rumors are that many had the option "hanging or America". :-))

Nah, that was Australia.

Although my very German great-great-great-grand-father left absolutely no
tracks leading back to the "old country"...

After extensive (and fruitless) research, I've come to the conclusion that
he was on the run.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"