E. M. Viquesney



Ernest Moore Viquesney (August 5, 1876 – October 4, 1946) was an American sculptor best known for his popular World War I monument Spirit of the American Doughboy. The sculpture was installed in front of many American city halls and courthouses and in public parks and cemeteries in the years 1920 through 1940; the exact number may never be determined, but there are approximately 140 extant today, in 38 different states. A total of 153 are listed in the SIRIS database, though some have been destroyed by weather, accidents, or vandalism.

Viquesney also produced at least one World War II monument, "Spirit of the Fighting Yank", and various other World War I memorials including "Spirit of the American Navy".

In 1911 Viquesney designed the Sedgwick County Memorial Hall and Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

He was born in Spencer, Indiana, lived there most of his life and is buried at Riverside Cemetery in the town.