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
( 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. Marker 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Allen County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olen J. Pond Memorial (about 400 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); The Battle of Kekionga (approx. one mile away); Kekionga (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.
More about this memorial. 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 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
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012
2. Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial
4. Virtual Tour ( Courtesy - - Indiana Government web page). (Submitted on February 11, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012
3. Spirit of the American Doughboy
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012
4. Spirit of the American Navy
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 1,689 times since then and 13 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.
