Morton Grove in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Morton Grove World War I Memorial
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
1. Morton Grove World War I Memorial Marker
Henry C. Anfeldt Wm. J. Birkhold Wm. C. Borchardt Christ F. Bremer Otto L. Bremer Irwin A. Dilg Carl R. Rebrow Mathias M. Fink Chas. C. Guenther Herman J. Heppner Bernard H. Hoss Max H. Jonas Louis Kadlec Anthony Karsten John J. Kohl Joseph J. Kohl, Jr. Peter H. Kohl Christ M. Lee John J. Lochner George J. Loutsch Harry P. Loutsch Leo J. Meyer Dr. C.A. Neymann Frank Novak Joseph J. Novak Walter A. Pauli William R. Peters Earl F. Poehlmann Roland Poehlmann Walter Poehlmann Allan Ross Martin Schuetz Carl W. Sonne August J. Sturm Werner P. Vetter Fred C. Weigt Henry H. Weigt Eugene Willem
Erected 1920 by Women's War Working Circle of Morton Grove Illinois.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World I • Women.
Location. 42° 2.129′ N, 87° 46.863′ W. Memorial is in Morton Grove, Illinois, in
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Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Village Gathering Place (here, next to this marker); The Morton Grove Volunteer Fire Company (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The American Legion Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harrer Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harrer Park Flagpole (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indian Trading Post (approx. half a mile away); American Indian - Potawatomi Tribe Eagle Dancer
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
2. Morton Grove World War I Memorial
More about this memorial. The statue has been on this site since it was dedicated on July 31, 1921, by a local women's organization. In 1952, the Morton Grove Public Library was completed on this site, but the statue remained at its same location. The statue, its base and the plaques were restored and rededicated in 2017.
The statue was designed by Hugh A. Price and appears to be a bespoke creation not replicated anywhere else, unlike other prominent doughboy statues (such as "Spirit of the American Doughboy").
A separate, later plaque erected by the Morton Grove Historical Society is also affixed to the base, below the list of names.
Regarding Morton Grove World War I Memorial. The plaque honors 43 men from the area who served in World War I, including five men who died.
Also see . . . Chicago Tribune: Iconic WWI Doughboy statue rededicated in Morton Grove. A 2017 article about the restored memorials rededication.
Excerpt: "The statue was dedicated with a ceremony on July 31, 1921 and has been the center of Memorial Day and(Submitted on March 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)Veterans Day (and formerly Armistice Day) ceremonies. It was created by architect and sculptor Hugh A. Price and installed by contractors Hanamann, Landeck and Co. of Niles Center in Skokie. The names of all 43 men from Morton Grove who served in WWI are listed with it."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 20263. Morton Grove's Doughboy Statue
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
4. Morton Grove World War I Memorial in front of library
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on March 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
