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Letter from Panama describes Fort Randolph life and local sights
Pvt. Alfred I. Fawkes writes from Fort Randolph Canal Zone Thanksgiving 1919. He notes tropical winds, frequent aircraft, jungle passes, and dense crowds in Colon. He describes bananas and coconuts, odd toads, and crowded living conditions, while mentioning his special duty and a diving mule cart assignment.
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Fort Randolph
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Fremont
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Alfred I. Fawkes
10Th Co. C. A. C
Christobal
Canal Zone