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

Secretary of the Army Stephen Ailes (center) visits units of the VII Corps on maneuvers, attended by Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), Commander VII Corps, and another unidentified officer (left). Other soldiers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center, white jacket), Commander VII Corps, is joined by a group of unidentified guests at the blackjack table during a "Las Vegas Night" party held at Kelley Barracks Officer's Club, Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center), Commander VII Corps, looks on while Lieutenant General Ben Harrell (left), Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, is greeted by an unidentified officer during his visit to VII Corps Kelley Barracks, Stutt-Moehringen, Germany. All others in the background are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) Commander VII Corps prepares to enjoy a cigarette with Lieutenant General Ben Harrell (right), Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, and Brigadier General John J. Tolson III, Director of Army Aviation, during General Harrell's visit to VII Corps, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, Commander VII Corps (left, back to camera) visits with an unidentified guest during "Las Vegas Night" festivities held at Kelley Barracks Officer's Club, Stuttgart, Germany. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Ben Harrell (right), Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, speak with Sergeant Ernest L. Byrd (left), Chief of the 3rd Gunnery Section, C. Battery, 6th Battalion, 10th Artillery, during the General's visit to VII Corps, Kelley Barracks Stutt-Moehringen, Germany. Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman stands in center, rear. All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) Commander VII Corps, dines with Lieutenant General Ben Harrell (left) Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, and Brigadier General John J. Tolson III (right) Director of Army Aviation, during General Harrell's visit to VII Corps Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

Mrs. Margaret S. Truman (right) and Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (second from right) join two unidentified companions in the festivities of Las Vegas Night at the Kelley Barracks Officer's Club, Stutt-Moehringen, Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, Commander VII Corps (far right, white jacket), joins in the fun during "Las Vegas Night" party held at Kelley Barrack's Officer's Club, Stuttgart, Germany. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Ben Harrell (fourth from right), Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, (third from right), Brigadier General John J. Tolson III (second from right), and Brigadier General Patrick Cassidy (right) enjoy dinner during General Harrell's visit to VII, Kelley Barracks, Stutt-Moehringen, Germany. Others are unidentified.