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

Sergeant Major Alan Chesser (left) presents two plaques to Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman as farewell tributes from the senior Non-Commissioned Officers of VII Corps.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) visits with an unidentified woman who accompanied Under Secretary of the Army Paul Ignatius on his visit to the United States Army's VII Corps in Germany.

Lieutenant General (foreground, left) reviews troops during the farewell ceremonies for his departure as Commanding Officer of the United States Army VII Corps stationed in Germany. All other soldiers and officers pictured are unidentified.

(L-R) Sergeant Major Peterson, Mrs. Peterson and Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, Commanding Officer, United States Army VII Corps, pose for a picture after Mrs. Peterson was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her work with the Red Cross.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (standing) gives a speech at a meeting of the Association of the United States Army. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left) receives a plaque containing the insignias of each VII Corps unit from Sergeant Major Alan Chesser. The farewell gift was given to the General from the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) with the assistance of Mrs. Vail, pins the eagles on newly promoted Colonel Vail.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (left) and Brigadier General Patrick Cassidy (right) along with an unidentified officer (center) salute during the farewell review for General Truman. Lieutenant General is leaving as the Commanding Officer of the United States Army VII Corps, stationed in Germany. All others in the background are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), Commanding Officer of the United States Army VII Corps, presents the Army Commendation Medal to Colonel Fickessen (left).

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal, Second Oak Leaf Cluster to Major Robert L. Wetzel (left).