Sodo, Ethiopia

Sodo, Ethiopia

Other spellings, other names: Seddo, Soddo, Soddu. Wollamo Sodo, Wollomo Sodo, Willamo Sodo, Wolyta Sodo, Wolaita Sodo, Seddo (WOLAYETA).

David Bratton-Kearns wrote: By the way, after Mengistu consolidated power in the shakeup following the revolution, I understand the name of the town was change to Wolaita Sodo (not exactly sure of the spelling).

Province, region: Sidamo

Location: @ 80k WSW of Awassa, 140 SE of Jimma, @ 70 miles or so north of Arba Minch. south and west of Shashemane
Jack Prebis wrote: 170 km sw of Shashamane on rt 47 MORE

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Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Sodo

Betty Hite Graff	1963-65
J. William Graff	1963-65
Wayne Alexander Charlie	1964-66
Joan K. Pamment	1964-66
Thurman A. Ragar, Jr.	1964-67
Raymond W. Steveson	1965-67
Judy L. White	1965-67
(Warren) Michael White	1965-67
David Hartmann	1966-68
Erick R. Nilsen	1967-69
Solveig H. Nilsen	1967-69
John I. Trull	1967-
Ninian Beall, Jr.	1968-69
John Burns	1968-70
John Byrne	1968-70
Donald Henry	1969-71
Steve Sheffield	1972–73
David Philip Bratton-Kearns	1974-75

If you served in this community and are not listed, please send your name and years of service to the webmaster.

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Please note: All maps and borders are approximate; likewise, distances listed for location.

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