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

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Commendation Medal to Specialist R. A. Carper, member of the 110th Military Police Platoon at VII Corps Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left) meets with unidentified officials of the German-American Sports Car Club and is made an honorary member of that organization. The presentation took place at VII Corps Headquarters, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Major General John F. Franklin, (front, right) accompanied by Captain Fenwich Birch (front, left), "troop the line" during Honor Ceremonies held at VII Corps Headquarters, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. Lieutenant Louis W. Truman is directly behind General Franklin. All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal to Captain James H. Cook at VII Corps Headquarters.

(L-R) Brigadier General Patrick F. Cassidy, Major General John F. Franklin, Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman and Brigadier General J. D. Torrey converse during the farewell dinner held for General Franklin at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left) and Major General John F. Franklin (right) shake hands while posing for a photograph during the farewell ceremonies held for General Franklin at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (fourth from left in front row) poses with other members of the 35th Artillery Group during a mass reenlistment ceremony held at VII Corps Headquarters, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.

An unidentified couple pose for a photograph with Lieutenant General and Mrs. Louis W. Truman (right) outside VII Corps Headquarters, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal to Major Warren J. Stranathan at VII Corps Headquarters.

Mrs. Louis W. Truman and Major General Alexander D. Surles (foreground, right) converse while Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (rear, right) and Mrs. Surles (rear, left) look on. The meeting took place during welcoming ceremonies held at Kelly Barracks for Major General Surles, new commander of the 4th Armored Division.