Spirit of the American Doughboy - Petersburg, Virginia - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This bronze "Spirit of the American Doughboy" stands on a 5’ stone pedestal. It was erected in 11 November 1928 and appears to still be in excellent condition.

A plaque on the front of the pedestal reads:
"LEST - WE - FORGET
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THIS MONUMENT IS PRESENTED TO
THE CITY OF PETERSBURG
BY
PETERSBURG POST NO. 2
THE AMERICAN LEGION
AND AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
TO OUR COMRADES WHO MARCHED
OUT WITH US DURING THE WORLD
WAR AND DID NOT COME BACK
NOVEMBER 11TH, 1928"

The copyright plate is at the base of the sculptor to the doughboy's right and reads:
Spirit of the American Doughboy
copyrighted by E. M. Viquesney, sculptor
Spencer, Indiana

There is also a bench inscribed with:

"This flag and bench have been dedicated in lasting gratitude to all the men and women who served in the Armed forces of the United States of America during World War I with honor and sacrifice."
Nicholas Riggs Eagle Scout Project Troop 900 January 2019

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 11/11/1928 Private or Public Monument?: Private Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: The American Legion Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America Physical Address of Monument: South Sycamore and North Blvd Petersburg, Virginia United States 23805 Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Website for this Monument: Not listed

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