Spirit of the Doughboy, (sculpture).

Spirit of the Doughboy, (sculpture).

Viquesney, E. M., 1876-1946, sculptor.

Spirit of the Doughboy, (sculpture).

Copyrighted 1930. Cast ca. 1937. Dedicated summer 1937 or summer 1938.

Sculpture: metal, painted; Base: metal.

Sculpture: approx. 36 x 14 x 14 in.; Plinth: approx. 2 1/2 x 14 x 11 1/2 in.; Base: approx. 5 1/2 x 2 x 1 ft.

(Back of base, stamped:) E.M. VIQUESNEY SCULPTOR, SPENCER, INDIANA (Front of base, on plaque:) (Eagle emblem)/IN MEMORY OF/ALL VETERANS OF/OUR COMMUNITY/WHO HAVE HONORABLY/SERVED OR PAID THE/SUPREME SACRIFICE/IN DEFENSE OF/THIS COUNTRY/(Seal of Army and Navy Garrison)/ARMY NAVY 723/MAY 30, 1988 signed

A World War I infantryman in battle uniform stands at parade rest, with his helmet pushed back. He loosely holds the barrel of his rifle in his proper left hand, a knapsack hanging from it, the butt of the rifle resting behind his proper left foot. A uniform coat is draped over his proper right arm. The sculpture is painted black and mounted upon a short base, set upon a tall, rectangular base.

History -- United States -- World War I

History -- United States -- Military history

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Lakemore

Administered by Army & Navy Garrison 273, Lakemore Chapter, 1391 Main Street, Lakemore, Ohio

Located Traffic island, intersection of Park, Lake Road & Short Street, Lakemore, Ohio

The sculpture commemorates community veterans. It was originally mounted upon a triangular mound of boulders, but was damaged in a truck accident. The sculpture was refurbished and the pot metal welded back together. Around 1988, the sculpture was cleaned and repainted with flat black enamel.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Cleveland survey, 1993.

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