Continuing Record-Breaking Efforts

The Rev War Forensic Institute (RWFI) arose in 2025 as a part of the groundbreaking work to identify THE FOURTEEN – men who were killed in action at the Battle of Camden, and whose remains were endangered by erosion and relic hunting activities. After reburial with military honors, we successfully extracted their DNA for genetic genealogy.

America’s first veterans inspired us to develop a long term vision for learning all we can from this investigation of a lifetime, and sharing it with others. RWFI was the result of that vision.

Unlocking History with Paleogenomics

Truly groundbreaking DNA technology makes “impossible” historical discoveries…possible.

Learning & Engaging Ethically

Employing deep respect and globally accepted standards to Ancient DNA and genetic genealogy research on human remains

Sharing Our Discoveries

What stories are buried in the ancient DNA of America’s heroes? Our mission includes sharing what we uncover.

Where It All Began

The Camden Burials Project was a multi-agency collaborative battlefield preservation project unlike anything that had come before.