Soldiers

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) speaks with Washington State Governor Albert Rosellini (center) and Specialist 4 James Hanson (right), Co "C", 1st Brigade, 8th Infantry. Specialist Hanson took over Mr. Rosellini's governor's chair during "GI Government" Day in the State Capitol at Olympia, Washington.

Private First Class Calvin H. Carr (center) receives a plaque for his unit from Major General Louis W. Truman (left) after winning "Soldier of the Month" honors for September. Carr's Battery Commander, First Lieutenant Richard Y. Durkee (right), looks on. The ceremony took place at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Private Wayne P. Bourg (center) is presented the Soldier-of-the-Month plaque by Major General Louis W. Truman (left) while Colonel Orrin A. Tracy (right), Bourg's 39th Infantry Commander looks on. The ceremony took place at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Major General Louis W. Truman, commander of Fort Lewis, Washington (center) inspects the equipment of the 30th Artillery during a command maintenance inspection of the unit while two unidentified soldiers look on.

Major General Louis W. Truman, commander of Fort Lewis, Washington (center with baton) inspects the equipment of the 30th artillery unit while unidentified soldiers stand at attention.

Brigadier General Francis Hill (left), departing Commander of the 4th Infantry Division Artillery at Fort Lewis, Washington, salutes the colors during a farewell honor guard ceremony held in his honor. General Hill left to assume command of the 3rd Armored Division Artillery in Germany in August, 1959. On his left is Major General Louis W. Truman. All other soldiers are unidentified.

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.

Major General Louis W. Truman presents a Certificate of Achievement to Private First Class Reginald A. Justus for his selection as Fort Lewis, Washington's Soldier-of-the-Month for June. (L -R) Major General Louis W. Truman, PFC Justus, and Lieutenant Colonel Gene D. Moore, Battalion Commander.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) and Colonel Peter D. Clainos (right) standing in a Jeep, review the troops on Gray Field, Fort Lewis, Tacoma Washington during 4th Infantry Division Day, 1959. All others soldiers are unidentified.