Union Soldier Remains Found at Manassas Battlefield to Be Reinterred in Arlington Cemetery

Union soldier remains found at Manassas Battlefield to be reinterred in Arlington Cemetery

“Every soldier who fought on this battlefield has a story, even if we may never know their name," said Manassas Battlefield State Park Superintendent.

Union soldier’s remains unearthed at Manassas Battlefield to be buried in Arlington

The soldier was discovered in March 2024, when archaeologists working at Manassas National Battlefield Park uncovered the soldier’s nearly complete remains buried at the site of a Civil War field hospital.

Union soldier's remains unearthed at Manassas Battlefield to be buried in Arlington

A young Union soldier who likely died fighting in the Second Battle of Manassas more than 160 years ago is finally heading to his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Civil War soldier recovered at Manassas Battlefield to finally rest at Arlington

A young Union soldier will finally have a permanent resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.