Teen Soldier Found at Battle of Camden | Texas News

They’ve finally identified the remains of John Pumphrey, a Maryland teen who died in the deadliest battle of the American Revolution — the Battle of Camden in 1780. Found in 2020 alongside 13 other soldiers, his DNA was matched to living relatives using cutting-edge forensic genealogy, revealing he was likely just 13 or 15 when he enlisted. This discovery turns history into a human story — honoring a young sacrifice made for American independence. All 14 soldiers are now laid to rest with dignity, a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom and the power of science to reconnect us with our past. 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/3dc345a9ff91768f