Marker Name: In Memorium
Marker Type: Other (Please identify in marker text)
Marker text:
located on a column on the Leavenworth County Courthouse
In Memorium
The doughboy statue was first erected at Victory Junction in 1921 in memory of the members of the military who died in World War I. It was dedicated November 11, 1929.
In 1941 the statue was moved to its prsent location. Extensive deterioration of the figure was repaired and our gratitude is owed to the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 75 for their help in the restoration. On July 4, 1985, it was rededicated to the members of the military who died in all wars, especially those of World War I, World War II, The Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Leavenworth Board of Commissioners
Previous Board
Dollie Scheller, chairman, John F. Denney, Don Aaron
Present Board
Gerald D. Oroke, Chairman, Edward E. Powers, Don Aaron
This plaque erected July 4, 1986
Supplemental plaque
Disabled American Veterans
Chapter 7
Leavenworth, Kansas
Recognition for the Refurbishing of the Leavenworth County
Spirit of the American Doughboy
August 2001
Marker Location: Leavenworth
Year Marker Placed: 07/04/1986
Name of agency setting marker: Other (Please identify in marker text)
Official Marker Number: Not listed
Marker Web Address: Not listed
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