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Dale Crandell - Commander
2021 National SUVCW Encampment Coming to St. Louis!
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Support Our Efforts By Taking Out Loyalty Bonds
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Info in December Unionist
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Fletcher & Wilhelmi Camps have some September Events.
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COL. FRIEDRICH HECKER MONUMENT RE-DEDICATION-
The German Government, St. Louis German Community, and the Missouri Sons of Union Veterans (members of the Grant Camp and St. James Camp) honor the memory of Col. Friedrich Hecker, 1848 Revolutionary and Civil War Colonel.
Later in the day at the Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, IL, the German Community held a graveside ceremony for Colonel Friedrich Hecker. Leading the Sons of Union Veterans parts of the ceremonies were members of the Col. Friedrich Hecker Camp SUVCW, Belleville, IL. US Grant Camp members assisted.
check out www.grantcamp.org for the Youtube videos.
The German Government, St. Louis German Community, and the Missouri Sons of Union Veterans (members of the Grant Camp and St. James Camp) honor the memory of Col. Friedrich Hecker, 1848 Revolutionary and Civil War Colonel.
Later in the day at the Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, IL, the German Community held a graveside ceremony for Colonel Friedrich Hecker. Leading the Sons of Union Veterans parts of the ceremonies were members of the Col. Friedrich Hecker Camp SUVCW, Belleville, IL. US Grant Camp members assisted.
check out www.grantcamp.org for the Youtube videos.
133rd Anniversary of President Grant's Passing Ceremony
SCENES FROM THE DEPARTMENT ENCAMPMENT AT BENNETT SPRINGS STATE PARK
150th Anniversary of Memorial Day
150th Anniversary of Memorial Day General Order by
General John Logan -
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Civil War Era Ceremonies May 28th
film by Walt Busch, still photos Randy Baehr
General John Logan -
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Civil War Era Ceremonies May 28th
film by Walt Busch, still photos Randy Baehr
Ste. Genevieve Memorial Day - St James Camp Remembers
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Hopewell, MO - Fletcher Camp Remembers
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Remembering the 56th US Colored Troops -
May 5 - Jefferson Barracks
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US Grant Camp #68 led ceremonies at the 56th US Colored Troops Monument in Jefferson Barracks on May 5. The Unit had over 600 casualties to disease during the war and the monument is to the 175+ who died from Cholera on their way home to be mustered out. Special thanks to the Cleveland High School ROTC for participating and presenting the colors. Walter Fox for singing and Professor Sarah Cato for their remarks. A link to the youtube video of the entire ceremony is below.
SHERMAN DAY IN THE ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
Lillie Camp #6, Jefferson City, being sworn in by Department Commander R. Burd Jr. on November 5th. The ceremonies were held at Jefferson City National Cemetery for more information about the camp contact Pete Oetting, the camp commander by clicking here .
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Fletcher Camp #47's SVR Unit marches in the Farmington, MO, Veterans Day Parade held on November 4.
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US Grant Camp #68 honors the last Union soldier to pass away in St Louis County - Seaman August Moreau. Moreau died in 1945 and is buried at St. Monica's Catholic Cemetery in Creve Coeur, MO. On November 4th, Grant Camp placed a ground marker indicating his service at the site.
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TWO MISSOURIANS HONORED AT NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT
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At the 2017 National Encampment, held in Lansing, MI, Commander-in-Chief Don Martin (pictured) honored two Missourians. PCinC Don Palmer, Jr, of US Grant Camp #68 of St. Louis, received a meritorious service award with gold star for all his work on organizing the Missouri Vicksburg Monument Rededication that was held this past May.
The other awardee was PCinC Ed Krieser of Lincoln Camp #2, Branson, MO. He received the Elmer (Bud) Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award for all the work he has done and continues to do for both the SUVCW and the SVR. |
Missouri Delegation at the 2017 National Encampment
Pictured L-R: Walt Busch, PDC; Sumner Hunnewell, JVC; Dale Crandell, SVC; Bob Petrovic, PDC; Don Palmer, PCinC; John Palmer, delegate; John Avery, PDC
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NEW CAMP FORMED IN JEFFERSON CITY
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A new camp has formed in Jefferson City, MO, its name is Lillie Camp No. 6. The name recalls the Union camp that General John Frémont established in 1861 naming a camp after his daughter, Lily. The camp was at Jefferson City. For those interested in joining the camp, membership in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is required.
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The Sons...
In 1881 the GAR formed the Sons of Veterans of the United States of America (SV) to carry on its traditions and memory long after the GAR had ceased to exist. Membership was open to any man who could prove ancestry to a member of the GAR or to a veteran eligible for membership in the GAR. In later years, men who did not have the ancestry to qualify for hereditary membership, but who demonstrated a genuine interest in the Civil War and could subscribe to the purpose and objectives of the SUVCW, were admitted as Associates. This practice continues today.
Many GAR Posts sponsored Camps of the SV. In 1925 the SV name was changed to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), under which its federal charter was issued in 1954. The SUVCW is legally recognized as the heir to, and representative of, the GAR.
Today, the National Organization of the SUVCW, headed by an annually elected Commander-in-Chief, oversees the operation of 26 Departments, each consisting of one or more states, a Department-at-Large, a National Membership-at-Large, and over 200 community based Camps. More than 6,360 men enjoy the benefits of membership in the only male organization dedicated to the principles of the GAR -- Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty. It publishes "The BANNER" quarterly for its members. The SUVCW National Headquarters is located in the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The SUVCW is one of five Allied Orders of the GAR. The other four Orders are: Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Many GAR Posts sponsored Camps of the SV. In 1925 the SV name was changed to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), under which its federal charter was issued in 1954. The SUVCW is legally recognized as the heir to, and representative of, the GAR.
Today, the National Organization of the SUVCW, headed by an annually elected Commander-in-Chief, oversees the operation of 26 Departments, each consisting of one or more states, a Department-at-Large, a National Membership-at-Large, and over 200 community based Camps. More than 6,360 men enjoy the benefits of membership in the only male organization dedicated to the principles of the GAR -- Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty. It publishes "The BANNER" quarterly for its members. The SUVCW National Headquarters is located in the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The SUVCW is one of five Allied Orders of the GAR. The other four Orders are: Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Dedicated to preserving the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic
and our ancestors who fought to save the Union, 1861-1865.
and our ancestors who fought to save the Union, 1861-1865.
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