Memorial Park in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial

— Spirit of the American Doughboy -and- Spirit of American Navy —

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012

1. Obverse View - - Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial Marker

Inscription.

( Front )

Argonne —— ∮—— Cantigny

Allen County and Fort Wayne
their Tribute
to the Glory of their Sons

Loyalty — Courage

Sacrifice — Victory

1917 —— 1918

( Obverse )

Belleau Wood —— ∮—— Soissons

Allen County and Fort Wayne
their Tribute
to the Glory of their Sons

Peace — Freedom

Democracy — Justice

1917 —— 1918

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 41° 4.617′ N, 85° 6.537′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in Memorial Park. It is on Randall Street east of Glasgow Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Located in the South/West section of Memorial Park (near entrance) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Wayne IN 46803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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and memorial is in Northern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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: Allen County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olen J. Pond Memorial (about 400 feet away); All American Girls Professional Baseball League (about 500 feet away); Fort Wayne Daisies (about 500 feet away); Operation MP-125 Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Arthur R. Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wayne Trace (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Battle of Harmar's Ford (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

More about this marker. There are four bronze plaques within the arches. They are so placed that a camera can not photograph. It is suggested that "rubbings" of the plaques may be the best way to acquire the information

Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012

2. Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial

for transcription. (Can anyone help? ?)

Also see . . .
1. Fort Wayne - 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 Fort Wayne, IN. (Submitted on April 19, 2012, 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 April 19, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

3. Who are "Doughboy" Searchers??::. This web site gives more detailed history, photos, and items. Also examples of other Viquesney works of Historical Art. (Submitted on April 19, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

4. Virtual Tour ( Courtesy - - Indiana Government web page). (Submitted on February 11, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Spirit of the American Doughboy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012

3. Spirit of the American Doughboy

Spirit of the American Navy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012

4. Spirit of the American Navy

Allen County Courthouse - - Fort Wayne, Indiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012

5. Allen County Courthouse - - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

6. Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

7. Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

8. Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

9. Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,885 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 19, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 2, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 9. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.