Belmar in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Spirit of the American Doughboy
Belmar World War I Memorial
Photographed by R. C.
1. The Spirit of the American Doughboy Belmar World War I Memorial
in honor of those who
entered the service
of their country
from
Belmar, New Jersey
and
in memory of those
who gave their lives
in
the World War.
Presented by
The citizens of Belmar, New Jersey
Joseph Mayer
Mayor
Thomas S. Dillon Thomas D Joeck
Commissioner Commissioner
Erected 1930 by Citizens of Belmar, New Jersey.
Topics and series. This 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.
Location. 40° 10.933′ N, 74° 1.617′ W. Memorial is in Belmar, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is on 8th Ave (State Rt 71) near River Road (State Rt 35). It is not possible to turn directly onto 8th Ave (71) from Route 35. The park may be accessed by turing onto 10th Ave and heading one block north on W. Railroad Ave. Marker is easily observed from any direction in the general area. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Belmar NJ 07719, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey, specifically on the Jersey Shore, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
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More about this memorial. The statue is titled "Spirit of the American Doughboy" and designed by E.M. Viquesney of Spencer, Indiana and was dedicated on May 30, 1930.
Also see . . .
1. Belmar Salutes World War I DOUGHBOY at Veterans Day Ceremonies. An article about the rededication and movement of this marker at its current location, published by the Belmar Historical Society. It was moved a short distance from its original location at the intersection of Route 35 & 7th Avenue and rededicated on November 11, 2006. (Submitted on February 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. This monument's entry in The Spirit of the American Doughboy database. (Submitted on March 9, 2009.)
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2. U.S. Flags and Artillery Shell Theme on Monument Base
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3. Close Up of "Doughboy"
The Doughboy sculpture is approximately 7 feet tall.
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4. Left Profile of Doughboy
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5. "Spirit of the American Doughboy," Sculpted by E.M Viquesney of Spencer, Indiana
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6. Rear of Monument and List of 101 Belmar Servicemen, and one servicewoman, who served
A star to the left of the name indicates that the soldier was lost in the war.
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7. Park and Monument Plaza
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8. Small Artillery Piece to the Immediate Front and Right of Monument
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9. Missing (Artillery Piece?) Immediately to the Front and Left of Monument
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10. Cannon at the Front of "Doughboy" Park
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11. Left Profile of Cannon at Front of "Doughboy" Park
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12. Rear View of Cannon at "Doughboy" Park
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13. Closeup of Monument Base
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14. Alternate View of Monument's Base
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,583 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on February 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
