World War I Memorial

The World War I Memorial is a bronze war monument in East Providence, Rhode Island, featuring a 7.75-foot-tall soldier figure standing on a granite base. Reliefs depicting wartime scenes adorn the base, and twenty-three names of local World War I service members are inscribed on bronze plaques.

The memorial was dedicated on July 30, 1927, with an address from Major General Charles Pelot Summerall on military readiness. This dedication reflected East Providence's effort to honor those who served and sacrificed during the war.

The statue depicts a soldier wearing a tattered infantry uniform that reflects the actual hardships of military service during World War I. This realistic portrayal contrasts with more idealized war monuments found elsewhere.

The memorial stands at the Taunton Avenue intersection where it is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can view the inscriptions and soldier figure from multiple angles and read the names on the bronze reliefs.

Italian sculptor Pietro Montana based the soldier figure on Charles Atlas but revised the design at the request of the East Providence Memorial Committee. This change shows how the community shaped the final appearance of the memorial.

Location: Rhode Island

GPS coordinates: 41.81970,-71.37041

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23