Specialist Carper Receives the Commendation Medal
Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Commendation Medal to Specialist R. A. Carper, member of the 110th Military Police Platoon at VII Corps Headquarters.
Major General John F. Franklin, (front, right) accompanied by Captain Fenwich Birch (front, left), "troop the line" during Honor Ceremonies held at VII Corps Headquarters, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. Lieutenant Louis W. Truman is directly behind General Franklin. All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.
Major General John F. Franklin (left), new Commanding Officer 7th Army, greets Colonel K. E. Hudson (center) while two other unidentified officers look on.
Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), Commander VII Corps, presents a farewell gift to Major General John F. Franklin, new Commanding Officer 7th Army at a ceremony held at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.