The E. M. Viquesney "Spirit of the American Doughboy" Database
Photo provided by Renee Dix of Woodville Public Library.
WOODVILLE, OHIO
N 41° 27.093 / W 083° 21.752
Copyright version 1920, pressed copper.
Smithsonian Art Inventory Control Number: 47260088.
Copyright version 1920, pressed copper.
Smithsonian Art Inventory Control Number: 47260088.
In Veterans Memorial Park (formerly Waterworks Park) at First and Walnut.
The plaque inscription on the front of the tall base reads:
TO COMMEMORATE THOSE
WHO SERVED THE UNITED STATES
IN THE WORLD WAR
1917 TO 1919
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DEDICATED TO THE
CLARENCE L. NIEMAN POST
NO. 455 AMERICN LEGION
WOODVILLE, OHIO
SEPTEMBER 5, 1927
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ERECTED BY
THE EXCHANGE CLUB
AND THE CITIZENS OF WOODVILLE
TO COMMEMORATE THOSE
WHO SERVED THE UNITED STATES
IN THE WORLD WAR
1917 TO 1919
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DEDICATED TO THE
CLARENCE L. NIEMAN POST
NO. 455 AMERICN LEGION
WOODVILLE, OHIO
SEPTEMBER 5, 1927
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ERECTED BY
THE EXCHANGE CLUB
AND THE CITIZENS OF WOODVILLE
While the plaque shows September 5, 1927, the monument was not formally dedicated until October 16, 1927.
A plaque inscription on the rear of the base reads:
LEST WE FORGET
(wreath)
1776
1812
1846
1861
1898
1917
LEST WE FORGET
(wreath)
1776
1812
1846
1861
1898
1917
There are other plaques and objects in the park to honor those who served in all wars.
Photo provided by Renee Dix
of Woodville Public Library.
of Woodville Public Library.
Left: The original brick base was much taller than the current base. It was rebuilt under the direction of the Junior League of Woodville.
A plaque on the front ledge of the new base recognizes the May 31, 1971 rededication of it, the Doughboy, and the park when its name was changed.
A plaque on the front ledge of the new base recognizes the May 31, 1971 rededication of it, the Doughboy, and the park when its name was changed.
The Doughboy’s left hand broke off and was placed back on the sculpture in about 1983. While the Doughboy is in relatively good condition in comparison to many others, there appears to be evidence of corrosion, discoloring and staining. It could benefit from some cleaning and other restoration work.
