A human face to the remains

A cone-shaped headdress perches on his head.

His hair peeks out from underneath, falling to the nape of his neck.

His gaze is transfixed, seemingly focused on duty.

His posture is perfect, his mustache thick.

Even in full military regalia, he looks like a young man.

His is the face of one of the Hessian soldiers killed at Red Bank.

Working from a skull that was among the remains discovered at Red Bank, artist Moises Martinez of the New Jersey State Police Forensic Technology Center created a sketch to give a human visage to one of the soldiers.

The skull was one of two complete crania recovered by researchers in 2022.

The sketch brings true humanity to the remains.

The sketch is part of an exhibit at Red Bank Battlefield Park’s Whitall House.