The statue was sculpted by E. M. Viquesney in his studio in Spencer, Indiana. It honors the "Doughboys" of WWI, of which 300 were from Naperville, Illinois. At that time, these 300 represented 10% of the population of this midwest farming community. The statue sits in a plaza in Burlington Square Park. Having fallen into disrepair--losing an arm, rifle and bayonet--the statue was restored to its original splendid condition in 2003 by a consortium of veterans organizations and private and public entities.
Installation Date:
31 May 1926
Organization Responsible for Installation:
American Legion. Restored in 2003 by Century Walk, Naperville Park District & City of Naperville, IL
Memorial War Era(s):
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Good
Location:
Burlington Square Park, Naperville, Illinois 60540.