West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
To the American Soldier
By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
1. To the American Soldier Marker
The lives and destinies of valiant Americans are entrusted to your care and leadership.
Felix de Weldon sculptor 1980
Erected 1980 by USMA Classes of 1935 and 1936.
Location. 41° 23.379′ N, 73° 57.693′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Mills Road and Schoefield Place, on the right when traveling south on Mills Road. Touch for map. Marker is located just north of Lusk Reservoir. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flight Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Air Cadet Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Corps (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs (about 600 feet away); North and South Redoubts (about 600 feet away); Fort Arnold (about 600 feet away); The Beverly Robinson House (about 600 feet away); Fort Putnam (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Categories. • Military •
By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
2. To the American Soldier Marker
By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
3. American Soldier Statue
This nine-foot bronze sculpture was the first West Point monument to honor enlisted personnel.
By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
4. Monument at the US Military Academy
By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
5. Detail of American Soldier Statue
By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
6. Sculptor's Mark
The American Soldier Statue was sculpted by Felix de Weldon, who also did the Iwo Jima Statue at Arlington National Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 689 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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