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Saluting the Colors

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.

Honor Guard Inspection at Fort Lewis, Washington

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 General Louis W. Truman Presents the Group II Reenlistment Plaque to the Unit

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) extends his congratulations to Sergeant Grady L. Sanders, Career Counselor of the 2D Recon SQD, 8th Cavalry, upon presentation of the Group II Reenlistment plaque to the unit. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Hanifen, 8th Cavalry Co stands to the right of Sgt. Sanders. The ceremony took place at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Winners at the Fort Lewis, Washington, Automatic Rifle Competition

The winning teams of three events of the Fort Lewis, Washington, post championship automatic rifle competition. (left to right) Major General Louis W. Truman; Sergeant Ernest Fahrun, Company "B," 8th Infantry; Specialist 4 Howard Cooper, Company "B," 8th Infantry; Private First Class William Hintz, Company "C," 1st Battle Group, 22nd Infantry; Private First Class Ivan Maynard, Company "C," 1st Brigade, 22nd Infantry; and Specialist Orval Peterson and Private First Class David Gunther, both of Company "D," 47th Infantry.

Winners of the Fort Lewis, Washington, Post Championship .22 Caliber Pistol Matches

Members of the 1st Brigade, 12th infantry, the winners of the Fort Lewis, Washington, post championship .22 caliber pistol matches. (left to right) Major General Louis W. Truman; Sergeant Leon Childers, Company "A;" Private First Class Stanley Platts, Company "C;" Private First Class Charles Cook, Company "B;" and Private First Class Douglas Orwin, Company "B."

Louis W. Truman with Military Personnel in Front of a Helicopter

1st Lieutenant Charles B. Knowlen, Rotor Wing General Support Pilot Captain; Franklin P. Bush, 14th Transport Battalion, Aviation Maintenance Officer Captain; Reginald Wooldridge, Gray Field Operations Officer; Major John D. Gillespie, Commander, Aviation Combat Readiness Department; Captain Robert E. Ainslie, Commander, Aircraft Maintenance Department 14th Transportation Battalion; Major Maurice C. Bone, Commander, 57th Transportation Company; Major Robert M. Webb, Assistant 4th Division Aviation Officer; Major Jesse J. Atkins, COQ 4th Aviation Commander; Lieutenant Colonel Richard R.