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The Anna M. Ross Camp #1 Needs Your Help to Preserve Our Local Civil War Heritage. Please click on the photo below to learn more about our efforts to preserve and protect the Frankford Memorial Monument at Cedar HIll Cemetery.
The Sons of
Union Veterans of the Civil War is a patriotic and educational
organization, similar to the Grand Army of the Republic. It was founded on
November 12, 1881 and incorporated by Act of Congress August 20, 1954. The
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is the legal heir to and
representative of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Hereditary (Member & Junior) and
Nonhereditary (Associate) Eligibility
Hereditary Member (and
Junior):
A male descendant, whether through lineal or collateral line and
not less than 14 years of age (8 to 14 years for Junior), who:
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Is a blood relative of a Soldier,
Sailor, Marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service, who was
regularly mustered and served honorably in, was honorably discharged
from or died in the service of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Revenue
Cutter Service of the United States of America or in such state
regiments called to active service and was subject to orders of United
States general officers, between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865;
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Has never been convicted of any infamous or
heinous crime;
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Has, or whose ancestor through whom
membership is claimed has, never voluntarily borne arms against the
government of the United States.
Nonhereditary (Associate):
Men who do not have the ancestry to qualify for hereditary
membership, but who demonstrate a genuine interest in the Civil War and
who can subscribe to the purpose and objects of the SUVCW may become
Associates.
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An Associate may vote and hold any
office except those of Commander-in-Chief, Senior Vice
Commander-in-Chief, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, National Secretary,
National Treasurer and Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans
Reserve.
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Associates may not exceed one-third of
the total membership of the Camp at the time of election.
We cordially invite you to download a membership application.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to download the application. You can click the button below to download a free version for your computer if necessary.
When completed, please mail it to:
Anna M. Ross Camp #1
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
4278 Griscom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
You may also request membership information by e-mailing:
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