Grout, William Wallace b. May 24, 1836 d. October 7, 1902 Civil War Union Army Officer, US Congressman. He was commissioned in July 1862 as a Captain in the 15th Vermont Volunteer Infantry, eventually being promoted up to Lieutenant Colonel. He fought with his regiment on the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3,1863), where his unit was part of the Vermont Brigade's celebrated flank attack on Pickett's Charge. Became a Brigadier General in the Vermont militia and was assigned to command a brigade that defended the US border during the time...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Grove Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA Plot: Section 2, Block 30, Lot 346, Grave 1
Harrington, Ephraim W. b. January 16, 1833 d. October 19, 1914 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Entered the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company G, 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry on June 20, 1861. Served throughout the War with his regiment, which was part of the illustrious First Vermont Brigade. Fought at the Battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cedar Creek. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant of Company G on August 8, 1864, then to Captain and Company commander on December...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Grove Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
b. May 24, 1836 d. October 7, 1902