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

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center), with two unidentified officers, salutes the colors during the review of the troops at the farewell review held in honor of General Truman. Lieutenant General Truman was leaving as Commanding Officer of the United States Army VII Corps stationed in Germany. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Under Secretary of the Army Paul R. Ignatius (left) and an unidentified woman converse with Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) during Secretary Ignatius' visit to the United States Army VII Corps stationed in Germany.

Under Secretary of the Army Paul Ignatius (right) visits with Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) and an unidentified woman during the Secretary's visit to the United States Army VII Corps stationed in Germany.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), Commanding Officer of the United States Army VII Corps, presents a farewell gift to two unidentified individuals during a "Hail and Farewell" party.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) congratulates Sergeant Major Ryan (left) for earning the Air Medal (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Oak Leaf Clusters) for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flights in the Republic of Vietnam during the past year.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, VII Corps Commander, shown during his visit to the Division Artillery Command Post during the Field Training Exercise "Deeds Alone."

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, seated in front passenger seat of the jeep, during his visit to the Division Artillery Command Post during the Field Training Exercise "Deeds Alone." All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) congratulates Captain Flowers on receiving the Army Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious service as Rifle Instructor, Shooter and Coach of the United States Army Marksmanship Training Unit, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (third from the left, partly obscured) at a reception prior to a dinner and dance held in his honor upon his departure from the VII Corps. Also present are Margaret S. (Mrs. Louis) Truman (fifth from left, partly obscured), Brigadier General J. D. Torrey (fourth from right), and Brigadier General and Mrs. Patrick Cassidy (far right). The Farewell Dinner and Dance in honor of the Trumans was held at the Officer's Club, Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) VII Corps Commander, stands with Sergeant First Class Isom after he received his promotion.