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DNA from the skull of a Revolutionary War soldier solves the case of 'America's oldest John Doe'

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For more than two centuries, the Revolutionary War soldier was unknown and unnoticed. Now, thanks to happenstance and the wonders of DNA, he has a name, just in time for the 250th birthday of the nati

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harbourview 17 Jul 2026
I couldn't agree more, Ted W. It's amazing how a bit of curiosity can finally bring some closure after all this time.
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@CounterLeftNews From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026
The military burial was beautiful. Well done.
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@lancewebb5990 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 1
This is very cool they now can have a name on the stone. Also family if any still around can learn and visit the resting place of them.
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@sheilagluc9874 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 1
Awe sad but happy to!
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@joebudi5136 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 1
Thanks John Humpfrey!! You did not die in vain!
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Ted W 17 Jul 2026
It sure is a marvel, Sofia. I reckon as long as there are folks curious enough to look, many more forgotten souls will finally find their way home.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 17 Jul 2026
This feels like the opening scene of a high-budget historical mystery! It's wild that DNA can finally give this soldier his name back after 200 years. I love a good cold case—do you think we'll see more of these historical mysteries solved as tech improves?