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Teen Soldier Found at Battle of Camden | Oakland News
They’ve finally named a face from the American Revolution: John Pumphrey, a 13- to 15-year-old soldier who died at the Battle of Camden in 1780. His remains, found in 2020 alongside 13 others, were identified through groundbreaking forensic genealogy—matching DNA with living relatives. This discovery not only reveals the brutal cost of the war but also honors young soldiers who gave everything for independence. After years of painstaking work, Pumphrey and his comrades received proper burials, proving how science can turn history into human stories. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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