During a quiet walk through Poplar Grove Cemetery, retired orthopedic surgeon David Urquia stumbled upon a beautifully preserved headstone: Private James Hudson Grover, a young soldier from rural Waldo County, Maine. Intrigued, David felt compelled to learn more. What he discovered was a tale of courage and sacrifice that’s as moving today as it was in the 1860s.

This is Private Grover’s story — a story of resilience, bravery, and dedication.