Armed forces officers

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.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center), VII Corps Commander, is honored during is visit to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Straubing, Bavaria, Germany. All other soldiers are unidentified.

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.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left) meets with unidentified officials of the German-American Sports Car Club and is made an honorary member of that organization. The presentation took place at VII Corps Headquarters, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

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.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal to Captain James H. Cook at VII Corps Headquarters.