MATTHEWS, N.C. — It was 100 years ago World War I came to an end.
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A Matthews soldier died on the battlefield 30 minutes before the cease-fire was declared.
He is one of many local service members who died to protect the U.S. during the war.
In the video at the top of this web page, Eyewitness news reporter Tina Terry uncovered why their stories are now coming to light.
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