Revolutionary War Veterans Honored

With a variety of events on April 20-22, 14 veterans of the Revolutionary War were honored.

Last fall, at the Revolutionary War battlefield site at Camden, the remains of 14 soldiers were uncovered during an archaeological dig. After extensive excavation and research on the site, the remains are believed to be of 12 Continental Army soldiers, one Loyalist soldier from NC, and one soldier who served with British 71st Regiment of Foot, Fraser’s Highlanders.

The events began with the soldiers lying in repose at Historic Camden on Thursday and Friday, and culminated with a funeral service at Bethesda Presbyterian on Saturday morning, followed by ceremonies at the Camden Battlefield.

An official burial will be announced at a later date, as plans are in the works for a National Cemetery at the Camden Battlefield site.

Photos courtesy Johnny Deal.