Researchers announced Friday that some of America’s first veterans have been foundUniversity of South Carolina researchers and South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust discovered the remains of 14 soldiers who fought in the Battle of Camden during the Revolutionary War. The 1780 battle was a disastrous defeat for the continental army, but it spurred a leadership change in America’s southern forces. “The team that removed the bodies, it was an awe-struck experience to watch them do their work,” Doug Bostick, a researcher, said.Using metal detectors and archaeology, the team discovered 14 remains, including 12 continental soldiers. Two of the soldiers appear to be teens. The remains were a reminder about the realities of war. “It was a very August day and the losers weren’t there to bury their dead and the winners were, the British and I don’t think they took much time digging graves,” Steve Smith, a researcher, said.Watch the video above for more on this story. Researchers announced Friday that some of America’s first veterans have been found University of South Carolina researchers and South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust discovered the remains of 14 soldiers who fought in the Battle of Camden during the Revolutionary War. The 1780 battle was a disastrous defeat for the continental army, but it spurred a leadership change in America’s southern forces. “The team that removed the bodies, it was an awe-struck experience to watch them do their work,” Doug Bostick, a researcher, said.Using metal detectors and archaeology, the team discovered 14 remains, including 12 continental soldiers. Two of the soldiers appear to be teens. The remains were a reminder about the realities of war. “It was a very August day and the losers weren’t there to bury their dead and the winners were, the British and I don’t think they took much time digging graves,” Steve Smith, a researcher, said.Watch the video above for more on this story.
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