Doughboy

Not long after World War I, in 1923, the Wyoming Women’s Club decided that Wyoming should erect a memorial honoring those who had served in that war. The club formed a testimonial committee that included members of the village council, selected local sculptress Mary L. Alexander to create the statue, and raised $5,000 to commission the work. During this period, it was decided that the statue should honor all who served, representing the idealistic spirit of America’s youth. It depicts a young man rolling up his sleeves, ready to work, without a rifle or the uniform of a traditional doughboy. The statue was dedicated on November 11, 1926, the 7th anniversary of Armistice Day, and Mayor Frank Bonham unveiled it on the lawn of what was then the Wyoming Women’s Club, where it stands today.

Wyoming, Ohio · United States