(The Soldiers' Memorial), (sculpture).

(The Soldiers' Memorial), (sculpture).

Mark Memorial, fabricator.

(The Soldiers' Memorial), (sculpture).

Dedicated 1951.

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Sculpture: Italian marble; Base: stone.

Sculpture: approx. 5 x 3 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 6 ft. x 8 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in.

(Plaque on front of base:) In commemoration of/those who served/our country. unsigned

A uniformed soldier advances forward in a crouched position with legs bent and head lowered. He wears a helmet and boots and holds his rifle on his proper right hip with both hands. The sculpture is flanked by urns and mounted upon a rectangular base of stone blocks.

History -- United States -- World War I

History -- United States -- World War II

History -- United States -- Korean War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Hershey

Administered by Hershey Italian Lodge, 128 Hillcrest Road, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

Located 500 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Monument was sponsored by the Hershey Italian Lodge, and commemorates soldiers from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.

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