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John Grout
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His death inspired a famous poem that was later turned into a Civil War song. The poem ("The Vacant Chair") is an allegory that describes the pain suffered by the family of those killed in war when sitting at the Thanksgiving table. The poem was written by Henry South. Washburn and was turned into song by George F. Root.
Root wrote "The Battle Cry of Freedom", "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!" and other songs of the Civil War.
"The Vacant Chair" was a hit in both the North and the South. Lieutenant Grout"s body was recovered on November 5, 1861, after being washed 35 miles back to Washington, District of Columbia His remains were identified by the name written on his clothing.
