Pvt. John Pumphrey, a Revolutionary War soldier killed in 1780, was identified after 246 years via DNA from bones found at a South Carolina battlefield. Archaeologists discovered remains in 2020, leading to his recognition ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
Revolutionary War Soldier Identified After 246 Years
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