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The Teen Soldier Who Fought for Freedom | Salt Lake City News
A teenage Revolutionary War soldier, Private John Pumphrey, whose identity vanished for 250 years, has been brought back to life through cutting-edge DNA and genealogy research. Enlisting at just 13-15, illiterate and an orphan, he marched over 1,000 miles before dying at the Battle of Camden. His remains, one of 14 found in 2022, were matched to living relatives, restoring his story and honoring his sacrifice with a military burial. This breakthrough transforms history from distant legend into a deeply personal tribute to the real people who fought for America. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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