Lost Soldier Found After 150 Years | Charlottesville News

A forgotten Civil War soldier, likely 17-19, was found in Virginia’s Manassas battlefield in 2017—over 150 years after he died in the First Battle of Bull Run. His remains were discovered near a Union signal tower during an archaeological survey, sparking efforts to identify and honor him. With no family records or clear identity, his story embodies the countless unsung lives lost in the war. The National Park Service is now working to exhume and properly bury him later this year—a poignant tribute to a young life cut short and finally remembered. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e1b01d993ace64f