World War II Soldier - Monmouth, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 40° 54.734 W 090° 38.958
15T E 697967 N 4531674
Atop a Huge Veterans memorial for all wars back to the Indian Campaigns.
Waymark Code: WMXJW6
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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County of monument: Warren County
Location of monument: W. Broadway, courthouse lawn, Monmouth
Date erected: 25 May 1998
Artist: Unknonw

Statue atop this huge monument is a WWII era soldier, of Marine, does have cloth helmet cover, in combat fatigues, carrying an M-1 Garand rifle in a crouch-crawl moving forward toward the enemy.
Wearing on his back a combat pack, and hanging from his belt are grenades, a canteen and ammo pouches and, of course, his bayonet.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: World War II Soldier

Figure Type: Human

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

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 25, 1998

Materials used: Bronze

Location: courthouse lawn
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