PANAMA CANAL ZONE
Ft. William D. Davis
The 14th Infantry Color Guard at the Main Gate to Ft. Davis
The 14th Infantry was assigned to protect the Panama Canal Zone for 23 Years. Kay Thomas and John Gates were both born while their father, then MSG T. P. Gates (shown below), was in the 14th Infantry stationed at Ft. Davis.
Both grew up as "Dragon Brats" at Ft. Davis and have kindly provided all of the imagery and original documents shown in this segment that reflect the Life, Times and Traditions of 14th Infantry in the 1920's and 30's. MSG T. P. Gates later became an officer prior to WWII and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1952, after 33 years of service.
More photos of those who served in the 14th Infantry in the Canal Zone
Aerial Photos of Ft. Davis, Panama Canal Zone
14th Infantry Barracks at Ft. Davis
MSG Gates' Family Quarters at Ft. Davis in 1938. There were four families to each building. These quarters were for Senior NCO's and Warrant Officers.
More photos of growing up at Ft. Davis
TRADITIONS
72nd Organization Day Program - 1933
Articles from the Star & Herald - August 14th, 1935
14th Infantry Regimental Day Program - 1936
Photo of Regimental Day Ceremonies - 13 Aug 36
LIFE and TIMES
| Describes Ft. Davis and its Facilities in the 1920's | Unique Ft. Davis Mother's Day Greeting... by Order of the War Department | Describes Life on Maneuvers in Panama |
From the "Jungleer's" 1997 Reunion at Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Other Writings:
A Chronicle of memories of one man's two year tour at Ft. Davis, written by Lester B. Cundiff.
"My Two Years on the Right of the Line"
A Poem written by Grant N. Gilray that was published in the 1997 Reunion Program.
Memorial Toast to Departed 14th U.S. Infantry, Ft. Davis, Canal Zone.
Also written by Grant Gilray
NEW ADDITIONS TO THOSE WHO ROSE TO THE RANK OF GENERAL FROM PANAMA
Special Thanks to Col. Cundiff and Grant Gilray for their research.
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Another Fine 14th Infantry Canal Zone Link:
http://czimages.com/CZMemories/VAP/Davis/Ft_Davis_Index.htm
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OTHER REGIMENTAL HISTORIES
14th Continental Regiment: 1 Jan 1776 - Directory
The Mexican-American War of 1847 - Directory
Civil War Battles of 14th Infantry - Directory
Indian War Battles of the 14th Infantry - Directory
Campaign in the Philippines - 1898-1903-1908 - Timeline
The 1900 China Relief Expedition: The Boxer Rebellion - Directory
Ft. Davis, Panama Canal Zone -- 1920-1943
14th Infantry Internments: 1836-1952
The 14th Infantry with the 71st Infantry Division in WWII - Directory
The 14th Infantry in Korea - Directory
Vietnam "Timeline" - Directory
3rd Infantry Brigade Task Force - Unit History
