Spirit of the American Doughboy
1920 / E. M. Viquesney / Warren
This World War I memorial features one of the famous E. M. Viquesney Doughboys, which were massed produced during the 1920s and 1930s to honor the fallen and injured of the Great War.
The pressed copper statue is of an American soldier from WWI. He is in a forward stride motion and is holding a bayoneted rifle in his proper left hand while raising a grenade high up in his proper right hand.
Below the sculpture on the base there is a plaque that reads: Erected by Clarence Hyde Post No. 278 • American Legion • In grateful memory of those who served the United States in the World War • 1917 - 1918
Location: Veterans' Park, Mahoning, Main and High intersection
Title
Spirit of the American Doughboy
Description
This World War I memorial features one of the famous E. M. Viquesney Doughboys, which were massed produced during the 1920s and 1930s to honor the fallen and injured of the Great War.
The pressed copper statue is of an American soldier from WWI. He is in a forward stride motion and is holding a bayoneted rifle in his proper left hand while raising a grenade high up in his proper right hand.
Below the sculpture on the base there is a plaque that reads: Erected by Clarence Hyde Post No. 278 • American Legion • In grateful memory of those who served the United States in the World War • 1917 - 1918
The pressed copper statue is of an American soldier from WWI. He is in a forward stride motion and is holding a bayoneted rifle in his proper left hand while raising a grenade high up in his proper right hand.
Below the sculpture on the base there is a plaque that reads: Erected by Clarence Hyde Post No. 278 • American Legion • In grateful memory of those who served the United States in the World War • 1917 - 1918
Creator
Date
1920
Subject
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
Moved in 2003 when the Veterans' Park was built nearby
Provider Entity
Funds provided by 1918 War Chest
Location Site
Location Street
Mahoning, Main and High intersection
Location Type
Media Sculpture Height
6 ft 8 in
Media Sculpture Width
3 ft 8 in
Creation Date
01/01/1920
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