Photo provided by Connie Rutter,
Executive Secretary, Licking County Historical Museum.
Executive Secretary, Licking County Historical Museum.
NEWARK, OHIO
Copyright version 1920, sheet bronze.
Smithsonian Art Inventory Control Number: 47260082.
On grounds of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1060, 469 Forry Street, just south of intersection with Daniel Avenue.
The Smithsonian record lists the address incorrectly as "460 Ferry Avenue".
The Smithsonian record lists the address incorrectly as "460 Ferry Avenue".
The engraving on the stone at the Doughboy’s feet reads:
ERECTED BY NEWARK POST 1060
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF U. S.
DEDICATED TO THOSE COMRADES OF
LICKING COUNTY
WHO OFFERED THEIR LIVES IN HUMANITY’S
DEFENSE WHERER [sic] THEIR CROSS MAY BE
COMRADES IN THE SILENT LAND,
IN DEATH WE SALUTE YOU
DEDICATED JUNE 22, 1929
ERECTED BY NEWARK POST 1060
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF U. S.
DEDICATED TO THOSE COMRADES OF
LICKING COUNTY
WHO OFFERED THEIR LIVES IN HUMANITY’S
DEFENSE WHERER [sic] THEIR CROSS MAY BE
COMRADES IN THE SILENT LAND,
IN DEATH WE SALUTE YOU
DEDICATED JUNE 22, 1929
There is another plaque dedicated May 31, 1971 to honor all veterans who lost their lives in all wars.
The Doughboy was formerly in a park or square in downtown Newark, but now stands between two other memorial sculptures at the VFW Post which appear to depict Civil War Army and Navy figures. Additionally, an eternal flame can be seen in the left foreground. The statue, purchased by the VFW Post, had arrived by August 11, 1928, but wasn't placed and dedicated until the following year.
The Doughboy appears to be in very good condition, although both the bayonet and rifle butt are bent down. Note the figure and base are painted in two different colors.
The gas line and meter for the eternal flame are also visible in the photograph.
Below: the Doughboy at its original location, 1929.
The Doughboy appears to be in very good condition, although both the bayonet and rifle butt are bent down. Note the figure and base are painted in two different colors.
The gas line and meter for the eternal flame are also visible in the photograph.
Below: the Doughboy at its original location, 1929.
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