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Teen Soldier Identified from Revolutionary War | Washington DC News
They’ve finally named a face—well, bones—to a Revolutionary War soldier: John Pumphrey, a Maryland teen as young as 13 when he enlisted in 1777 and died just three years later at the brutal Battle of Camden. Found in 2020, his remains were identified via DNA matching with living relatives, turning a century-old mystery into a personal story. This discovery not only honors his sacrifice but also deepens our understanding of South Carolina’s pivotal—and bloody—role in the Revolution, reminding us that history is made of real people, even the youngest among them. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett…
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