Armed forces officers

Major General Louis W. Truman (center) shakes hands with Joe DiMaggio (right) while jazz musician "Doc" Marcus (left) looks on. DiMaggio and Marcus were visiting Fort Lewis as part of a tour on behalf of the V.H. Monette Co. which was the biggest supplier of merchandise to United States military exchanges around the world.

Members of the Olympia Kiwanis Club greet Major General Louis W. Truman (center in uniform) after the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Lewis Commander landed by helicopter on the roof of the Hotel Olympian. General Truman addressed the Kiwanis on problems of defense and described work of the military assistance group in Pakistan. All others in photo are unidentified.

(Front Row, L-R) Harold F. Gray, Principal; Judge George H. Boldt; Major General Louis W. Truman; Olai T. Hageness, Superintendent. (Back Row L-R) Seth Hanson, Student Body President; John Binns, Phi Beta Kappa Representative; Carl T. Fynboe, Vice-Principal; Harry E. Lang, Vice-Principal. The event and location associated with this photo are unknown.

Major General Louis W. Truman (center) welcomes Joe DiMaggio (right) and jazz musician "Doc" Marcus (left) to Fort Lewis, Washington. DiMaggio and Marcus were making a tour as representatives of the V.H. Monette Co. which was the number one supplier of merchandise to United States military exchanges around the world.

Lieutenant General Charles D. Palmer, (center) 6th United States Army Commander, who is leaving for duty as Deputy United States Commander-in-chief in Europe, questions an officer during inspection of an honor guard at Fort Lewis, Washington. Major General Louis W. Truman, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Lewis Commander, stands behind General Palmer on his left. Captain Robert L. Herbert, (left) commanded the honor guard furnished by the Division's 1st Battle Group, 8th Infantry. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Major Russell C. McCall, Sr. (right), assistant to the Post Chief of Staff, receives the Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant from Major General Louis W. Truman (left) for his outstanding work. The ceremony took place at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Lieutenant Colonel William J. Boehmer (right), Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, receives a commendation ribbon with medal pendant from the division commanding general Fort Lewis, Washington, Major General Louis W. Truman (left).

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) with Colonel Walter O. Peale, Post Engineer (right) prepares to plant a tree in the Fort Lewis Memorial Park as part of an ongoing tradition initiated by previous commanders of Fort Lewis, Washington.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) greets Mrs. Robert H. Adams (center) and her husband General Robert H. Adams (right) upon his assumption of command of the 4th Division Artillery during a reception at Fort Lewis, Washington.

(L-R) "Doc" Marcus and Joe DiMaggio talk with Sergeant Frank Grubbs, Fort Lewis radio broadcaster during their visit to the post. DiMaggio and Marcus were making a tour as representatives of the V.H. Monette Company, which supplied merchandise to United States military exchanges around the world.