LT John William Grout of Worcester, Massachusetts was 18 years old when he was killed in action at the Battle of Ball’s Bluff on October 21, 1861. His family marked his absence at family events by keeping his empty chair at the table. Inspired by this, Henry S Washburn composed “The Vacant Chair”Submitted by Unionforever1865 t3_y9w22s in WorcesterMA
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Wow that’s a wild story and a moving song. Thanks for sharing
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