Spirit of the American Doughboy, (sculpture).

Spirit of the American Doughboy, (sculpture).

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

Eagle Bronze Works, founder.

Spirit of the American Doughboy, (sculpture).

Figure: bronze; Base: granite.

Figure: approx. 6 x 3 x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 6 x 3 x 3 ft.

(Side of plinth, incised:) EAGLE BRONZE WORKS INC./MT. VERNON N.Y. (Metal plaque on front of base, raised:) 1917 1919/IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/OF PALISADES PARK, N.J./WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY/IN THE WORLD WAR/(list of names) unsigned Founder's mark appears.

World War I soldier in uniform stands holding a rifle in his proper left hand and a grenade in his proper right hand. He wears a helmet, a shirt, a belt with packs, pants, and boots. He stands atop a three-tiered base with an inscribed plaque.

History -- United States -- World War I

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Palisades Park

Located Police station at Central Street & Broad Street, Palisades Park, New Jersey

Monument to the men of Palisades Park who served in World War I. IAS files contain transcription of nearby plaque.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1996.

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