Hill, Francis, 1909-1973

From left to right, Mrs. Margaret Stevenson Truman, Brigadier General Francis Hill and Mrs. Hill, pose for a photograph at Fort Lewis, Washington prior to General and Mrs. Hill's departure for Germany where General Hill assumed command of the 3rd Armored Division Artillery. Mrs. Truman is the wife of Major General Louis W. Truman, Commanding Officer of Fort Lewis. Others in background are unidentified.

Brigadier General Francis Hill (left), departing Commander of the 4th Infantry Division Artillery at Fort Lewis, Washington, salutes the colors during a farewell honor guard ceremony held in his honor. General Hill left to assume command of the 3rd Armored Division Artillery in Germany in August, 1959. On his left is Major General Louis W. Truman. All other soldiers are unidentified.

(L-R) Colonel Robert J. Speaks, G-4 and president of the Fort Lewis Golf Council, Major General Louis W. Truman, Brigadier General Francis Hill and Colonel James M. Worthington, Chief of Staff,. They are unveiling a cornerstone at the Pitch and Putt Practice Fairway at the Fort Lewis, Washington Golf Course. The cornerstone is dedicated to Sergeant First Class John Trueblood, former course manager who lost his life in an automobile accident. The Pitch and Putt practice hole was constructed by SFC Trueblood before his death.

Major General Louis W. Truman (center) presents a Certificate of Achievement to Brigadier General Francis Hill (left), 4th Division Artillery Commander, during a farewell coffee and cake reception held by the staff officers in his honor at Fort Lewis, Washington. Brigadier General John H. McGee stands to the right of Major General Louis in background.

Fort Lewis officers and their wives, including Major General Louis W. Truman (left), turned out for a reception honoring Brigadier General and Mrs. John H. McGee (center) and Brigadier General and Mrs. Francis Hill (second from right).

Margaret S. Truman (left), wife of Major General Louis Truman, with Brigadier General Francis and Mrs. Hill. The picture was taken prior to General Hill's departure for Germany to assume command of the Third Armored Division artillery.