Spanish-American War Memorial - Buffalo, NY - Spanish-American War Memorials on Waymarking.com

This statue depicts a soldier standing with a rifle cradled in his right arm. His left arm is bent slightly at the elbow with his hand on his waist. His slacks are tucked into boots, an ammo belt is slung around his hips, his shirt is open at the collar, and a high-crowned hat leans slightly over his proper left brow. The inscription on the front of the base commemorates the statue. The inscriptions on each of the other three sides dedicate the statue to the branches of the armed forces that served during the Spanish-American War.

This statue is dedicated to the Army, Navy, and Marines for service in the war with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection, and the China Relief Expedition. The statue was unveiled at a military parade held in Buffalo to honor the soldiers of the Spanish-American War. Models of this statue are located at the New York Historical Society and the Munson, Williams, Proctor Institute in Utica, New York.

Source: Buffalo Arts Commission website

Type of memorial: Statue Location: Roosevelt Plaza Public or private: Public Who placed it?: City of Buffalo When was it placed?: May 29, 1920

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