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

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center at head table) attends a luncheon at the Corps Commander's luncheon. The luncheon was held at the Officer's Club at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal to Sergeant Newman.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left) present the Army Commendation Medal to Major Prichard (right), 1st/83rd Artillery.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) studies the wording on his birthday cake as he prepares to cut it while an unidentified onlooker is posed to take a piece. The cake was presented to General Truman as part of the celebrations in honor of his birthday held at the Officer's Club at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left) presents a farewell gift to Mrs. Thompson, wife of Captain Thompson of the G3 Section.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left), VII Corps Commander and Colonel Donald P. Boyer (right), Commander 11th Armored Cavalry, take part in the farewell ceremonies held for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Staubing, Germany as the regiment prepares to depart for the United States. African-American soldier in the background is unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), congratulates Lieutenant Colonel David, a G3 Officer, upon receiving the Army Commendation Medal.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army commendation Medal to Major Bradshaw (left).

The members of VII Corps G3 Section held an open house reception, including a coffee call for departing members and a briefing for wives and children. Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) speaks to the guests. All seven departing officers received the Army Commendation Medal. All others in the photo are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (fourth from left), along with other unidentified officers, participates in the farewell ceremonies held for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment prior to the regiment's departure for the United States. The ceremonies were held in Staubing, Germany. All other soldiers in the background are unidentified.