The Infantryman

The Infantryman (HM24WE)

Location: Columbus, GA 31903 Muscogee County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 23.367', W 84° 57.313'

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The InfantrymanThe Infantryman was unveiled on Eubanks Field in May of 1960. The statue was later moved to a place of honor in front of the new Infantry School Building in 1964.It was designed to serve as a constant reminder and inspiration to all who came to Fort Benning. The statue depicts the classic pose of the Infantry squad leader: powerful, dynamic, alert, weapon
in hand, leading his men forward, as always the dominant and decisive figure on the battlefield.
This original statue was restored and placed here in 2009 as the centerpiece of the new National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center to honor all Infantry Soldiers. The following are responsible for the statue's creation and initial placement.General Paul L. Freeman, Jr.Approved project in spring of 1959Colonel John M. WoestenburgPost Ordnance Officer, Project SupervisorSpecialist Fourth Class Manfred BassChief Sculptor and material designerSpecialist Fourth Class Karl Von KrogResponsible for molding and castingOfficer Candidate Eugene WylesPosed for the statue
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HM NumberHM24WE
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Year Placed2009
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Date Added Monday, January 22nd, 2018 at 7:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 692337 N 3585443
Decimal Degrees32.38945000, -84.95521667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 23.367', W 84° 57.313'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 23' 22.02" N, 84° 57' 18.78" W
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Area Code(s)706
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3800 S Lumpkin Rd, Columbus GA 31903, US
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