Honoring fallen soldier Martin A. Treptow
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Scenes from a ceremony on Saturday as a group of veterans, politicians, locals and descendants of Martin A. Treptow gathered at the American Legion in Bloomer to honor a serviceman who never made it home from World War I.
Taps
During a Saturday ceremony honoring Martin A. Treptow, attendees listened to Treptow's story and saw the man honored with a 21-gun salute and the taps bugle call.
21-gun salute
On Saturday a group of veterans, politicians, locals and descendants of Martin A. Treptow gathered at the American Legion in Bloomer to honor a serviceman who never made it home from World War I.
Bullets from 21-gun salute
A 21-gun salute and Taps were ways to honor Martin A. Treptow Saturday.
Jesse James
State Rep. Jesse James, R-Altoona speaks Saturday at Martin A. Treptow's Purple Heart ceremony. He and his staff helped secure the Purple Heart after Treptow's relatives struggled to do so.
Lana Kopplin
Lana Kopplin is a grand-niece of Martin A. Treptow. She and two cousins were present at Saturday’s ceremony in Bloomer, while oher family members tuned in via Zoom.
Russ Wozniak
American Legion commander Russ Wozniak accepted the medals during the Purple Heart ceremony in Bloomer.
Treptow’s Pledge
Treptow’s Pledge has become somewhat famous in the last century. It is part of a message found on Martin A. Treptow’s body after he was killed in France during WWI.
Distant memories
Treptow’s great-niece has become a bit of a historian and documentarian when it comes to Martin A. Treptow. She’s compiled a lot of history about the man.
Martin A. Treptow American Legion Post 295
On Saturday a group of veterans, politicians, locals and descendants of Martin A. Treptow gathered at the American Legion in Bloomer to honor a serviceman who never made it home from World War I.
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