Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Website

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Anna M. Ross, Camp #1
4278 Griscom Street Philadelphia, PA. 19124

(215) 289-6484

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Affiliates
 SUVCW Auxiliary
28th PA Vol Inf
28th PA Brass Band
GAR Museum

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:

  •  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;

  • Has never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime;

  • 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.

  •  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.
     

  •  Associates may not exceed one-third of the total membership of the Camp at the time of election.

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Anna M. Ross Camp #1
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
4278 Griscom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124

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