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Two soldiers looking and aiming with a large, ground-mounted machine gun.  One is looking from the rear, seeming to aim, while the other lays on the ground watching.
"186th Infantry - 41st Cantonment - North Fort Lewis Machine Gun training at Barracks area"

A group of soldiers sitting at a long table having a dinner.   A similar table can be seen partially in the foreground, also occupied by dining soldiers.
"On one occasion, E Co. 186 hosted a dinner for Battalion officers - at Cantonment Area - Seated at head of table in both pictures is Chaplain Capt Blenkinsop"

A group of soldiers sitting at a long table having a dinner.  While some are standing, most are sitting while eating and drinking.
"On one occasion, E Co. 186 hosted a dinner for Battalion officers - at Cantonment Area - Seated at head of table in both pictures is Chaplain Capt Blenkinsop - Standing is E Co. Commander, Capt Jess Andrews plus an E.M. attendant"

Dozens of soldiers walking in a line, three-to-four people wide, past a series of two-story buildings on their right, and single-story buildings on their left.
"The start of a 10 mile hike from 41st Division Cantonment Area - steel helmets (WW1 variety) and battle packs - 1940/41"

A soldier leaning on their elbow on a railed wooden platform and looking off into the distance.
"41st Division 1941 - Pertaining to the new 41st Cantonment area - N. Ft. Lewis - Cpl Lyle Morehead"

Multiple buildings in the very early stages of construction.  Only one wall per building has been raised, and large wood piles are around each of them.
"Construction of theatre & PX buildings - 41st Cantonment - North Fort Lewis - 1941"

A couple dozen men working on a building that is nearly complete.  Two men stand on the roof, while the rest work on the ground.
"Civilian carpenters completing buildings for the 41st Cantonment area - North Fort Lewis - 1941"

Two soldiers in dress uniform leaning over a carpentry table with various tools on it.
"41st Division E Company 186 Infantry Fort Lewis 41st Cantonment Area - Sgt Robert Spencer advises 1st Sgt Howard Petersen in some cabinet carpentry"

A series of six two-story buildings, with platform exits on the second floors leading to a ladder that allows access from the ground.
"41st Division 1941 - Pertaining to the new 41st Cantonment area - N. Ft. Lewis - New barracks"

A road with two-story buildings on the right, and single-story buildings on the left.  A truck is on the road, center of image.
"186th Infantry - 41st Cantonment - North Fort Lewis"
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