Louis W. Truman

1908–2004 (age 96)

U.S. Army general

Biography

Louis W. Truman dedicated his career to the U.S. Army, rising to general officer ranks after service in World War II and Korea where he commanded with clarity and compassion.

Retired, he remained involved with veterans’ organizations and welcomed younger officers seeking guidance, a legacy carried forward by his family and the cadets he mentored at West Point Cemetery.

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