Union soldier found 162 years after battle is set to be buried at Arlington

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What happened

Archaeological findings at Manassas National Battlefield Park have led to the discovery of a young Union soldier's remains, believed to have been between 16 and 19 years old when he fought in 1862.

Key facts

  • Archaeological findings at Manassas National Battlefield Park have led to the discovery of a young Union soldier's remains, believed to have been between 16 and 19 years old when he fought in 1862.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:33:27 UTC.

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