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Victim of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre identified through DNA genealogy as WWI veteran

A 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victim whose remains were found during an archaeological dig at Oaklawn Cemetery has been identified through DNA genealogy, Tulsa officials announced.

Victim of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre identified through DNA genealogy as WWI veteran
Victim of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre identified through DNA genealogy as WWI veteran

Victim of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre identified through DNA genealogy as WWI veteran

Mayor G.T. Bynum announced at a news conference Friday the victim’s identity as C.L. Daniel, a veteran who served in World War I.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

The mayor expressed his condolences to the family of C.L. Daniel, a World War I veteran and a fellow citizen of our city. The community is in shock and mourning, with many paying tribute to us, a city that has lost one of its brave heroes.

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