Soldier 9B Now Has a Name | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

In a powerful twist of history, archaeologists in South Carolina have identified the remains of a Revolutionary War soldier once known only as 9B — now revealed to be John Pumphrey, a Maryland teen who may have enlisted at just thirteen. Using cutting-edge DNA analysis and family records, genetic genealogist Allison Peacock connected the bones to living descendants, sparking emotional reunions and a long-overdue honor. Pumphrey’s tombstone, once marked “Unknown,” will soon bear his name — a poignant tribute to a forgotten hero who gave his life for the birth of America. Listen in comfort:Get…