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OAKLEY, KANSAS

N 39° 7.5822 / W 100° 51.1833

Copyright version 1920, pressed copper.

Smithsonian Art Inventory Control Number: 47260040.
In the city park, on grounds of Oakley city offices at 126 East 2nd Street.
The higher engraving on the front reads:

1914  1920
HONOR ROLL
(followed by eight names)

The lower engraving on the front reads:

LOGAN
COUNTY
WORLD WAR
MEMORIAL
There are fourteen names of World War II casualties engraved on each side and five names of Vietnam casualties engraved on the back.
Dedicated May 4, 1923. The acquisition of the sculpture and monument were authorized by the Logan County Board of Commissioners in September 1921.  The acquisition of the impressive base could explain why it was not dedicated until 1923, but that is merely speculation.

The reason 1920 is shown for the ending year of the war has not been determined.

The sculpture and monument are both in good condition.

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Picture
Jana McCarver hams it up in front of the
Oakley, Kansas Doughboy.
Earl's stepdaughter, Jana McCarver, in her version of the Doughboy pose at Oakley, Kansas. They were returning to Texas from Colorado and Jana detoured to Oakley so Earl could see their Doughboy.
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