U.S. Army

Bud Miller (center) is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, Commander VII Corps (right). Other soldier on the left is unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), presents the Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel R. A. Picciotti (left).

Private First Class Elifritz and Stephens reassemble arms during demonstration for Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (at head of table) during the General's visit to the 3rd Infantry Division. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), assisted by Mrs. Grier (left) pin new Captain's bars on former Lieutenant Edward G. Grier.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel John H. Weise, Signal Section. The ceremony took place at VII Corps Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman presents the Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Love (left). Colonel Love was Commanding Officer Special Troops and Headquarters Commandant. The presentation took place at VII Corps Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (seen in background, second from left) is awarded the Order of the Silver Spur by the "Black Horse" Regiment. The ceremony took place in Straubing, Germany as part of the farewell ceremonies for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman salutes the colors during the Honor Guard ceremony at 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's farewell ceremonies at Staubing, Germany. The regiment prepares to return to the United States. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents a farewell gift to Colonel Robert H. Slover, departing Civil Affairs Officer.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) congratulates Captain Hardin L. Olson (left) upon receiving the Army Commendation Medal while Mrs. Olson (right) looks on. The event was part of the farewell ceremonies for the Olsons.