Revolutionary War soldiers slated for reburial 243 years after battle
By Jonathan Lehrfeld
Apr 21, 11:02 AM
The rediscovered remains of American Revolutionary War soldiers who died in South Carolina more than 240 years ago are set to be reinterred this weekend in a ceremony to honor their sacrifice to a budding nation.
Archeologists excavated the skeletal remains of 14 individuals in fall 2022 at the Camden Battlefield, the site of a 1780 British victory during America’s fight for independence.
“Honoring these heroes in a respectful manner and ensuring the permanent protection of their remains continues to be the mission of this effort,” Doug Bostick, CEO of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, said in a release.
The reburial of the unknown soldiers will honor some of America’s earliest fallen and advance current understanding of how the important battle unfolded.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/04/21/revolutionary-war-soldiers-slated-for-reburial-243-years-after-battle/