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

(Front Row, L-R) Harold F. Gray, Principal; Judge George H. Boldt; Major General Louis W. Truman; Olai T. Hageness, Superintendent. (Back Row L-R) Seth Hanson, Student Body President; John Binns, Phi Beta Kappa Representative; Carl T. Fynboe, Vice-Principal; Harry E. Lang, Vice-Principal. The event and location associated with this photo are unknown.

Major General Louis W. Truman (center) welcomes Joe DiMaggio (right) and jazz musician "Doc" Marcus (left) to Fort Lewis, Washington. DiMaggio and Marcus were making a tour as representatives of the V.H. Monette Co. which was the number one supplier of merchandise to United States military exchanges around the world.

Lieutenant General Charles D. Palmer, (center) 6th United States Army Commander, who is leaving for duty as Deputy United States Commander-in-chief in Europe, questions an officer during inspection of an honor guard at Fort Lewis, Washington. Major General Louis W. Truman, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Lewis Commander, stands behind General Palmer on his left. Captain Robert L. Herbert, (left) commanded the honor guard furnished by the Division's 1st Battle Group, 8th Infantry. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Major Russell C. McCall, Sr. (right), assistant to the Post Chief of Staff, receives the Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant from Major General Louis W. Truman (left) for his outstanding work. The ceremony took place at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Lieutenant Colonel William J. Boehmer (right), Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, receives a commendation ribbon with medal pendant from the division commanding general Fort Lewis, Washington, Major General Louis W. Truman (left).

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) with Colonel Walter O. Peale, Post Engineer (right) prepares to plant a tree in the Fort Lewis Memorial Park as part of an ongoing tradition initiated by previous commanders of Fort Lewis, Washington.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) greets Mrs. Robert H. Adams (center) and her husband General Robert H. Adams (right) upon his assumption of command of the 4th Division Artillery during a reception at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Major General Louis W. Truman presents a Certificate of Achievement to Private First Class Reginald A. Justus for his selection as Fort Lewis, Washington's Soldier-of-the-Month for June. (L -R) Major General Louis W. Truman, PFC Justus, and Lieutenant Colonel Gene D. Moore, Battalion Commander.

Major General Louis W. Truman congratulates three recipients of the commendation ribbon with metal pendants.(L-R) Major General Truman; Colonel Alfred Martin, for his work as Chief of Staff of Exercise Dry Hills prior to his departure for a new assignment; Lieutenant Colonel Martin H. Colley, Post G-1 Officer, prior to his departure for a new assignment in Korea; and Major Claude H. Hall, Assistant Division G-3 Officer, prior to his departure for Command General Staff School. The ceremony took place at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) presents a Certificate of Achievement to Brigadier General John H. McGee, departing Assistant Division Commander, during a farewell coffee and cake reception held by the staff officers in his honor at Fort Lewis, Washington. The citation praised him "For his outstanding initiative and leadership in keeping the division in a high state of combat readiness."