The Boys from Boston
The Boys from Boston by Gary Cullen, published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US on February 5, 2016, is a historical account that explores the experiences of the 211th Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft Regiment from Boston, Massachusetts. Arriving in Vallejo shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, these soldiers were tasked with protecting the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and the surrounding community from potential Japanese attacks. The narrative captures the soldiers’ interactions with the local populace, highlighting the charm and camaraderie that developed during this pivotal time.
Readers will find a compilation of stories detailing the soldiers’ lives in Vallejo, where their presence left a lasting impact on the community. The book delves into themes of community, resilience, and the bonds formed during wartime, as the soldiers not only fulfilled their military duties but also integrated into local life. The Boys from Boston recounts how these servicemen returned to Vallejo after the war, marrying local women and establishing families, thus weaving their legacy into the fabric of the town. This edition spans 180 pages and is presented in English.
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The famed 211th Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft Regiment from Boston, Massachusetts arrived into the City of Vallejo a few days after the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Its job: to protect Mare Island Naval Shipyard and the City of Vallejo from any further Japanese attacks. They set up their anti-aircraft guns on every hill, and then waited for what fortunately never came. In the meantime, their good looks, army green uniforms, east coast charm, and Bostonian accents, captured the hearts of the Vallejo community. The Boys From Boston is a compilation of stories that tell of that time, when 1800 soldiers came to the Vallejo community, and how they were welcomed with open arms at the onset of the war. The Boys would return to the town with the beautiful women, to marry, to raise families, and to start new civilian careers. This is their story.
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