The Spirit of the American Doughboy - Wichita Falls, TX - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

“The Doughboy” located on the lawn of Memorial Auditorium, 1300 7th Street, near corner of 7th and Bluff Street.

The plaque reads:

Erected by
Pat Carrican Post
Number 120
American Legion
Department of Texas
In Memory of
World War
Veterans
1917-1918

Dedicated May 27, 1928

The Doughboy’s rifle sling and bayonet are missing, and the sculpture is in need of treatment.

Source: The E.M. Viquesney "Spirit of the American Doughboy" Database
(visit link)

For more information:
The History Behind the Doughboy (visit link)
Wikipedia - The Spirit of the American Doughboy (visit link)
Wikipedia - E. M. Viquesney (visit link)

TITLE: The Spirit of the American Doughboy ARTIST(S): Viquesney, E. M DATE: 1928 MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: stone. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 47260114 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Memorial Auditorium 1300 7th Street Wichita Falls, TX DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: The Doughboy’s rifle sling and bayonet are missing, and the sculpture is in need of treatment.

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