Sunday, September 30, 2007

Claude Pitts, Father

While entering pictures on my web site of dad stationed at the Panama Canal Zone, I remembered a story he told me when he first enlisted before WW2. The recuitment officer gave him a choice of 2 assignments. One was to be stationed at the Panama Canal, the other was at the Philippine Islands. He said it didn't make a difference to him so a flip of the coin picked the Canal Zone. He could have been a part of the Death March when Japan invaded and I wouldn't be here today.

Henry

Friday, September 28, 2007

DNA testing

While googling around for something completely different I came across this site.
http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/p/pitts/index.html
I got completely intriqued and saw results of the various Pitts clans. I joined and submitted for a 37 marker test, about $180. I should match up to the Pitts group 2. If I don't then this will be a short forum. Results in about 4 weeks.

Henry