HASTINGS SOLDIER TO RETURN HOME
Bomb Injuries In England
Advice that their son,. Private Jack G. Olsen, a member ’ of the second echelon in England, is to be sent home because of injuries which he received from a bomb has been received by Mr. and Mrs. 11. Olsen, Hastings.
When a heavy bomb landed 50 yards from where he was in camp it caused terrific- concussion, and as a *result he lost his eyesight temporarily. The sight of his right eye, however, has returned, but it is not known whether he will be permanently blind in the-left eye. A letter from him also mentioned that he had had a piece of shrapnel extracted,from his knee,: and he expressed disappointment that he had been >pronounced medically unfit. It is not known by his parents when he will reach Hastings.
Into the recruiting office went Rastus to do his bit. He wanted to join the infantry.
“Sorry, sonny, Full up in the infantry.” Then coaxingly, “How about a cavalry regiment?”
Rastus took up his hat hurriedly. “No, suh. No cavalry foi' me, suh. When dey sound de retreat ah sho don’ want to be hampered by no hoss.”
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/WWCN19401213.2.7
Bibliographic details
Camp News, Volume 2, Issue 53, 13 December 1940, Page 3
Word Count
196HASTINGS SOLDIER TO RETURN HOME Camp News, Volume 2, Issue 53, 13 December 1940, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.