1986 Vol. 4 5 Dec Palmetto Partisan Jounal

Author:Dec Palmetto Partisan Jounal
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: confederate, soldier, sons, veterans, south carolina

Some of the developers have taken action to prevent serious desecration of historic sites such as; screening projects with trees and making road and access improvements totaling $3 million. However, many of the historic battlegrounds are being paved over.

Ironically, it was just such development that led to the discovery of the Unknown Soldiers remains. Bulldozers had removed top soil to within 6-8 inches of the grave but the remains had not been disturbed on the day prior to discovery. The site was covered with four feet of fill dirt the following day*^ thus making further recovery or excavation impossible. The remains had to be removed from the grave in order to preserve them.

When discovered the body had been field stripped of belt, weapon and boots. There were no personal possessions found in or about the shallow grave which was located approximately fifty to sixty yards from the field

hospital.

The Unknown Soldier had

On the left is a map of the Battle of Ox Hill showing the battle lines of of the opposing armies superimposed over the sites of comnercial develop ment in the area.

Above right, is s photograph of some of the relics recovered with the remains of the Unknown Soldier. They p are four brass buttons with the State Seal, and a 58 cal. mini-ball.

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