The Spirit of the Fighting Yank - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 59.863 W 087° 41.897
16T E 442167 N 4649757
A standing figure of a World War II soldier, leaning forward, as though he is running. His proper left hand is back and holds a grenade. His proper right elbow is back as he holds a rifle by his side.
Waymark Code: WMHNX1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2013
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Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 7 x 2 x 4 ft.; Base: approx. 5 x 2 x 2 ft.
Inscription: E. M. Viquesney Sc. Spencer Ind. 1943/The Spirit of/The Fighting Yank (Plaque base front:) Lest We Forget/They Died..../ That We Can Live In Independence/Independence Hall/Dedicated May 30, 1958/Presented and Created by/Harry A. Cooper signed
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"The back of the base bears the name of E.M. Viquesney, Spencer, Indiana, and the copyright date. This is the last original Viquesney war memorial dedicated. The statue has been recoated and refurbished, including repairs to the Tommy-gun, by Jane Foley."
Viquesney, E. M., 1876-1946, sculptor.
1943.; Dedicated May 30, 1958.
Metal on a stone base.
Yes, they are not doughboys anymore in WW II, but Viquesney continued to honor our fighting men in this, his last war memorial.
I used to attend a Chicago history class in the bank building when I was a lad. It took many, many years for me to finally ignite a real interest in that subject.