Four War Memorial Statues, (sculpture).

Four War Memorial Statues, (sculpture).

Oberg, Eric, sculptor.

Brackendorf Memorial Company, fabricator.

Four War Memorial Statues, (sculpture).

World War I soldier dedicated Nov. 11, 1979. World War II sailor dedicated Dec. 7, 1981. Korean War paratrooper dedicated June 10, 1984. Vietnam War marine dedicated June 9, 1985.

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Sculptures: granite; Bases: granite.

4 parts. Each sculpture: approx. 6 1/2 x 2 x 2 ft.; Each base: approx. 4 1/2 x 2 x 2 1/2 ft.

(On front of World War I soldier's base:) (seal)/IN MEMORY OF/THE VETERANS/OF WORLD WAR I/WHO FOUNDED THE/AMERICAN LEGION/DEDICATED/NOVEMBER 11, 1979 (On front of World War II sailor's base:) (seal)/IN MEMORY OF/THE VETERANS/OF WORLD WAR II/DEDICATED/DECEMBER 7, 1981 (On front of Korean War paratrooper's base:) (seal)/IN MEMORY OF/THE VETERANS/OF KOREAN WAR/DEDICATED/JUNE 10, 1984 (0n front of Vietnam War marine's base:) (seal)/IN MEMORY OF/THE VETERANS/OF VIETNAM WAR/DEDICATED/JUNE 9, 1985 unsigned

The memorial consists of four uniformed, military figures, each representing a different war. The World War I soldier has his proper right arm in the air, perhaps holding a grenade. He holds his rifle with his proper left hand, resting the butt on the ground, and wears a helmet, a belt with pouches, and leggings. The World War II sailor holds binoculars to his chest, and wears a cap and life vest. The Korean War paratrooper wears parachute gear and holds a helmet against his chest with his proper right hand. The Vietnam marine emerges through waist-high vegetation, holding a rifle in front of him with both hands. He wears a helmet with straps hanging loose, the sleeves of his shirt are rolled to his elbows. Each sculpture is mounted upon a tall square base along a walkway.

History -- United States -- World War I

History -- United States -- World War II

History -- United States -- Korean War

History -- United States -- Vietnam War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Occupation -- Military -- Sailor

Occupation -- Military -- Marine

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Wormleysburg

Administered by American Legion, Pennsylvania State Headquarters, 800 North Front Street, Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania 17043

Located North Front Street, Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania

The memorial commemorates veterans of World War I, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. The World War I soldier also commemorates the World War I soldiers who founded the American Legion.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.

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