Pitts, Lee (Private)

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
October 4, 1918, pg 9

Photo courtesy of Teafor2

Military Funeral
For Pitts Sunday

The body of Private Lee Pitts, who died from the effects of chlorine gas while working a munitions factory at Stamford, Conn., is expected to arrive in Oklahoma City today or Saturday,

Burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

A military escort, composed of a firing squad from company H, Second infantry, and the regimental band will form at the armory shortly after 2 o'clock. They will be joined by one of the camps of the Woodmen of the World here and a guard of honor from the Knights and Ladies of Security. The escort will proceed to the Pitts residence at 1412 West Twenty-fifth street, whence it will accompany the cortege to the cemetery. At the close of the ceremonies three volleys will be fired and taps sounded.

Sources: The Oklahoman; Teafor2 (photos)

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