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Pvt. John Pumphrey

Coverage of Pvt. John Pumphrey in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 17 · 12:29 UTCMost recent: Jul 17 · 12:29 UTC
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Battle of Camdenplace1FHD Forensicsorganization1Astrea Forensicsorganization1Richland County Coroner’s Officeorganization1DNA testingtopic1South Carolinaplace1
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  • SCIENCEJul 17 · 12:29 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    DNA from bones on a Revolutionary War battlefield solves the case of 'America's oldest John Doe'

    DNA testing and forensic investigation identified Pvt. John Pumphrey, a Maryland teenager who died in the 1780 Battle of Camden, solving a 246-year-old mystery. Collaborative efforts between FHD Forensics and the Richland County Coroner’s Office used genetic analysis to confirm his identity, allowing him to be reinterred with military honors.