Spirit of the American Doughboy - Petersburg, Virginia
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flyingmoose
N 37° 12.717 W 077° 23.850
18S E 287256 N 4121077
In triangular shaped island on South Sycamore Street at the intersection of North Boulevard in the Walnut Hills residential neighborhood.
Waymark Code: WM12RGD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2020
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This bronze "Spirit of the American Doughboy" stands on a 5’ stone pedestal. It was erected in 11 November 1928 and appears to still be in excellent condition.
A plaque on the front of the pedestal reads:
"LEST - WE - FORGET
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THIS MONUMENT IS PRESENTED TO
THE CITY OF PETERSBURG
BY
PETERSBURG POST NO. 2
THE AMERICAN LEGION
AND AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
TO OUR COMRADES WHO MARCHED
OUT WITH US DURING THE WORLD
WAR AND DID NOT COME BACK
NOVEMBER 11TH, 1928"
The copyright plate is at the base of the sculptor to the doughboy's right and reads:
Spirit of the American Doughboy
copyrighted by E. M. Viquesney, sculptor
Spencer, Indiana
Where is this statue located?: Public Park
Which branch of the Military does this statue depict?: Other
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