Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes

Major General Edward J. McGraw (center), commanding general of the western area of the United States Army's Air Defense Command, with Major General Louis W. Truman (center, left) meet members of the general staff and senior unit commanders of Fort Lewis. All other individuals are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right), along with Honor Guard Commander First Lieutenant Richard B. Noonan (center) and Major General Louis W. Truman (left), passes the color bearers of the Honor Guard held in his honor. The 90 man Honor Guard was made up of men from the 1st Battle Group, 12th Infantry. All other individuals are unidentified.

Major General Louis W. Truman (right) and Lieutenant General Charles G. Palmer (left) inspect the Honor Guard, commanded by Captain William Legro, Jr. (center).

The Sixth United States Army Honor Guard passing in review for Major General Louis W. Truman (group on left, first row, left) and Lieutenant General Charles Palmer (group on left, first row, right) at Fort Lewis, Washington. All others are unidentified.

Private Ray Maruscheck (left, sitting), hero of a Minneapolis plane crash, watches Honest John Rockets pass at the Fort Lewis Review, in which he received the Soldier's Medal. Major General Louis W. Truman (second right) is also pictured. All other individuals are unidentified.

The armed might of the Pentomic 4th Infantry Division passes in review for Private Ray Maruschek (seated in a wheelchair in the front row), who was awarded the Soldier's Medal of Honor for his action. All individuals are unidentified.

Private Ray Maruscheck (right) salutes from his wheelchair at an honorary review, in which he received a Soldier's Medal for Heroism for his actions during a plane crash. Major General Louis W. Truman (second left) and Congressman Don Magnuson (third left) are also present. All others are unidentified.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) greeting Army officers at the Honor Guard Ceremony at Fort Lewis, Washington. All other individuals are unidentified.

Major General Louis W. Truman (front left) and Lieutenant General Charles D. Palmer (right), Sixth United States Army Commander, salute as the colors pass in review during the Honor Guard Ceremony. All other individuals are unidentified.

Colonel Edward S. Berry (left) receiving the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Legion of Merit from Major General Louis W. Truman (second right). All other individuals are unidentified.