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.
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
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) HM
[ 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
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
Sarasota War Memorial The Sarasota War Memorial was commissioned by American Legion Bay Post 3o 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
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
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 . . . — — Map (db m59736) HM
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
[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
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
( 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
(( 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
“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
(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
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
( 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
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
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
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
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
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, Martin . . . — — Map (db m44058) HM WM
1917 1918
A Memorial
To The Men Of Crisfield
Who Served God And Country
In The World War For Freedom
——
Roll Of Honor
*Julius R. Blades Charles A. Lankford *
* William J. . . . — — Map (db m69293) HM WM
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
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
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
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) HM
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
Dedicated to
The Memory Of Our Comrades
Who Gave Their Lives In
The World War
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Presented by
The people of the Pacific Community
November 11, 1930
(Followed by list of 11 names)
(Reverse side) . . . — — Map (db m42065) WM
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
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
(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
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
(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
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