Bates County Doughboy Memorial
Description
The Bates County Doughboy Statue was erected in 1927 as a memorial to veterans of WWI. It is somewhat unique considering it is made from stone, and does not follow the typical motif of “The Spirit of the American Doughboy” statue originally created by E.M. Viquesney, which was cast in large numbers and can be seen in many towns and counties across the United States. The statue stands at attention, ready to receive orders, where other doughboy statues, including Viquesney’s, depict the soldiers in action poses, or a more relaxed candid pose.