Administered by City of Americus Public Works Department P. O. Box M Americus Georgia 31709
Located Rees Park Americus Georgia 31709
Date:
Copyrighted 1920, 1934. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1921
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia survey, 1993.
Wesley, T. Perry, 1991.
Summary:
Figure of a World War I soldier advancing through the stumps and barbed wire of No Man's Land. He stands, in a running type stance. His proper right hand raised with grenade in throwing motion. His proper left arm is down at his side and originally held a rifle (now removed). The figure is dressed in uniform. He wears a World War I helmet with chin strap, gas mask pouch on chest, ammo belt around waist, pack with shovel on his back, a jacket which comes to the waist, loose trousers, and leggings around the shins and lower leg, with lace up boots.