Martin L. Tanne honorably served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Technician 4th Grade Radio Operator with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division. He fought in multiple Italian campaigns, including Anzio-Rome, Rome-Arno, North Apennines, and the Po Valley. For his valor and dedication, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, and the French Unit Citation Croix de Guerre. Martin passed away peacefully at home in Arvada, Colorado, on Wednesday, March 2nd, at the age of 90. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Inspired by the attack on Pearl Harbor, Martin enrolled in the Merchant Marine Radio Operator’s School while still in high school, preparing to serve aboard ships. However, midway through his training, he chose instead to enlist in the U.S. Army. In 1943, he underwent infantry training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and became part of the 34th Infantry Division, also known as the North African Invasion Force, a unit recognized for spending the most time in combat during WWII. Throughout four major campaigns, Martin earned the rank of Sergeant and was awarded multiple commendations, including the Purple Heart for combat wounds, two Bronze Stars, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Croix de Guerre Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Following his military service, Martin worked as a sales representative for Armour and Company in New York before moving to Arvada, Colorado, where he established his own business, Martin Meat Company. After a decade, he transitioned to a role with Big Boy Restaurants, serving as a Commissary Manager and Consultant. A proud member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 1041, Martin remained dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of fellow veterans. He was the son of the late Louis and Bertha (Wiener) Tanne. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gail Tanne of Arvada; his children, Lynn Tanne of Denver, Lisa Yeager and her husband Brad of Centennial, and Louis Tanne of Denver. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Zachary Yeager, Carly Yeager, Halana Hiatt, Brian Hiatt, Geoffrey Napier, Kenadee Napier, Elizabeth Miller, and Kristopher Jenkins, as well as his great-granddaughter, Emma Phillips. Martin L. Tanne’s life was one of service, resilience, and dedication to family, leaving behind a legacy of honor and commitment.