U.S. Army

Major General Alexander D. Surles, second from left, converses with an unidentified officer during a dinner held in his honor. Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman can be seen third from left. Major General Surles is taking command of the 4th Armored Division from his position as 7th Army Chief of Staff. The dinner was held at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. All others officers and soldiers are unidentified.

Major General Alexander D. Surles (center, right) participates in the Honor Guard ceremony held to welcome him to VII Corps Headquarters at Stuttgart, Germany. He is accompanied by Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (behind Major General Surles) and other unidentified dignitaries. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman and his wife Mrs. Margaret Stevenson Truman enjoy the festivities at the formal dance party held to honor General Truman's birthday. The dance was held at the Officer's Club at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. All others are unidentified.

The birthday celebrations for Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (far left) began with an early morning greeting by the 32nd Army Band at Roosevelt Village where General Truman lived. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General and Mrs. Louis W. Truman have a cup of coffee with an unidentified guest during the early morning birthday celebration held at Roosevelt Village, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany in General Truman's honor. Others in background are unidentified.

Major General John F. Franklin (center, right), new Commanding Officer 7th Army, shakes hands with Master Sergeant James L. Woods (far right) of the Civil Affairs Section of VII Corps while Sergeant Major Will Presley looks on. Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left) stands back and observes the greetings. Other soldiers in the background are unidentified.

Major General John F. Franklin (front, right) salutes the colors during the Honor Guard Ceremony held in his honor as the new Commanding Officer, 7th Army held at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman is behind General Franklin. All other soldiers and United States Army officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents a Certificate of Achievement to Major General John F. Franklin. General Franklin received the certificate during ceremonies held at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) pins Captain's bars on Fredrick A. Johnson (center)with the assistance of Lieutenant Colonel J. B. Love, VII Corps Post Commandant (left).

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents a Certificate of Achievement to Colonel Carmah C. Underwood, Chaplain of VII Corps.