Από την Κρήτη εθελοντής στον Αμερικανικό Στρατό., item 53

• November 1, 2018 06:45:25 Zafiro Marti

  CARE OF THE FEET

  Q. What are the most common troubles a soldier may

  have with his feet while on the march?

  A. Corns, blisters, bunions, inflamed or swollen tendons

           (cords or leaders), and ingrowing nails.

  Q. What causes corns, blisters and bunions?

  A. (a) Shoes that do not fit properly,

       (b) Socks that wrinkle.

       (c) Wrinkles in the lining of the shoes.

       (d) Dirt in the shoes.

       (e) Dirty socks or dirty feet.

        (f) Not having the feet properly hardened before

                starting on a long march.

        (g) Socks that are too tight.

  Q. How can shoes be fitted to the feet?

  A. After the shoes have been properly fitted to the feet

         by the Company Commander, stand for five min-

         utes in water well above the soles of the shoes;

         then walk over a level surface until the shoes are

         perfectly drv; then rub shoes with a light coat of

         “Neat’s Foot Oil."

  Q. What can be done to prevent blisters other than

           having a properly fitted shoe?

  A. (a) Always wear woolen socks.

    (b) See that the socks have no holes or wrinkles in

         in them and that they are not too tight.

      (c) See that there are no wrinkles in the shoe lining,

      (d) Put on clean socks every morning,

      (e) Use foot powder in shoes and socks every morn-

         ing.

       (f) Bathe the feet every evening, or at least wipe

          them off with a wet towel.

       (g) Put on adhesive plaster over any red or tender

          spots.

  Q. If a blister has formed while on the march, what

          would you do?

  A. (a) Open the edge of the blister with the point of

         a knife or needle that has been heated in a match

         flame.
  

  
  

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