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

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), presents the Army commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Vail, Provost Marshall (left). The presentation was held at VII Corps Headquarters.

Bud Miller (center) is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, Commander VII Corps (right). Other soldier on the left is unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), presents the Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel R. A. Picciotti (left).

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (foreground, second from left) visits with unidentified officers and soldiers from the Third Infantry Division during the General's visit to the unit.

Private First Class Elifritz and Stephens reassemble arms during demonstration for Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (at head of table) during the General's visit to the 3rd Infantry Division. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), assisted by Mrs. Grier (left) pin new Captain's bars on former Lieutenant Edward G. Grier.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center), in Staubing, Germany for the farewell ceremonies honoring the 11th Armored Cavalry, takes some time out to play a round of golf. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel John H. Weise, Signal Section. The ceremony took place at VII Corps Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) pays his last visit to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment prior to the regiment's departure for the United States. All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant Colonel Krieger (center left) and Lieutenant Colonel Love (center right) stand at attention during Change of Command ceremonies in which Colonel Krieger took command of the Special Troops from Colonel Love. Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman and Margaret S. (Mrs. Louis) Truman can be seen in the stands behind the two colonels (front row of grandstand, fifth and sixth from left). All others are unidentified.