"Over the Top to Victory" Doughboy Statue - Wheaton, IL
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BruceS
N 41° 52.050 W 088° 06.529
16T E 407979 N 4635659
This doughboy statue was originally unveiled on Armistice Day, November 11, 1929 and is located in Memorial Park, Wheaton, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM43CR
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2008
Views: 29
This statue cast in bronze was designed by sculptor John Paulding and cast by the American Art Bronze Foundry of Chicago. This monument was dedicated in honor of all Wheaton soldiers who served in World War One. The statue was originally dedicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 1929 and rededicated on Veteran's Day November 11, 2000 after the statue had been repaired.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Over the Top to Victory
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: John Paulding
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 11/11/1929
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Memorial Park
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