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

Major General Louis W. Truman presents Colonel Walter C. Wickbolt, former Commander of the 1st Brigade, 22nd Infantry, with a certificate of achievement.

Major General Louis W. Truman with Frank A. Lynn, 82, and his sister, Mrs. Hilda Ostlund, at Fort Lewis, Washington. Lynn was a friend of Truman's father - also a major general - and served with him in the Philippine campaigns.

Major General Louis W. Truman, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Lewis commander, is "held up" for the first five dollars worth of tickets to the July 4 "Frontier Night" party at the Fort Lewis Officer's Club. Mrs. Jeannette Strombeck, wife of Second Lieutenant Edward E. Strombeck, 47th Infantry, is the ducat seller. Mrs. Beatrix Schick, wife of Major Charles F. Schick, 5th Battalion, 16th Artillery Company, models a $1000 mink stole to be given away as a door prize at the event

Major General Louis Truman (left) and his wife, Margaret S. Truman, dressed as Bat Masterson and Annie Oakley pose for a photograph prior to entering the swinging doors of the Officer's Club at Fort Lewis, Washington, on "Frontier Night."

Major General Louis W. Truman presents a commendation ribbon with metal pendant to Major Edward R. Cleary, Assistant Division G-3 Officer, prior to Major Cleary's departure for a new assignment in Turkey.

Frank S. Baker (center), who worked on the bond drive and negotiations for the land grant that established Fort Lewis in 1917, was honored with a parade and banquet for his work in starting the army installation. Major General Louis W. Truman (left) presented Baker with a certificate of achievement and Fred Osmers (right), president of the Washington State Chapter No. 1 of the Association of the United States Army, spoke at the presentation.

Major General Louis W. Truman and Lieutenant General Sadegh Azizi, Iran Gendarmerie, salute an honor guard given to Azizi by the 2nd Brigade, 47th Infantry, during his visit to Fort Lewis, Washington. Azizi visited with Truman and examined Fort Lewis Provost Marshall facilities. Others at the honor guard were Brigadier General William O. Blandford (rear left) and Colonel Ali Rezavi.

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Queen Carol Mills (second from left) presents a bouquet of golden daffodils to Alaska Governor William A. Egan (second from right), guest of honor at the festival reception held at Fort Lewis, Washington. With her is Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Queen Pat Baldwin (third from right). Washington Lieutenant Governor John A. Cherberg is at left and Major General Louis W. Truman, co-host with the festival committee for the reception, at right.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) and Lieutenant General Sadegh Azizi (second from left), Iran Gendarmerie, greet an honor guard given to Azizi by the 2nd Brigade, 47th Infantry, during his visit to Fort Lewis, Washington. Azizi visited with Truman and examined Fort Lewis Provost Marshall facilities. Colonel Ali Rezavi stands center back. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Charles D. Palmer (front row, second from left), 6th U.S. Army Commander, with Major General Louis W. Truman (center) visiting the summer reserve units at Fort Lewis, Washington. All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.