The Spirit of the American Doughboy - Waycross, GA
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This figure of a World War one shoulder was created by E. M Viquesney to honor the veterans of World War I. Located in Doughboy Park on Plant Ave at Lott St., Waycross, GA.
Waymark Code: WMA05B
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2010
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This figure of a World War one shoulder was created by E. M Viquesney to honor the veterans of World War I. The statue is of a typical Dough Boy. He is dress in a WW I uniform, complete with his cartridge belt, gas mask, canteen and back pack. The shirt is buttoned to the neck. He is wearing leg wrappings and boots. His right arm is raised and he holds a grenade, his rife, with bayonet attached, is held by his side in his left hand. He is wearing a helmet and appears to be moving forward, the heel of his right foot is raised.
Inscription:
(Front of sculpture:) Spirit of the American Doughboy
(Back of sculpture:) Copyrighted 1934 By/E.M. Visquesney Sculptor/Spencer-Indiana
Plaque on front of base:
Dedicated to
the memory of our comrades
who entered the service
of their country
from Ware County
and who gave their lives
in the world war
Sponsored by
Ware co. Post no. 10,
American Legion
November 11, 1935
(On back of base, inscribed below American Legion symbol:)
Ware County Post No. 10 Nov. 11, 1935
Dr. Paul K. McGee post Com. Doughboy Committee, Dr. Henry J. Carswell Chr., Walter E. Lee. Karl R. Porter, J.A. Rollison. W.D. Waldron, Geo. U. Gates. Clem Hardy, Mrs. Paul K. McGee, Ira Thomas., Mrs. Witherspoon Daniel.
TITLE: The Spirit of the American Doughboy
ARTIST(S): Viquesney, E. M., 1876-1946, sculptor
DATE: Copyrighted 1920, 1934. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1935
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: rusticated granite.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 47260017
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Doughboy Park on Plant Ave at Lott and Mary Streets, Waycross, GA.
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
None noted
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