First World War Veterans Memorial - Libby, MT
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N 48° 23.373 W 115° 33.190
11U E 607110 N 5360609
In the median between the east and west bound lanes of Lincoln Boulevard, this memorial faces west toward Mineral Avenue from its vantage point a few feet east of the intersection.
Waymark Code: WMV72M
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Co-administered by American Legion Austin Reedy Post #97 and the Libby VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548, this white marble memorial was erected in 1922 and dedicated on May 30th of that year. On the memorial are the names of the men of Libby killed in World War I:

Sgt. Harper M. Erdman, after whom the VFW post is named, Pvt. Neil H. Jouchin, Pvt. Austin F. Reedy, after whom the Legion is named, Pvt. Fred C. Fedorchuk, and Pvt. Robert David Huson. Below is the inscription:

WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT LIBERTY MIGHT NOT PERISH
MAY 30, 1922

Atop the shaft of the memorial is a full-length sculpture of a female in classical robes, standing in a contemplative pose, holding her hand over her heart. The sculptor of this beautiful work is unknown.

On the south side of the shaft is a copper colored medallion, copyrighted 1913 by RWB, with the inscription "LIBERTY AMERICA VICTORIOUS". Surrounding the memorial is a low wrought iron fence.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: First World War Veterans Memorial

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 30, 1922

Materials used: Marble, copper

Location: East side of the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard & Mineral Avenue

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