The Spirit of the American Doughboy - Naperville, IL
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BruceS
N 41° 46.743 W 088° 08.753
16T E 404772 N 4625879
This Doughboy statue is located in Naperville's Burlington Square Park.
Waymark Code: WM5P6A
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2009
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This statue originally dedicated May 31, 1926 was designed by artist E.M. Viquesney. It was erected in honor all those from Naperville who served in World War I. The inscription on base of statue reads, "To Perpetuate the Memory of Veterans of the World War 1914-1917." Surrounding the statue are seven stones honoring the seven "Naperville boys" who gave their lives in World War I.
Where is this statue located?: Public Park
Which branch of the Military does this statue depict?: Army
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