from base to highest point. Base is approximately 8 x 5 x 5½ feet.

has been found to be Walter A. Sinz. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted December 3, 2007, by Les Kopel of Oxnard, California.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

3. East Face

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

4. North Face

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5. West Face

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6. Doughboy

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7. Doughboy

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8. Doughboy

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9. Doughboy

The Doughboy Monument at Curwensville, PA image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Bill Plack, Herminie, PA, circa 2006

10. The Doughboy Monument at Curwensville, PA

This one is located on the corner of State and Locust Streets in Curwensville, PA.
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The Same Doughboy at Ironwood, MI image. Click for more information.

Mary Hunt, from hunts-upguide.com, circa 2007

11. The Same Doughboy at Ironwood, MI

Inside the lobby of the Ironwood Memorial Building, Ironwood, MI. Also in the lobby is a wall of bronze tablets listing 1,580 names of Gogebic soldiers killed in World War I - a chilling number of war deaths for such a small area.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,400 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 24, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 10, 11. submitted on December 3, 2007, by Les Kopel of Oxnard, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.