Tribute paid to Revolutionary War soldiers who are at eternal rest in Wilmington

Part of Wilmington’s story in the American Revolution is now etched on a memorial.

A monument that was dedicated Wednesday explains the relatively recent discovery that remains of American and British forces – first buried at what is now Rodney Square and later disinterred – are contained in a mass grave at Wilmington-Brandywine Cemetery on Delaware Avenue.

33 of the soldiers have been identified by name. Among the 28 Americans was Private Caesar Rose…

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