Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney Historical Markers
The Spirit of the American Doughboy is a pressed copper sculpture by E. M. Viquesney, designed to honor the veterans and casualties of World War I. Mass-produced during the 1920s and 1930s, it can be found in communities throughout the United States.
On 3rd Avenue North south of 17th Street North, on the left when traveling south.
North side
To the memory of our World War heroes who died that civilization might not perish from the earth.
West Side
HONOR ROLL
WORLD WAR
Allbright Rufie PVT. Co. D. 167th Inf. KA
Bailey Andrew SGT. Co. D. 167th . . . — — Map (db m39928) HM
On Midland Blvd (U.S. 64) at N. 50th Street on Midland Blvd.
Dedicated to the memory of our comrades who entered the service of their country from Fort Smith, Arkansas and who gave their lives in the World War. — — Map (db m5544) WM
On East Main Street (U.S. 44) at Granite Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
[ east side ]
This Tablet Is Reverently
Inscribed to the Memory Of
Those Who Went From That Part
Of The Town of Canaan Which
Later Became North Canaan, And
Who, With Valor and Patriotism,
Defended the Flag of Our Country
In . . . — — Map (db m42098) HM
Near North 1st Street at Reid Street (State Road 100), on the right when traveling north.
Palatka Memorial Bridge
Visualized in 1921 at an estimated cost of $375,000, the Memorial Bridge spanning the St. Johns River was completed six years later. The bridge was considered at that time to represent the highest type of modern . . . — — Map (db m78142) HM
On Bayfront Drive at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Bayfront Drive.
Sarasota War Memorial The Sarasota War Memorial was commissioned by American Legion Bay Post 30 and designed by architect Clare C. Hosmer. On November 11, 1928, it was dedicated at the citys Five Points intersection in a ceremony observing . . . — — Map (db m148343) WM
On Hancock Street at East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Hancock Street.
Erected by
Henry Walton Chapter
Daughters of the America Revolution
In memory of
The Boys From Morgan County, Georgia
Who fought in the World War
April 6, 1917 – November 11, 1918 — — Map (db m60788) WM
On 1st Street at East Taylor Street, on the left when traveling north on 1st Street.
Spalding County
dedicates this memorial as a perpetual evidence of her gratitude for the brave, loyal and patriotic service rendered by
Her Sons and Daughters
in
1917 The World War - 1918
(A separate plaque at the base of the . . . — — Map (db m278210) WM
On Plant Avenue (U.S. 84), on the right when traveling west.
Spirit of the American Doughboy
Dedicated to
the memory of our comrades
who entered the service
of thier country
from Ware County
and who gave their lives
in the World War — — Map (db m23882) HM WM
On South Hamlin Boulevard north of West Washington Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
[East-facing side:]
A tribute
to those of the
132nd Infantry
(2nd Ill.)
who gave their lives
in the service
of our country
[North-facing side:]
Organized Dec. 21, 1875
Service
War with Spain
(Cuban occupation) . . . — — Map (db m243644) WM
On Center Street north of North Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The American Legion Post 43 erected this sculpture in honor of those from Naperville who served in world war 1. Artist E.M. Viquesney created the mold for the doughboy and supervised the factory production in Spencer, Indiana. Calling the doughboy . . . — — Map (db m290256) HM
On Ellsworth Street north of North Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Five years after his success with "The Spirit of the American Doughboy," artist E.M. Viquesney created this sculpture, "The Spirit of the American Navy" with its first U.S. installation in November, 1927.
"Sailorboy" was meant to be a companion . . . — — Map (db m290244) HM
On North Alby Street just north of Industrial Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Plaque 1.
This memorial is erected to commemorate the patriotism and devotion of our citizens who answered our country's call and served in the World War.
Plaque 2.
Let us have faith in that right makes might, and in that . . . — — Map (db m55500) HM
On Randall Street east of Glasgow Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
( Front )
Argonne —— ∮—— Cantigny
Allen County and Fort Wayne
their Tribute
to the Glory of their Sons
Loyalty — Courage
Sacrifice — Victory
1917 —— 1918 . . . — — Map (db m54627) HM
On North Jefferson Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
(( Front of Base ))
“Lest We Forget”
Those from Blackford County who
answered their Countrys call in the
World War,
Apr. 6th 1917 to Nov. 11th 1918.
“Our Boys”
(( Obverse of Base ))
When the . . . — — Map (db m54272) WM
Erected by
Henry County Chapter
American War Mothers
in Honor of
The Boys from this County
who Served During
The World War
1917 - - 1918 — — Map (db m32074) WM
On North Broadway at East Main Street (Business U.S. 24), on the right when traveling north on North Broadway.
“Greater love hath
no man than this”
Agar, Thomas Agar
Bagshaw, Harry K.
Crites, Ernest A.
Easterday, Lawrence A.
Edgerly, Fred
Flora, Ralph Noah
Gaffrey, Edward Charles
Ginney, John Michael
Harmon, Floyd . . . — — Map (db m44110) HM
On South Main Street at East Franklin Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
(Front Plaque)
In Grateful Recognition
of the
Patriotic Service Rendered by
The Men and Women of Owen County
During the World War
1917 - 1918
(Back Plaque)
This tablet is erected
in memory of these men of . . . — — Map (db m19372) WM
On West Washington Street at North Indiana Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Washington Street.
Putnam County
Remembers
Michael A. Ader Fred Adkins Levi F. Aker Ralph E. Arnold Homer B. Austin Ralph D. Boone Lee R. Collins Dwight Ford Millard E. Gibson Andrew Hays Clyde A. Hurst Charles H. Lasley Raymond E. . . . — — Map (db m18828) WM
On West Washington Street (State Road 32) at South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street.
( Front - Plaque )
1917 ― 1918
In honor of the World War Heroes of
Randolph County who made the Supreme
Sacrifice for their beloved Country.
( Row One )
Hershel W. Arens Clarence W. Borror Chauncey C. . . . — — Map (db m31464) WM
On Washington Avenue at 3rd Street NW, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of
the men who entered the
service of their country
from Cerro Gordo County
and who gave their lives
in the World War
[Dedicated] June 24, 1934 . . . — — Map (db m89729) WM
On 5th Street at Maple Street, on the right when traveling north on 5th Street.
Axtell Boys
who served in
The World War
1914 - 1918
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Ray J. Creevan Ray R. Hendricks
Arthur Nelson Arthur Ross
[Honor Roll of Veterans, not transcribed]
Nurses Ruth S. E. Anderson . . . — — Map (db m77957) WM
On East Central Street just west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of the valiant sons of Harlan County
World War 1917-1918
Willie Bevins
Dillard McKnight
Harold Brandenburg
Hiram Middleton
Harrison Brock
John Michell
Joseph Brock
Pay Murphy . . . — — Map (db m181566) WM
1917–1918. They gave their all in their countrys service. Rufus Adkins Basil Ball Jesse D. Belcher William Bevins William C. Brown William B. Burke Ervin Childers Wade Cummings James S. Elliott Josh Fife Oliver H. . . . — — Map (db m146149) WM
On Bridge Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street.
To the boys of Rowan County who gave
their lives in the service of their
country during the World War, this
monument is honorably dedicated.
Andrew Alfrey, Morehead.
Elisha Conn, Smile.
Earl Cornette, Clearfield.
William . . . — — Map (db m164335) WM
On North Main Street near Lincoln Avenue & Frailey Road, on the left when traveling north.
1917 1918
Emmitsburg In The Great War
This memorial
erected and dedicated in honor of
those from Emmitsburg District
who served in The World War
The Supreme Sacrifice Made By
Bentzel, Arthur H★ Hahn, . . . — — Map (db m44058) HM WM
On Somerset Avenue near West Chesapeake Street., on the right when traveling south.
A Memorial
to the men of Crisfield who served God and Country in the World War for freedom
Roll Of Honor
★ Julius R. Blades
★ William J. Blueford
★ Stanley L. Cochrane
★ Ronald Daugherty . . . — — Map (db m69293) WM
On West Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on West Street.
Winchendon Post No. 2158
Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the United States
it's Auxiliary & Sons of the V. F. W.
dedicate this monument
in memory of all those who fought
in all wars of the United States
that this country
might . . . — — Map (db m151883) WM
Near Cemetery Avenue 0.2 miles north of 20th North Street (U.S. 14), on the right when traveling north.
Lest we forget.
In sacred memory of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who served their country in time of war. Erected in 1941 by Veterans of Foreign Wars U.S.A. Albert Nagel Post No 1648 and Auxiliary. — — Map (db m68739) WM
On Washington Avenue at 19th Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Avenue.
Wentworth Alumni Memorial
to those who made
the supreme sacrifice
in the World War
1917 - 1918
———————
Robert Clore '15 John W. Davis '09 Leslie Horn '10 Russell Steinbeck '11
Ben T. . . . — — Map (db m144789) WM
On Broadway (Missouri Route 32) at Main Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Broadway.
Died In Active Service
John W. Allred Emmett Barham John M. Black Lawrence V. Boaz Joseph E. Bush Willie Cates Roma O. Drumwright Ulysses J. Durham Walter N. Durkee Homer C. Forcey David F. Gentry Arthur Goodrich . . . — — Map (db m62548) WM
On Paterson Plank Road (County Route 681) at John Street, on the left when traveling west on Paterson Plank Road.
For God and Country
in memory of
Joseph Hassenforder,
who made the supreme sacrifice
and in honor of the boys of
Secaucus
who served their country
in the World War
1917 ––– 1918
Erected by the citizens
of . . . — — Map (db m25515) HM
On 8th Ave (State Rt 71) near River Road (State Rt 35).
Dedicated
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 . . . — — Map (db m5530) WM
On River Road (County Route 10) at Fair Haven Road, on the left when traveling north on River Road.
In Honor of Those
Who Served Their Country
On Land and Sea
1917 World War 1919
Killed in Action
Christopher Doughty · Walter Grover
Died in the Service
Charles Burdge · Chester Berry · Myron Morson
Oliver J. Balch · L. Earl Battin . . . — — Map (db m155934) WM
On Hudson Street at 8th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Hudson Street.
Erected by popular subscription in honor of the brave men who went forth from this neighborhood to join the armed forces of the United States during the World War — — Map (db m209556) WM
On Honor Heights Drive, on the left when traveling north.
(East Elevation)
Erected in commemoration of
members of the Five Civilized Tribes,
whose record of enlistment, conduct in camp,
and fortitude and valor on the battlefield,
added lustre to the triumphant victory of our country
in . . . — — Map (db m108942) HM WM
On West Main Street at North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
The “American Doughboy” represents the American Soldier of WWI. He is charging over the top towards the enemy line, carrying full field equipment. He was erected as a memorial to the war veterans “by the people.” He arrived . . . — — Map (db m90793) WM
On Allegheny River Boulevard at Seldon Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Allegheny River Boulevard.
Spirit of the American Doughboy
For all who served
[Armed Services Emblems]
Restored by Russell Frazier and Alan (AJ) Guggie 2017 — — Map (db m286677) WM
On Lincoln Way East (U.S. 30) at Queen Street, on the left when traveling west on Lincoln Way East.
They shall live forevermore
our glorious dead
1917 1919
Erected to the memory of the men and women of Franklin County who gave their lives in the World War
“Greater love hath no man than this
that a man lay down his life for . . . — — Map (db m14021) HM WM
On 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 954) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on 6th Street.
This monument was dedicated at Memorial Park on Memorial Day, 1925. The monument was made possible by many people in Indiana and was started with the donation of the granite shaft provided by Farmers Bank & Trust. Vernon Taylor donated the . . . — — Map (db m265022) HM WM
On 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 954) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on 6th Street.
In honor of the men and women who served their country
during the World War 1917 - 1918.
Sacred to the memory of those who died for
liberty, union, justice and peace
1917 - 1918
Ernest A. Clawson Albert Howard Clawson . . . — — Map (db m265037) WM
On Harrison Avenue north of Moosic Street ( Route 307), on the right when traveling north.
Erected by
Rabiega-Gorgol Post No. 3451
Veterans of Foreign Wars
and
Anthracite Post No. 4
National Association of Regulars
Scranton, Penn'a.
as a memorial to those
who have entered into
a more . . . — — Map (db m126375) WM
On South Ann Street 0 miles south of Juniata Street, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to
The men and women
of the Seventh Ward
Lancaster, PA.
who by their patriotism
courage and devotion
helped win
The World War
1914 - 1918
for humanity, liberty and righteousness
erected by the
Citizens of the . . . — — Map (db m66429) WM
On South Church Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Street.
In honor of the members
of the
Egypt Congregations
and
Community
who served in the
World War
☆☆ Killed in Action ☆☆
Clifford Gangeware Edwin Miller Harry Miller
☆ Died in Service . . . — — Map (db m124054) HM
On Center Street (U.S. 219) at Market Square, on the left when traveling north on Center Street.
This monument is erected in honor of the men from Meyersdale and vicinity who served in the World War and is dedicated as a sacred memorial to those who died that liberty and the ideals of our country might be perpetuated. Gold Star Roll . . . — — Map (db m44100) HM
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171/247) north of Maxey Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated by
Post No. 524 American Legion
Forest City, Pa.
in memory of their
comrades of Forest City
and vicinity who offered
their lives in defense
of humanity in the
World War 1914 - 1918 . . . — — Map (db m104303) WM
On Cherrydale Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Lt. John H. David Jr.
The First South Carolina
Officer Killed in Action.
Lt. Charles S. Gardner
Sgt. Charles E. Timmons Jr.
Corp. Talmadge W. Gerrald
Pvt. Thomas J. Lyon Jr.
Pvt. Otis B. Brodie — — Map (db m53063) HM
On Washington Street near Wayne Street, on the left when traveling east.
(Right panel) World War I was largly fought in trenches six feet deep along the Western Front which extended nearly four hundred miles, from Northern France to the French-Swiss border. Enemy trenches were close by and seperated from . . . — — Map (db m43912) WM
On Wayne Street at Whaley Street, in the median on Wayne Street.
Dedicated to
The Memory Of Our Comrades
Who Gave Their Lives In
The World War
-----------------
Presented by
The people of the Pacific Community
November 11, 1930
(Followed by list of 11 names)
(Reverse side) . . . — — Map (db m42065) WM
On Main Street (State Highway 6) at Commerce Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This is the second courthouse to serve Foard County since its creation in 1891. By 1909, the first courthouse proved too small for the needs of the county, and voters passed a bond election for the purpose of building a new one. The Commissioners . . . — — Map (db m81386) HM
On 4th Avenue (State Highway 217) at 15th Street, on the right when traveling east on 4th Avenue.
To those who offered their lives
in humanity's defense
in the War of the Nation
and in memory of those
of Randall County
who gave their last full measure
of devotion
Archie Key Clifford Dooley Willie A. Floyd Randall Moreland . . . — — Map (db m55985) HM WM
Near North Sylvania Avenue 0.2 miles south of NE 28th Street (Texas Highway 183), on the right.
(South Face)
This memorial is dedicated
to the honor of
Tarrant County citizens
who served their country during
World War I
World War II
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
The Persian Gulf War
May 25, 1980
(North . . . — — Map (db m92318) WM
On Main Street (Business U.S. 183) at Wilbarger Street (Highway 287), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Front
Wilbarger County Remembers
This memorial is lovingly
dedicated December 5, 1926
to her valiant sons 1917 — 1918.
We hold them in our grateful
hearts with reverence and
honor forever.
Albert E. Robinson . . . — — Map (db m97696) WM
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
This monument erected by the people of Beaver County to honor the men from this county who served their country during the World War
The funds were contributed by Beaver County and popular subscription
In the lists of names on these . . . — — Map (db m274188) WM
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
(Front):1917 - 1919 In Memory of Oscar Granville Alexander Clayton Bosworth Brandon Jesse Gordon Cole Quincy C. Dadisman Okey E. Duckworth James Blaine Hovatter Everett Earl Ice David Oren Jones Fred E. Jones John Irvin Kramer Andrew . . . — — Map (db m239225) WM
On South Memorial Drive (State Highway 47) north of Cherry Court, in the median.
Dedicated to the memory of
our comrades who entered the
service of their country
from Outagamie County
and who gave their lives in
the World War
Presented by
Oney Johnson Post No. 38,
American Legion
November . . . — — Map (db m46865) HM
