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

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center, right) reviews the troops during the Assumption of Command Ceremony accompanied by an unidentified soldier. General Truman assumed command of the United States 7th Army Corps in Stutt-Moehringen, Germany. All other soldiers in the photo are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (foreground, second from left) speaking with unidentified guests during the change of command ceremonies. General Truman assumed responsibilities as Commanding General, VII Corps, at Kelley Barracks, Stutt-Moehringen, Germany. Other armed forces officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman speaks during the Assumption of Command Ceremony at Stutt-Moehringen, Germany where he assumed command of the United States 7th Army Corps. Others in the background are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman seen standing at attention in background as troops parade during the Change of Command Ceremony at Kelley Barracks, Stutt-Moehringen, Germany. General Louis assumed command of the United States 7th Army Corps. Included among the troops marching by are some African-American soldiers. All others are unidentified.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) presents an honorary membership in the 4th Division to Brigadier General Daniel A. O'Connor (right), Commanding General, 31st AAA Brigade, McChord Air Force Base, Seattle/Tacoma Washington. The award was presented at Fort Lewis, Washington, where Major General Truman was Commanding Officer.

Photograph from the announcement that Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman would assume command of the VII United States Army Corps in September, 1963. The VII Army Corps headquarters is in Stuttgart, Germany.

Left to right: Timothy J. Lenzmeir and Larry D. Grandia, members of the Teen-Age Club of the Fort Lewis, Washington, Youth Activities Center, and Ardis Burnett, President of the Club, sell the first ticket to the Youth Activities Play to Major General Louis W. Truman.

Major General Louis W. Truman and Mrs. Margaret Stevenson Truman enjoy the first dance to officially open the new Service Club "Cascadian" at Fort Lewis, Washington. Others in the background attending the party are unidentified.

Photograph of parade, Kelly Barracks, during Ceremony of Assumption of Command by Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman of the United States 7th Army Corps. General Truman is in center, facing photographer. All others are unidentified.

Major General Louis W. Truman (right) presents a savings bond and a gift to Specialist 4 William R. Sigman who created the name "Cascadian" for the New Service Club at Fort Lewis, Washington.