Armed forces officers

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), congratulates Lieutenant Colonel David, a G3 Officer, upon receiving the Army Commendation Medal.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army commendation Medal to Major Bradshaw (left).

The members of VII Corps G3 Section held an open house reception, including a coffee call for departing members and a briefing for wives and children. Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) speaks to the guests. All seven departing officers received the Army Commendation Medal. All others in the photo are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (fourth from left), along with other unidentified officers, participates in the farewell ceremonies held for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment prior to the regiment's departure for the United States. The ceremonies were held in Staubing, Germany. All other soldiers in the background are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center), poses with a group of local Girl Scouts during an outing. All Girl Scouts are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the VII Corps Reenlistment Plaque to Colonel Harold A. Dye and Sergeant Major George C. Bode of the 35th Artillery Group. The presentation was held at VII Corps Headquarters, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), presents the Army Commendation Medal to Major Merrit. The ceremony was held at VII Corps headquarters, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Major General Alexander D. Surles (center, left), Commanding General 4th Armored Division participates in an Honor Guard Ceremony held in his honor. Major General Louis W. Truman, VII Corps Commander (center, right) accompanied General Surles. The ceremony was held at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. Other soldiers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left), VII Corps Commander, is photographed with Major General Alexander D. Surles (right), Commanding General 4th Armored Division, in an automobile. The occasion was an Honor Guard ceremony held to welcome General Surles to VII Corps Headquarters, Stuttgart, Germany.

Mrs. Margaret Truman, wife of Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, is escorted to dinner by Brigadier General Patrick Cassidy. The dinner was held as part of the formal dance given to honor General Truman's birthday and was held at the Officer's Club at Kelley Barracks, Stutt-Moehringen, Germany.