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Revolutionary War soldiers slated for reburial 243 years after battle
« on: April 22, 2023, 10:07:33 am »
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/
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Re: Revolutionary War soldiers slated for reburial 243 years after battle
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2023, 10:09:34 am »
Can they tell from the bones if the person was gay or trannie?  What pronoun will be used at the burial? :whistle:
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Re: Revolutionary War soldiers slated for reburial 243 years after battle
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2023, 10:23:38 am »
Even cooler would be if they did some y-dna testing, and were able to determine who each soldier was via descendent matching. By either via direct or uncle.
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I display the Confederate Battle Flag in honor of my great great great grandfathers who spilled blood at Wilson's Creek and Shiloh.  5 others served in the WBTS with honor too.
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