Truman, Louis W. (Louis Watson), 1908-2004

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), commander of VII Corps, presents Lieutenant Colonel Gault with a Certificate of Achievement on behalf of the XII Corps in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) speaks at the dedication of John F. Kennedy Square in Remiremont, France. The dedication was part of the celebration commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont from the Germans and to honor the men who died fighting for its freedom. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center, second from left) takes part in the dedication ceremony of John F. Kennedy Square in Remiremont, France. The dedication was part of the celebration commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont from the Germans on September 29, 1944 and to honor the men who died fighting for its freedom. All others in the crowd are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman strums a guitar during the "Bavarian Night" festivities held at the Officer's Club at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. Other party-goers in the background are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) speaks at the dedication of John F. Kennedy Square in Remiremont, France. The dedication was part of the celebration commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont from the Germans and to honor the men who died fighting for its freedom.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (foreground, left), aided by an unidentified dignitary, lays a wreath on the war memorial at Remiremont, France, during ceremonies honoring those who died to gain its freedom. The ceremony was part of a larger celebration commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont from the Germans on September 29, 1944. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) with two unidentified dignitaries, speaks with a vendor at the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont, France from the Germans.

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Thomas G. Pike, Deputy Supreme Commander Allied Powers, Europe (center) and Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right, with three stars on front of cap) inspect American soldiers dressed in the uniforms worn by East German border guards during Marshal Pike's visit to the VII Corps. All other soldiers are officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant Louis W. Truman (right), presents the Army Commendation Medal to Captain Szabo, Aide-de-Camp.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), commander of the VII Corps, talks with the Korean Ambassador to France, Paik Sun Yup (left), during the ambassador's visit to the 24th Infantry. Soldier in the background is unidentified.