Winchester in Randolph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War I War Memorial
The Spirit of the American Doughboy
( Front - Plaque )
Randolph County who made the Supreme
Sacrifice for their beloved Country.
( Row One )
Hershel W. Arens Clarence W. Borror Chauncey C. Botkin Lloyd E. Brown Charles C. Burres John Earl Carpenter Leslie D. Chapin Herman Coats Joseph E. Cummings Emmett Davidson Howard Virgil Ford Francis Leroy Frazier
( Row Two )
Lloyd T. Freeman Carcie H. Gilmore Lester L. Harman Joseph E. Hicks Grant B. Houdasheldt Harry Howell Earl C. Imel Homer T. Jenkins Roy M. Keever Leland H. Ledbetter Guy Linder Clifton E. McFadden
( Row Three )
David M. McFarland William F. McFarland James T. Moore Francis A. Norris John E. Patrick Wilbur Ralston Charnell A. Reynolds Carl J. Rosenbush Thomas K. Starbuck Orville N. Stover William L. Summers Ethan G. Weimer
that a man lay down his life for his country.
( Left Side - Plaque )
In honor of the World War Heroes
of Randolph County
( Right Side Plaque )
David Kabel & Francis Simpson
as the last surviving, active World War I
members of Randolph County American
Legion Post #39 Winchester, Indiana
Erected 1968 by Winchester Chapter D.A.R. and Loyal Citizens, John B.Goodrich American Legion Trust Fund.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney series lists.
Location. 40° 10.342′ N, 84° 58.937′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Indiana, in Randolph County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Washington Street (State Road 32) and South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street. The marker is located on the northwest lawn of the Randolph County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester IN 47394, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to All Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Randolph County History: 1818-2018 (within shouting distance of this marker); Organized Religion (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph County was organized in 1818 (within shouting distance of this marker); James P. Goodrich (within shouting distance of this marker); Sports and Recreation (within shouting distance of this marker); Arts and Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker); Education (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Also see . . .
1. Winchester, Indiana 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 Winchester, IN. (Submitted on June 2, 2010, 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 June 2, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,878 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 11. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.