WWI Soldier Statue Rededication
A newly-restored statue for World War I veteran, Lawrence Durre, who died in Brest, France, as the result of a poison gas attack on November 10, 1918, will be rededicated on Monday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. The statue is on the Effingham VFW grounds, located at 2304 South Veterans Drive.
The statue was created in 1918, but had fallen into disrepair for several years; however, in a project led by the Effingham County Museum, and involving individuals from local private businesses, the school system, and a number of private citizens joined in the effort to put the statue back in place at the VFW.
The public is invited to the brief rededication service.
Attendees who have difficulty standing for more than ten minutes are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.