Cherokee, IA (KICD)– A set of war medals belonging to a to an area veteran are now on display in Cherokee after being donated to local American Legion.

Cherokee County Veteran Affairs Director Thomas Kohn tells KICD News the medals were originally given to Martin Treptow for his efforts in World War I.

A lot of the inspiration behind the presentation ceremony held on Sunday came from a book about Treptow written by local author Bob Spurlock.

 

“They Call Me Trep” can be purchased at the book store in Cherokee or on Amazon with the medals available for viewing at the Sanford Museum and Planetarium.