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Capt. “Ike” Fenton
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Mark
Are there photos that go with this?
Capt. “Ike” Fenton
No joy on the other image
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Last edited by Mark in Rochester; 11-27-2013 at 12:36 PM.
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Notice how he's waring his wristwatch.
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Lots of guys did that because they suffered abrasion from the straps...some had too big wrists. I doubt that was his problem.
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Troops wore watches like that - through the top button hole - to keep them out of the water crossing rivers, rice paddies, etc. At least we did in Vietnam.
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The watch looks like one of the three piece non waterproof Ordnance cases. Probably a Waltham.
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Originally Posted by
Paul S.
Troops wore watches like that - through the top button hole - to keep them out of the water crossing rivers, rice paddies, etc. At least we did in Vietnam.
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