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[Mark in Rochester]

Mark
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Capt. “Ike” Fenton

No joy on the other image

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[gsimmons]

Notice how he's waring his wristwatch.

[browningautorifle]

Lots of guys did that because they suffered abrasion from the straps...some had too big wrists. I doubt that was his problem.

[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.

[ABPOS]

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.

Thank you for serving!

[gsimmons]

The watch looks like one of the three piece non waterproof Ordnance cases. Probably a Waltham.