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- General Orders 1 (30 January 2013)
- General Orders 2 (19 October 2013)
- General Orders 3 (19 October 2013)
- General Orders 5 (11 November 2013)
- General Orders 4 (23 November 2013)
- General Orders 6 (23 November 2013)
- General Orders 7 (23 November 2013)
- General Orders 8 (23 November 2013)
- General Orders 9 (23 November 2013)
- General Orders 10 (23 November 2013)
- General Orders 11 (31 December 2013)
- General Orders 1 (4 January 2014)
- General Orders 2 (20 January 2014)
- General Orders 3 (21 January 2014)
- General Orders 5 (12 February 2014)
- General Orders 4 (16 February 2014)
- General Orders 6 (1 March 2014)
- General Orders 7 (11 March 2014)
- General Orders 8 (16 March 2014)
- General Orders 9 (5 May 2014)
- General Orders 10 (6 August 2014)
- General Orders 11 (8 September 2014)
- General Orders 12 (8 September 2014)
- General Orders 13 (13 October 2014)
- General Orders 14 (13 October 2014)
- General Orders 15 (26 October 2014)
- General Orders 16 (15 November 2014)
- General Orders 17 (15 November 2014)
- General Orders 1 (16 February 2015)
- General Orders 2 (8 March 2015)
- General Orders 3 (8 March 2015)
- General Orders 4 (14 March 2015)
- General Orders 5 (31 March 2015)
- General Orders 6 (11 May 2015)
- General Orders 7 (11 May 2015)
- General Orders 8 (11 May 2015)
- General Orders 9 (9 July 2015)
- General Orders 10 (12 July 2015)
- General Orders 11 (14 July 2015)
- General Orders 12 (15 July 2015)
- General Orders 13 (27 October 2015)
- General Orders 14 (14 December 2015)
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GENERAL ORDER 2013-1
Sons of Veterans Reserve
7 January 2013
1. The 57th Annual Grand Army of the Republic Remembrance Day Parade sponsored by Sons of Veterans Reserve Military Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be held on Saturday 23 November 2013 and not on Saturday 16 November 2013 as previously published. We apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause.
2. The SVR/SUVCW headquarters hotel has also changed. Our headquarters hotel is now the Wyndham Hotel 95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA, phone 1-717-339-0020. There is a 2 night minimum and we have a special daily room rate of $113.00. They also own the Courtyard Marriott which is right next door within walking distance and the rate there is also $113.00. In addition to the hotel room rate the local and state governmental authorities will impose their customary tax on hotel guests. Hotel reservations can be made any time after 15 January 2013. It is suggested that you make your reservation early as this will be the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address which may result in a large number of visitors to Gettysburg for Remembrance Day weekend. The special hotel rate is available to all those identifying themselves as participating in the SVR/SUVCW Remembrance Day activities.
3. The annual SVR breakfast will be held at the Wyndham Hotel at 8:00 a.m. 23 November 2013. Reservations should be made with Colonel Donald E. Darby, Adjutant General of the SVR.
4. The annual Grand Army of the Republic memorial ceremony will be conducted at the Woolson Monument in Ziegler’s Grove on 23 November 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
5. The Original Civil War Ball sponsored by the SVR/SUVCW will be held at the Wyndham Hotel on the evening of 23 November 2013. Tickets are available from Brigadier General Henry E. Shaw, Jr., Deputy Commander of the SVR. Music will be by the Philadelphia Brigade Band with dance instruction by the Victorian Dance Ensemble Performing Troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation. The net proceeds from this ball are donated to the Gettysburg National Military Park for monument preservation.
Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
1. It is with deep regret and respect that the Commanding General, SVR, announces the retirement of Lt. Colonel Jack Grothe, Commander of the 4th Military District.
2. Under Lt. Colonel Grothe’s tutelage the 4th Military District membership has increased tenfold. His leadership and insightfulness is reflected in the mission of the 4th Military District’s officers and men.
3. Lt. Colonel Grothe is transferred to the SVR Inactive Reserve at his current rank effective 15 November 2013.
Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
GENERAL ORDER 2013-3
Sons of Veterans Reserve
19 October 2013
1. Effective 15 November 2013 1st Lt. David M. Lamb is appointed as the Commander of the 4th Military District, SVR. He is commissioned to the rank of Major and will serve as such until 14 November 2016 or until properly relieved.
2. Contact information for Major Lamb is: Major David M. Lamb, 6350 NW 106th Street, #315, Johnston, IA 50131 Phone - 515-986-4825 Email - Digger1@q.com
3. Major Lamb has appointed the following officers to the current rank and positions, serving until 14 November 2016 or until properly relieved, within the 4th Military District:
a. Captain Courtney S. Stahr, District Chief of Staff, 10040 Echo Valley Rd., West Union, Iowa 52175, 563-422-5407, 1cplstahr@gmail.com
b. Captain Ronald F. Rittel, District Adjutant, 2318 40th St., Des Moines, Iowa 50310, 515-205-8401, rittel@mchsi.com
c. Captain Richard D. “Jake” Grim, District Inspector General, 402 East Arkansas Ave, Bloomfield, Iowa 52537, 641-664-3135, grimrd@gmail.com
d. 1st Lt. Gary Scheel, District Public Information Officer, 6383 Jefferson St. Box 87, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri 63670, 573-883-9397, Somewhere1@sbcglobal.net
e. 1st Lt. Jerome Kowalski, District Chaplain, 206 E. Grantley, Elmhurst, Illinois 40126, 773-631-1610, paptom@msn.com
Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve.
1. Effective this date Major Edward Kreiser, Commander of the 3rd Military District has resigned his position as Commander in that he is changing his residence to Missouri.
2. The Commanding General of the SVR deeply appreciates the work and effort that Major Kreiser has put forth during his tenure as the 3rd Military District Commander.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve.
3. Effective 23 November 2013 the Commanding General SVR, takes great pleasure in reappointing the following officers to their current positions: a. BGEN Henry E. Shaw, Jr., Deputy Commander Sons of Veterans Reserve
b. Colonel Elmer F. Atkinson, Inspector General
c. Colonel Andrew M. Johnson, Washington D.C. Liaison
d. Colonel Donald E. Darby, Adjutant General
e. Colonel Robert M. Petrovic, Chief of Staff
f. Lt. Colonel James B. Pahl, Judge Advocate General
g. Captain Allen Teller, 3rd Military District Commander
h. Major William Tisch, 6th Military District Commander
i. Lt. Colonel Mark Day, 2nd Military District Commander
j. Major David M. Lamb, 4th Military District Commander
k. Major Peter N. Rotando, 1st Military District Commander
l. Major Eric Peterson, 7th Military District Commander
m. Major Leo Kennedy, Public Information Officer
n. Major Eric Schmincke, Provost Marshal
o. Captain Jerome W. Kowalski, Chaplain
p. Captain David K. Hann, Deputy Provost Marshal
q. Sgt. Major Ivan E. Franz, Musician Sgt. Major
4. These officers will rank as such until 14 November 2016 or until properly relieved.
Major General Robert E. Grim Attest: 1. Effective this date the Commanding General announces the changes in the contact information of the General Staff and Military District Staff including the ranks to which each currently hold.
All appointments and ranks will be in effect from 23 November 2013 until 14 November 2016 or until properly relieved:
a. National Staff:
1. Major General Robert E. Grim – Commanding General
5367 SR 72 South, Sabina, OH 45169-9425; phone (937) 584-4622
Email: robertgrimSVR@hotmail.com
2. Brig. General Henry E. Shaw, Jr. – Deputy Commanding General
27 Griswold Street, Delaware, OH 43015-1716; phone (740) 369-3722
Email: hshaw@columbus.rr.com
3. Colonel Robert M. Petrovic – Chief of Staff
6519 Cherokee Lane, Cedar Hill, MO 63016; phone (636) 274-4567
Email: rpetro777@aol.com
4. Colonel Donald E. Darby – Adjutant General
1382 Western Ave, Chillicothe, OH 45601; phone (740) 772-6081
Email: darby@horizonview.net
5. Lt. Colonel James B. Pahl – Judge Advocate General
445 W. Maple St. Mason, MI 48854; phone (517) 676-1471
Email: jbpahl0824@yahoo.com
6. Colonel Elmer F. (Bud) Atkinson – Inspector General
1016 Gorman St. Philadelphia, PA 19116; phone (215) 673-1688
Email: bud-atkinson@comcast.net
7. Colonel Andrew M. Johnson – Washington D.C. Liaison Officer
1200 S. Monroe St. Arlington, VA 22204 (703) 892-4247
Email: amjohnson@juno.com
8. Captain Jerome W. Kowalski – National Chaplain
206 Grantley, Elmhurst, IL 60126; phone (773) 631-1610
Email: paptom@msn.com
9. Major Eric J. Schmincke – Provost Marshal
122 Carriage Dr. Birdsboro, PA 19508; phone (610) 582-7763
Email: eric_schmincke@windstream.net
10. Captain David K. Hann – Deputy Provost Marshal
440 Clark Dr. Hammonton, NJ 08037; phone (609) 561-7312
Email: IC1stMarylandES@aol.com
1. First Military District
a. Major Peter N. Rotando – Commander
76 Sterling St. West Boylston, MA 01583-1217; phone (508) 835-4896
No Email
b. 2nd Lieutenant Richard P. Luflin – Public Information Officer
30 Hagan St. Apt. 303 Providence, RI 02904; phone (401) 588-5131
No Email
2. Second Military District
a. Lt. Colonel Mark Day – Commander
104 Mulberry Place, Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 385-7283
Email: oscmbb64@msn.com
b. Major Michael A. Paquette – Chief of Staff
11901 Branchwater St, Fredericksburg, VA 22407; phone (540) 786-3602
Email: Paquettemichaela@aol.com
c. Major Justin Dorsey – District Adjutant
17624 Slate Way Hagerstown, MD 21740; phone (717) 404-3904
Email: jmdsuv@yahoo.com
d. Major Lee Stone – District Inspector General
536 Wordsworth Circle, Purcellville, VA 20132; phone (540) 338-5831
Email: stoneld@aol.com
e. 1st Lieutenant Robert Pollock – Public Information Officer
3504 Wilson St. Fairfax, VA 22030; phone (703) 385-6135
Email: dcsuvcw1@aol.com
f. 1st Lieutenant A. Kendall Chew III- Chaplain
104 Milford Ave. Wilmington, DE 19809; phone (302) 798-6520
Email: 1941akc@verizon.net
3. Third Military District
a. Captain Allen Teller – Commander
3003 Lamplighter Lane, Kokomo, IN 46902; Phone (606) 346-3789
Email: alan.teller@comcast.net
b. Captain Donald Grant, Sr. – Chief of Staff
1720 Union St., Lancaster, OH 43130; phone (740) 777-4115
Email: grantdonsr@yahoo.com
c. Captain James B. Pahl – District Adjutant
445 Maple St, Mason, MI 48854-1519; phone (517) 676-1471
Email: jbpahl0824@yahoo.com
d. Captain Timothy Downey – District Inspector General
174 Berry Lane, Hustonville, KY 40437; phone (606) 346-3789
Email: downeytimothy@hotmail.com
e. 2nd Lieutenant William Morris – Public Information Officer
Email wr-morris@comcast.net
f. 2nd Lieutenant Jeremy N. Grant – chaplain
6726 Lewis Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130; Phone (740) 415-8988
Email: jeremyg1861@yahoo.com
4. Fourth Military District
a. Major David M. Lamb – Commander
NW 106th St. #315, Johnston, IA 50131; phone (515) 986-4825
Email: Digger1@q.com
b. Captain Courtney S, Stahr – Chief of Staff
10040 Echo Valley Rd., West Union, IA 52175; phone (563) 422-5407
Email: 1cplstahr@gmail.com
c. Captain Ronald R. Rittel – District Adjutant
2318 40th St. Des Moines, IA 50310; phone (515) 205-8401
Email: rittel@mchsi.com
d. Captain Richard D. “Jake” Grim – District Inspector General
402 East Arkansas Ave. Bloomfield, IA 52537 (641) 664-3135
Email: grimrd@gmail.com
e. 1st. Lieutenant Gary L. Scheel – Public Information Officer
5383 Jefferson St. Box 87, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670; phone (573) 883-9397
Email: somewhere1@sbcglobal.net
f. 1st Lieutenant Jerome W. Kowalski – Chaplain
206 East Grantley, Elmhurst, IL 60126; phone (773) 631-1610
Email: paptom@msn.com
5. Fifth Military District -- RESERVED
6. Sixth Military District a. Captain Joseph C. Marti – Commander
164 Live Oak St. Auburn, CA 95603; phone (415) 317-4160
Email: itramcj@yahoo.com
b. VACANT - Chief of Staff and Public Information Officer
Email:
c. Captain Wayne Eder – District Adjutant
PO Box 3988, Carson City, NV 89702; phone (775) 684-9604
Email: trainingchief@firehousemail.com
d. 2nd Lieutenant Dickey – Chaplain
1546 Devonshire Ave. Westlake Village, CA 91361; (805) 496-1144
Email: arydickey1@mac.com
7. Seventh Military District a. Major Eric B Peterson – Commander
4680 Rutledge Dr. Snellville, GA 30039; phone (678) 344-6893
Email: Gdy2shosflthybst@bellsouth.net
b. Captain David DuBrucq - Chief Of Staff
509 Blueridge Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37129; phone (615) 525-1589
Email: sockettuem@comcast.net
c. Captain Jim Ward – District Adjutant
780 Watermill Dr. Merritt Island, FL 37129; phone (321) 457930
Email: jw1638@gmail.com
d. Captain Ted Golab - District Inspector General
6706 Great Water Dr. Flowery Branch, GA 30592; phone (770)-965-3142
Email: Tiger126@bellsouth.net
e. 2nd Lieutenant George Huttick – Public Information Officer
405 Carson Bailey Court, Clarksville, TN 37043; phone (931) 802-8238
Email: None
f. 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth Early – District Chaplain
PSC2 Box 14547, APO 09012
Email: None
Major General Robert E. Grim Attest: 1. Effective date, the Commanding General was proud to present and honor the following Brothers with awards at the SVR Remembrance Day Breakfast:
a. Distinguished Service Medal
1. Dr. Robert Hileman, Jr., 2nd Military District, 110th PVI – posthumously
2. Corporal Charles E. Kuhn, Jr. 2nd Military District, Gettysburg Blues
3. 1st Lieutenant Robert Pollock, 2nd Military District Public Affair Officer
4. Captain George J. Weinmann, 2nd Military District, Commander 83rd NYVI
b. Meritorious Service Medal
1. Captain Andrew P. Lefko, 2nd Military District, Commander Co. B, 26th PVI
2. 1st Lieutenant Wayne L. Eder, 6th Military District Commander Battery A, 3rd U.S. Artillery
3. Captain Joseph C. Marti, 6th Military District, Chief of Staff and Public Information Officer
c. Unit Citation
1. Company I, 83rd New York Volunteers, 2nd Military District
2. Company A, 14th Michigan, 3rd Military District
3. Battery A, 3rd United States Artillery, 6th Military District
Major General Robert E. Grim Attest: 1. Effective this date and affecting all future Remembrance Day Parades the Commanding General has established the “Remembrance Day Order of March” as follows:
Remembrance Day
Order of March
First Division
(1) SVR Banner
(2) Color Guard
(3) Band
(4) SVR Color Guard (Includes SVR Flag)
(5) SVR Commander, SVR Deputy Commander (one rifleman on each side)
(6) SVR General Staff
(7) Military District Commanders
(8) Military District Flags
(9) Uniformed SVR Groups
(10) Carriage to carry President Lincoln and other guests
(11) CinC’s Color Guard (SUVCW Flag)
(12) CinC, SVCinC, JVCinC, Chief of Staff (one rifleman each side)
(13) All National Colors, Camp and national flags (All National Flags on right with other flags on the left equally)
(14) SUVCW Members who are not in uniform but wearing sport coat, tie and SUVCW medal
(15) CinC MOLLUS and flag Bearer
(16) Marching Ladies of the Allied Orders, by year of organization” Ladies of the GAR; ASSUVCW; WRC; DUVCW. Placed behind this group will be any carriages used by the Ladies of the Allied Orders.
Second Division
(17)All other groups, non-SUVCW/SVR or orphan groups (re-enactor) who have no umbrella group
(18) Confederation of Union Generals
(19) United States Colored Troops
(20) Re-enactors (military and Civilian)
Major General Robert E. Grim Attest: 1. Effective this date and affecting all future Remembrance Day Parades the Commanding General has established the “Reviewing Stand Participants” as follows:
Remembrance Day
Reviewing Stand
(Back Row furthest from the curb)
(US flag) (SVR Flag) (CinC Flag)
District Commander or his representative (1st) (2nd) (3rd) (4th) (6th) (7th) (Deputy Provost)
(SVR D.C. Liaison) (Insp. Gen.) (Insp. Gen.) (SVR Chaplain) (P.I.O.) (Military Affairs Committee)
(Rifleman) (SVR Dep. Cmdr) (SVR Cmdr) (President) (CinC) (Gov. Curtin) (SVR CofS) (SVR Adjt.) (Rifleman)
SVR Banner
Major General Robert E. Grim Attest: 1. Effective this date, Major William Tisch, Commander 6th Military District Sons of Veterans Reserve tenders his resignation of that assignment. The Commanding General wishes to
Commend Major Tisch for his dedication and hard work in leading the 6th Military District.
2. Effective 1 January 2014, the Commanding General, SVR appoints Captain Joseph C. Marti, Commander, 6th Military District Sons of Veterans Reserve to serve as such until November 19, 2016 or until properly relieved. Contact information for Captain Marti is as follows: 165 Live Oak St. Auburn, CA 95603, phone (415) 317-4160 email : itramcj@yahoo.com. Captain Marti will report any changes to the 6th Military District Staff in the near term.
3. The following transfer to the SVR Inactive Reserve list occurred effective 23 November 2013: Major Robert D. Champlin, former Adjutant 4th Military District, is transferred to the SVR Inactive Reserve List. The Adjutant General SVR regrets the delay in reporting this action.
Major General Robert E. Grim Attest: *************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************
Major General Robert E. Grim Attest: Major General Robert E. Grim Attest: Major General Robert E. Grim Attest:
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
23 November 2013
b. Military Districts
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
23 November 2013
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
23 November 2013
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
23 November 2013
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
31 December 2013
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans ReserveGeneral Orders 2014
4 January 2014
SVR General Order 2014-01
1. Effective this date, Private Keith Karcher is promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR to serve as such until 4 January 2017. 2nd Lieutenant Karcher is the commanding officer of Company A, 1st Regiment Capital Guards.
2. Lt. Tim Graham is re-commissioned to his current rank to serve as such until 4 January 2017. Lt. Graham is the commanding officer of the Ohio Naval Brigade.
3. Ensign Ken Freshley is re-commissioned to his current rank to serve as such until 4 January 2017. Ensign Freshley serves as the Adjutant to the Ohio Naval Bridge.
4. 1st Lieutenant Martin W. Lowery is re-commissioned to his current rank to serve as such until 4 January 2017. 1st Lt. Lowery serves as the Adjutant to Battery I, 1st Ohio Light Artillery.
5. Private Martin W. Lowery is commissioned to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant to serve as such until 4 January 2017. 2nd Lt. Lowery serves as the Commanding Officer Company G, 63rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
20 January 2014
1. Effective this date, Captain Robert J. Amsler, Jr. is re-commissioned Captain, SVR to rank as such until 20 January 2017 or until properly relieved. Captain Amsler serves as the Commanding Officer, Company A, 2nd Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
2. Effective this date 1st Lieutenant Martin R. Aubuchon is re-commissioned 1st Lieutenant, SVR to rank as such until 20 January 2014 or until properly relieved. 1st Lieutenant Aubuchon serves as the Adjutant of of Company A, 2nd Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
3. Effective this date, 2nd Lieutenant Donald D. Palmer, Jr, is re-commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, SVR to rank as such until 20 January 2014 or until properly relieved. 2nd Lieutenant Palmer serves as Public Information Officer, Company A, 2nd Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
21 January 2014
SVR General Order 2014-03
1. Effective this date, the Commanding General, SVR, received notice from the Commander of the Delaney-Delacy Guard, of Scranton, PA, that the unit had voted to dissolve. Formed in 2004, the Delaney-Delacy Guard was a very active and large unit. During the period 2004-1014 the Guard received a unit citation, erected a monument marking the bicentennial of President Lincoln’s birth; formed and trained a youth drum and bugle corps, which attended Remembrance Day,; and participated in various events throughout Pennsylvania and New York State.
2. It is with a heavy heart that the Commanding General accepts the dissolution of the Delaney-Delacy Guard. Unit Commander, Captain John Hart and Adjutant 1st LT. Ray Sulger are transferred to the SVR Inactive Reserve as of this date.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
12 February 2014
SVR General Order 2014-04
1. Effective this date, 1st Lieutenant Michael Carr is promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR as his unit has surpassed 30 members. Captain Carr serves as the Commanding Officer of Co. B., 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. His commission is effective until 2 February 2017 or until properly relieved.
2. Also effective this date, 1st Sergeant Thomas W. Farlow is commissioned to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, to rank as such until 2 February 2017 or until properly relieved. 2nd Lieutenant Farlow serves as Commanding Officer Co. F., 78th Enrolled Missouri Militia.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
16 February 2014
6. Effective this date, Captain Joseph Marti Commander of the 6th Military District has added the following brothers to the 6th Military District Staff”
a. Captain Ken Auld, Adjutant, PO Box 505, Doyle California, 96109. Phone: 530-310-4990; email: Auld125@yahoo.com
b. 2nd Lieutenant Allen Davis, District Public Information Officer, 360 American Canyon Rd., SPC. 66, American Canyon, California 94503. Phone (H) 707-566-0530; (C) 707-255-1553 email: allendavis@yahoo.com
7. These brother’s commissions will be in effect until 16 February 2017 or until properly relieved.
8. Private David Salyer has been elected Commanding Officer, Company B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry. He is commissioned to the rank of Captain, to serve as such until 16 February 2017 or until properly relieved.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
1 March 2014
SVR General Order 2014-06
9. Effective this date, the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve has issued commissions to the following:
c. Private Stephen A. Michaels is commissioned to the rank of 1st Lieutenant of the 4th Military District Headquarters Company. 1st Lieutenant Michaels will serve as the Unit Commander and rank as such until 1 March 2017 or until properly relieved.
d. 1st Lieutenant David M. Lamb is re-commissioned to the rank of 1st Lieutenant of the 49th Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry. 1st Lieutenant Lamb will serve as the Unit Commander and rank as such until 1 March 2017 or until properly relieved.
e. 1st Lieutenant John J. Green is re-commissioned to the rank of 1st Lieutenant 28th Pennsylvania Company C. He will serve as the Unit Adjutant as rank as such until 1 March 2017 or until properly relieved.
f. 1st Lieutenant Michael E. Erb is re-commissioned to the rank of 1st Lieutenant Weber Guard. He will serve as Unit Commander and rank as such until 1 March 2017 or until properly relieved.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
11 March 2014
SVR General Order 2014-07
1. Effective this date, the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve has ordered that
all units and Districts within the Sons of Veterans Reserve submit the IRS response to the
filing of the 990N with the Annual Unit Strength Report (Form 19).
2. If the Annual Unit Strength report has been submitted for 2014, then a copy of the IRS letter must be forwarded prior to the “drop dead” date for Form 19 submission.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
16 March 2014
SVR General Order 2014-08
1. Effective this date 2nd Lieutenant William M. Tojek has been appointed to the position of Adjutant of the Weber Guard. 2nd Lieutenant’s commission will be in effect until 16 March 2017 or until properly relieved.
2. Effective this date the Commanding General announces the retirement of Captain Brad Schall, PCinC, and his Adjutant First Lieutenant Don Wilt into the Inactive Reserve of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. These two Brothers have served the SVR for over 10 years and lately as the Commander and Adjutant of Company B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry. The Commanding General wishes to thank these Brothers for their dedication and involvement in the SVR. Their leadership will be missed.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
5 May 2014
1. Effective this date, and due to continued failure of the unit to provide required documentation, the Commanding General, disbands Company A, 8th U.S. Infantry of the 6th Military District.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
6 August 2014
SVR General Order 2014-10
1. Due to the inability to contact officers of the 7th Military District, the Commanding General SVR appoints Lt. Colonel Mark Day, Commander 4th Military District, as the Provost Marshal for the 2014 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 2014 National Encampment held in Marietta, Georgia.
2. Those interested in assisting either as a Deputy Provost or as a member of the Color Guard please contact Lt. Colonel Day.
3. This appointment will be in effect from 14-17 August 2014.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
8 September 2014
SVR General Order 2014-11
1. Lloyd D. Lamphere Jr., is commissioned a Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Captain Lamphere will serve as Commander Company A, 14th Michigan.
2. Bruce Kolb is commissioned a Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Captain Kolb will serve as Commander Company D, 27th Indiana.
3. Wayne Scott is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Lt. Scott will serve as Adjutant, Bridgewater Scouts.
4. William R. Adams is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Sons of veterans Reserve. Lt. Adams will serve as Adjutant, Company D., 27th Indiana
5. Tim Graham is commissioned a Naval Lieutenant, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Lt. Graham will serve as the Commander, Ohio Naval Brigade.
6. Ken Freshley is commissioned a Naval Ensign, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Ens. Freshley will serve as Adjutant, Ohio Naval Brigade.
7. These commissions are effective this date and will remain in effect until 8 September 2017 or until properly relieved.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
8 September 2014
SVR General Order 2014-12
1. Gregory R. Decker is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Lt. Decker will serve as Judge Advocate Company C, 5th Regt. Missouri Volunteer Cavalry.
2. David C. Warren is commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Lt. Warren will serve as Commander Company E, 47th Missouri.
3. Richard K. Coplin is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Lt. Coplin will serve as Judge Advocate Co. E, 47th Missouri
4. These commissions are effective this date and will remain in effect until 8 September 2017 or until properly relieved.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
13 October 2014
SVR General Order 2014-13
1. Effective 30 October 2013, the 49th California Volunteer Infantry is a unit of the
Sons of Veterans Reserve,1st Sgt Michael Drouin, Commanding. The delay was in regard to the unit not having an EIN when reporting Annual Unit Application. Delay regretted.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
13 October 2014
SVR General Order 2014-14
1. Effective 13 October 2014 the 49th California Volunteer Infantry has entered the ranks of the Sons of Veterans Reserve,1st Sgt Michael Drouin, Commanding .
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
26 October 2014
SVR General Order 2014-15
1. Effective this date Thomas G. Hauff is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant Sons of Veterans Reserve. 2nd Lieutenant Hauff is Commander Officer of Battery L 1st Illinois Light Artillery.
2. This commission remains in effect until 27 October 2017 or until properly relieved.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
15 November 2014
SVR General Order 2014-16
1. Effective this date, The Commanding General, Sons of Veterans Reserve with the approval of the Military Affairs Committee commissions Captain J. Alan Teller, SVR, to the rank of Major.
2. Effective this date The Commanding General, Sons of Veterans Reserve with the approval of the
Military Affairs Committee commissions Captain Joseph C. Marti, SVR, to the rank of Major.
3. These commissions will remain in effect until 15 November 2017 or until properly relieved.
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
15 November 2014
SVR General Order 2014-17
1. On 15 November 2014 the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve presented the following awards:
a. Distinguished Service Award with Gold Star:
1. Lt. Colonel Jack G. Grothe for services set forth in the following citation:
“For exceptionally distinguished service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as Commander of the 4th Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve.
You served as Commander of the 4th Military District for over twenty years; longer than any district commander in the history of the SVR. During your tenure as commander, the District membership more than doubled reaching strength of over 300 with more active units than any other District. Reports from your District were always complete and filed on tie. Under your leadership the 4th Military District conducted the military component of the Lincoln Tomb ceremony held annually in Springfield, Illinois. For several years you coordinated the annual artillery schooled conducted by the 4th Military District in conjunction with the National Civil War Artillery Association. This event is held at Jefferson Barrack in St. Louis, Missouri in odd numbered years and at the Boscobel, Wisconsin Sportsman’s Club in even numbered years and attracts approximately one hundred participants each year.
Your accomplishments and your efforts promote the Sons of Veterans Reserve make you a noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award.”
2. Major Eric J. Schmincke for services set for in the following citation:
“For exceptionally distinguished service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as the Sons of Veterans Reserve Provost Marshal.
You have served with great distinction as the Sons of Veterans Reserve Provost Marshal since 2007 and prior to that you served several years as the SVR Deputy Provost Marshal. As Provost Marshal you have been responsible for forming up the Remembrance Day SVR Military Parade held each November in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The assignment requires great leadership skill along with a lot of patience in working with the numerous organizations and thousands of people who participate in this outstanding event. Through your leadership and efforts the Remembrance Day Parade has run smoothly regardless of the weather conditions or other variable occurrences beyond our control. Your efforts in making the Remembrance Day Parade the great success that it is has brought great credit to you and the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
Your accomplishments and your efforts to promote the Sons of Veterans Reserve make you a noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award.
3. Captain Jerome Kowalski for services as set forth in the following citation:
“For exceptionally distinguished service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as the Sons of Veterans Reserve Chaplain.
Your service as the National Chaplain of the Sons of Veterans Reserve since 2011 has provided the members of our organization with outstanding spiritual guidance. The members of the 4th Military District have enjoyed the benefit of your service as their District Chaplain for several years too. You have been very faithful; in attending the SVR breakfast held annually at Gettysburg as well as the SVR annual at the National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. At these events your have provided an inspiring invocation and benediction. You have also assisted with the Woolson Monument ceremony at the Gettysburg Battlefield, the Lincoln Tomb ceremony in Springfield, Illinois and the Stephenson ceremony at Petersburg, Illinois and on many occasions you have provided counseling to SVR members in distress.
Your accomplishments and your efforts to promote the Sons of Veterans Reserve make you a noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award.
b. Meritorious Service Medal with Silver Star:
1. Lt. Colonel Mark Day for service as set forth in the following citation:
“ For exceptionally distinguished service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as Commander of the 2nd Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve.
Your leadership of the 2nd Military District during the past three years has helped make it one of the largest in membership in the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Your style of supervision of the units under your command has been very exemplary. You have been a great help in coordinating Remembrance Day events and you displayed a great dedication to the Sons of Veterans Reserve with the assistance you provided the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission in a ceremony on 26 August 2012 at the Antietam Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland commemorating Michigan at Antietam. Your success in recruiting several SVR members to participate in that event left the Michigan Sesquicentennial Commissioners with a very position impression of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
Your dedication to preserving our Civil War heritage clearly qualifies you as a most noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award and a most noteworthy representative of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
2. Captain David K. Hann for services set forth in the following citation:
“ For exceptionally distinguished service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as Deputy Provost Marshal of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
Your service as Deputy Provost Marshal during the past three years has been outstanding. In addition, you displayed great leadership and dedication to the Sons of Veterans Reserve by your willingness to serve as a Special Deputy Povost Marshal for almost ten years in charge of one of three divisions of the Gettysburg Remembrance Day Parade. Your efforts have helped make the Remembrance Day Parade a great success and an event enjoyed by thousands. For several years you have also provided invaluable service to the Sons of Veterans Reserve by assisting with the SVR Military Ball held on Remembrance Day.
Your dedication to preserving our Civil War heritage clearly qualifies you as a most noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award and a most noteworthy representative of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
3. Private Nicholas H. Kaup for services set forth in the following citation:
“For exceptionally distinguished service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as a Private in Battery L, 1st Illinois Light Artillery, 4th Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve.
Your record of over twenty-five years of service in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and your role as an active participant of your Sons Veterans Reserve unit has set a great example to inspire the other members of your unit. You have personally overseen the placement and re-placement of 228 gravestones at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. You have served as chairman of the Vicksburg National Battlefield, Illinois Monument Centennial Committee. Your are currently serving on the Hanger One Foundation Board that is working to build a Naval Aviation Museum honoring all who trained at the Chicago Naval Air Station during World War II. Your outstanding spirit of volunteerism has brought great credit to yourself and your SVR unit.
Your Dedication to preserving our Civil War Heritage clearly qualifies you as a most noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award and a most noteworthy representative of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
c. Commanding Officer’s Unit Citation:
1. Battery L, 1st Illinois Light Artillery as set forth in the following citation:
“For consistently cultivating the principles and objects of the Sons of Veterans Reserve and promoting patriotism through their efforts in commemorating our Civil War ancestors and their respective units.
Battery L, 1st Illinois Light Artillery colloquially known as :Mulligan’s Battery” has participated in several Civil War sesquicentennial events including ceremonies at the Dr. Benjamin Stephenson Monument in Rosehill Cemetery, Petersburg, Illinois; the Ottawa, Illinois Civil War Encampment honoring General Lew Wallace; and a monument dedication in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. They also provided the artillery for the playing of the “1812 Overture” at the Civic Band Concert in Naperville, Illinois. They have also supported numerous civic, museum and historical society events and Memorial Day ceremonies.
Their strong commitment to the principles for which our Order was founded, clearly distinguishes them as a loyal representative of the Sons of Veterans Reserve and most noteworthy recipients of this distinguished award.
2. Company B, 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment for service set forth in the following citation:
“For consistently cultivating the principles and objects of the Sons of Veterans Reserve and promoting patriotism through their efforts in commemorating our Civil War ancestors and their respective units.
Company B, 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment has for many years participated in patriotic and educational projects and programs in several communities along the corridor of the Missouri River. They have worked with units from Nebraska and Centeral Iowa at dozens of monument dedications, museums tours, living history events, civic celebrations, veteran’s events and played a significant role in helping to promote the historic Dodge House Museum – the home of Major General Grenville Mellon Dodge. They have participated in events in 38 Iowa counties and they annually conduct educational programs in two different school districts near Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Their strong commitment to the principles for which our Order was founded, clearly distinguishes them as a loyal representative of the Sons of Veterans Resrve and most noteworthy recipients of this prestigious ward.
By Order
Major General Robert Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General
General Orders 2015
Sons of Veterans Reserve
16 February 2015
SVR General Order 2015-01
1. Effective this date the following commissions are in effect:
a. Private David Salyer is commissioned a Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve.
Captain Salyer will serve as the Commanding Officer of Company B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry,
b. Private Michael Drouin is commissioned a 1st. Lieutenant, Sons of Veterans Reserve.
1st Lieutenant Drouin will serve as the Adjutant of Company B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry.
c. First Sergeant Mark M. Stevens is commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, Sons of Veterans Reserve. 1st Lieutenant Stevens will serve as the Adjutant of Company B, 71st Pennsylvania Infantry.
d. 2nd Lieutenant Thomas E. Helmantoler is commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, Sons of Veterans Reserve. 2nd Lieutenant Helmantoler will serve as Commanding Officer of Company G, 5th California Volunteer Infantry.
e. Private Paul E. Lavrischeff is commissioned a Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Captain Lavrischeff will serve as Commanding Officer Company C, 8th California Volunteer Infantry.
2. These commissions will remain in effect until 16 February 2018 or until properly relieved.
3. The following commissions are hereby surrendered by request of officers. These members will continue to serve the Sons of Veterans Reserve with the ranks denoted:
a. Captain Steven Aquirre, formerly Commander Co. C, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, retaining the rank of Private.
b. 2nd Lieutenant Randy Fletcher, formerly Adjutant Co. B, 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, retaining te rank of Private
c. Captain Jerry Sayre, formerly Commander Company G, 5th California Volunteer Infantry, retaining the rank of Sergeant.
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
8 March 2015
SVR General Order 2015-02
1. Effective this date the following commissions are in effect:
a. 1st Lieutenant John J. Green is commissioned and promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR. Captain Green will continue to serve as Commander of Company C, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
b. 2nd Lieutenant Chris M. Harris is commissioned and promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, SVR. 1st Lieutenant Harris will continue to serve as the Adjutant of Company C., 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
c. 1st Sgt. Fred Mossbrucker is commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, SVR. 2nd Lieutenant Mossbrucker will continue to serve as the Commander, 7th New Jersey Infantry.
d. 1st Lieutenant Michael E. Erb is re-commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. 1st Lieutenant Erb will continue to serve as Commander, Weber Guard.
e. 2nd Lieutenant William M. Tojek is re-commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. 2nd Lieutenant Tojek will continue to serve as Adjutant, Weber Guard.
f. Pvte. Ralph T. Prince commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant SVR. 2nd Lieutenant Prince will serve as Chaplin, Company C., 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
2. These commissions will remain in effect until 7 March 2018 or until properly relieved.
3. The following commissions are hereby surrendered by request of officers. These members will continue to serve the Sons of Veterans Reserve with the ranks denoted:
a. 2nd Lieutenant David Hann to the rank of Private in the 7th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry where he will serve as Adjutant.
b. 2nd Lieutenant George F. Hansen to the rank of Private in Company K, 1st U.S. Infantry
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
8 March 2015
SVR General Order 2015-03
1. Effective this date the following commissions are in effect:
a. Private Brook Thomas is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. 2nd Lieutenant will serve as Commander of Company K, 1st U.S. Infantry.
2. This commission will remain in effect until 16 February 2018 or until properly relieved.
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
14 March 2015
SVR General Order 2015-04
1. To District Commanders and through them to the Unit Commanders, now has come the time for all to have their Unit Strength Reports AND 990 acceptance forms prepared and ready for submission to the District so that the District Commanders may make the 1 April deadline.
Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve
MG Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer, SVR
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General, SVR
MG Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer, SVR
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General, SVR
MG Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer, SVR
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General, SVR
MG Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer, SVR
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General, SVR
MG Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer, SVR
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General, SVR
MG Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer, SVR
Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General, SVR
