American Doughboys
American Doughboys
The Doughboy category began as a way for Tour of Honor riders to assist historians and researchers working to locate and document surviving World War I Doughboy statues across the country. With riders traveling nationwide each year, Tour of Honor serves as an extra set of eyes to help document and preserve the history of these statues.
On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. American soldiers and Marines of that era became known as “Doughboys.” The most famous World War I memorial statue is the “Spirit of the American Doughboy,” sculpted by Ernest Moore “Dick” Viquesney. Approximately 140 of these statues are known to exist across the United States, commonly located in courthouse squares, parks, and cemeteries.
Not all Doughboy statues have been documented. If you locate an unlisted Viquesney Doughboy not currently on the Tour of Honor list, please notify the scorers so the researchers can continue building the national registry.
The Challenge
The challenge is to locate and photograph World War I Doughboy statues. The primary focus is on E.M. Viquesney “Spirit of the American Doughboy” statues, but other Doughboy statues are also accepted if they are at least two feet tall.
Tour of Honor Doughboy Finisher Levels
- Bronze Level – 10 different Doughboys
- Silver Level – 20 different Doughboys
- Gold Level – 30 different Doughboys
- Kirian Level – 50 different Doughboys
Photo Requirements
Each submission must include:
- The statue or monument being visited
- Your motorcycle
- Rider flag (and passenger if applicable)
- Include sufficient background or identifying features to allow the memorial location to be readily verified.
The statue or monument, motorcycle, and rally flag should be clearly visible and readily identifiable at normal viewing size.
A single photo showing all three elements is preferred whenever practical. If the motorcycle cannot be safely positioned with the memorial due to access restrictions, distance, or safety concerns, a second photo showing the motorcycle and rally flag in nearby designated parking is acceptable.
Refer to the Photo Instructions associated with each memorial for any location-specific requirements.
GPX File
- Revised 6/23/2026