World War II Marine - Collinsville, OK
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N 36° 21.863 W 095° 50.123
15S E 245603 N 4028099
This sculpture is part of a war memorial in downtown Collinsville.
Waymark Code: WMVG21
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2017
Views: 2
In front of the Veterans Building at 9th and Main where the VFW and American Legion meet, stands a war memorial consisting of two circular concrete pads, The one on the west has a sculpture of the "Battle Cross" (helmet, rifle and boots), and plaques for each of the five branches of the Armed Forces.
To the east stands this life-sized bronze sculpture of a World War II Marine, in full uniform. He has on a helmet and backpack, and is holding his rifle pointed down.
The sculpture is from the collection of Randolph Rose and was dedicated on November 11, 2016 when renovation of the Veterans Building was honored.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Not shown
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Randoph Rose Collection
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 11/11/2016
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Downtown Collinsville, OK
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