Spanish - American War Soldier - Birmingham, AL - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This life-size bronze sculpture of a Spanish - American War soldier is mounted atop a stone base inscribed on all four sides. The sculpture honors soldiers, marines, sailors and nurses who served in the Spanish-American War, The Philippine Insurrection, and the Boxer Rebellion. The soldier is wearing a field uniform with a slouch hat and is holding a Springfield Model 1892-99 rifle.

Memorial inscriptions:

(South Face)
In honor of the Soldiers,
Sailors, Marines, and Nurses
Of the Volunteer Army of the
Republic, who served in the
Spanish-American War
The Philippine Insurrection,
and the Boxer Rebellion

April 21st 1898-July 4th 1902

(West Face)
Remember the Maine!

(North Face)
Dedicated June 4, 1944, by
the Ladies Auxiliary,
United Spanish War Veterans,
to the most unselfish mass
act in history

(East Face)
"You may fire when ready
Gridley."
Dewey at the Battle of Manila
Bay, May 1st, 1898

Source for dedication date - (visit link)

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Spanish - American 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: Dedicated June 2, 1946 Materials used: Bronze Location: The southern entrance of Linn Park.

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