Bolton in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Doughboy
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 14, 2020
1. The Doughboy Marker
The DOUGHBOY portrays the typical World War I infantryman in battle in Europe, charging forward toward the enemy in the erect “over the top” position used at the time. The expression “Doughboy” came from the tunic buttons which to many looked like dough dumplings. He is seen carrying a .30 caliber Springfield rifle, also used in World War II and the Korean War. He is carrying a gas mask, used when the enemy deployed poison gas. The stone base was created by Hiram Seaman, a Bolton resident. The Doughboy and the stone pedestal were both created in 1921. The Doughboy was created by J. Paulding and was cast at the American Art Bronze Foundry.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 43° 33.487′ N, 73° 39.303′ W. Memorial is in Bolton, New York, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Horicon Avenue when traveling south on Lake Shore Drive. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Bolton Veterans' Memorial, Bolton Landing NY 12814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cannon (here, next to this marker); The Scout (here, next to this marker); The Battlefield Marker (here, next to this marker); Bolton Veterans Memorial
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Also see . . . Spirit of the American Doughboy. Wikipedia entry on the series of similar mass-produced statues. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 14, 2020
2. The Doughboy Marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 14, 2020
3. The Doughboy - WWI Memorial Plaque
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 14, 2020
4. Bolton Veterans' Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
