Posted on Dec 29, 2023

How World War I soldiers gave America the wristwatch

MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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How World War I soldiers gave America the wristwatch

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Posted 5 mo ago

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PO3 Edward Riddle

Posted 5 mo ago

Thank You World War I soldiers for giving us something I can't get through the day without, eh Brother Dale.

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LTC Stephen C.

5 mo

Both of my grandfathers served in WWI, PO3 Edward Riddle. I still have my paternal grandfather's watch. It's a pocket watch, though, as he worked for the L&N Railroad!
MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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PO3 Edward Riddle

5 mo

LTC Stephen C. - Good for you Brother Stephen. Hang on to that memento.

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted 5 mo ago

I'd be lost without mine

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How World War I soldiers gave America the wristwatch

How World War I soldiers gave America the wristwatch

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