SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
GENERAL AND SPECIAL ORDERS
2016 - 2020


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General Orders 2016



GENERAL ORDER 2016-1
Sons of Veterans Reserve
30 June 2016

SVR General Order 2016-01

1. Effective 1 July 2016, Major Peter A. Rotando, Commander 1st Military District, SVR is retiring from his position within the SVR. It is with a heavy heart that the Commanding General accepts this retirement. Major Rotando has lead the 1st Military District for a number of years and his involvement within the SVR goes back decades.

2. Major Rotando will be placed in the ranks of the SVR Inactive Reserve and will be afforded all privileges due his rank.

Robert E. Grim
Commanding

Attested:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2016-2
Sons of Veterans Reserve
30 June 2016

SVR General Order 2016-02

1. Effective 1 July 2016, Private Edward J. Norris is commissioned to the rank of Captain, SVR and placed in command of the 1st Military District of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Captain Norris will rank as such until 19 November 2016 or until properly relieved.

2. Captain Norris’ contact information is as follows: Captain Edward J. Norris 91 Kelly Drive Lancaster, MA 01523 Email: Norris.ed@comcast.net Phone (978)-365-7628

3. Captain Norris will name his staff in the near term.

Robert E. Grim
Commanding

Attested:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2016-3
Sons of Veterans Reserve
4 July 2016


SVR General Order 2016-03

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve issues the following commissions. These commissions will remain active until 4 July 2019 or until the officers hold said commissions are properly relieved:

a. Captain John J. Green is re-commissioned Captain, SVR, to serve as Commander Company C, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Military District. This unit’s strength exceeds 30 men.

b. 2nd Lieutenant Ralph Prince is re-commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, SVR to serve as Chaplain Company C, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Military District.

c. 1st Lieutenant Chris Harris is re-commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, SVR, in Company C, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Military District.

. d. 1st Lieutenant Michael E. Erb is re-commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, SVR to serve as Commander Weber Guard, 2nd Military District. This unit exceeds 20 men.

e. 2nd Lieutenant William M. Tojek is re-commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR, to serve as Adjutant Weber Guard, 2nd Military District..

f. Captain George J. Weinmann is re-commissioned a Captain, SVR, to serve as Commander Company I 83th New York Volunteer, 2nd Military District. This unit exceeds 30 men.

g. 1st Lieutenant John P. Portanova is Re-commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, SVR, to serve as Adjutant Company I, 83rd New York Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Military District.

h. 2nd Lieutenant Fred Mossbrucker is re-commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR in the 7th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Military District.

i. 1st Sgt. Richard Goodwin is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR to serve as Adjutant Company D, 7th New York Cavalry, 2nd Military District.

j. Captain Richard J. Lewis is re-commissioned a Captain, SVR, to serve as Commander Company D, 7th New York Cavalry, 2nd Military District. This unit exceeds 30 men.

k. 2nd Lieutenant David G. Martin is re-commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR, to serve as Adjutant Company A, 1st New Jersey Batn. Infantry, 2nd Military District

l. Captain Ronald L. Brower is re-commissioned a Captain, SVR, to serve as Commander Company A, 1st New Jersey Batn. Infantry, 2nd Military District. This unit exceeds 30 men.

m. 2nd Lieutenant Donald Grant is re-commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR, to serve as Commander Battery I, 1st Ohio Light Artillery, 3rd Military District. This unit exceeds 15 men.

n. Ensign Ken Freshley is re-commissioned an Ensign, SVR to serve as Adjutant Ohio Naval Brigade, 3rd Military District.

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p. Private Christopher Workman is commissioned a 2nd Lieuteant, SVR to serve as Adjutant Bridgewater Scourts, 3rd Military District.

q. 2nd Lieutenant Wayne Scott is re-commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR to serve as Adjutant, Bridgewater Scouts, 3rd Military District.

r. 1st Lieutenant Larry Dieztel is re-commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant, SVR, to serve as Commander 1st Missouri State Militia “Columbia Tigers,” 4th Military District. This unit has exceeded 20 men.

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t. Corporal Dean Enderlin is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR, to serve as the Commander Company C, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, 6th Military District. This unit’s strength has exceeded 15 men.

Robert E. Grim
Commanding

Attested:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2016-4
Sons of Veterans Reserve
26 July 2016



SVR General Order 2016-04

1. Major General Robert Grim, Commanding General SVR, hereby appoints Lt. Colonel Edward J. Krieser, Commander 4th Military District, as the Provost Marshal for the 2016 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War National Encampment.

2. Lt. Colonel Kreiser will serve in this capacity from 10 to 14 August 2016.



Robert E. Grim
Commanding

Attested:
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2016-5
Sons of Veterans Reserve
2 August 2016


SVR General Order 2016-05

1. This General Order is issued to correct SVR General Order 2016-03.

a. Paragraph p should read 2nd Lieutenant Wayne Scott relinquishes his commission and will serve as private in the Bridgewater Scouts.

b. Paragraph t should read “Corporal Dean Enderlin is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR to serve as the Public Information Officer for Company C, 8th California Volunteer infantry of the 6th Military District

Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General


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GENERAL ORDER 2016-6
Sons of Veterans Reserve
2 August 2016


SVR General Order 2016-06

1. This General Order is issued to indicating SVR Units that missed the deadline for filing a letter with the National Treasurer SUVCW Richard Orr. This letter was for the inclusion of the unit on the IRS report listing for 501(c)3 classification.

2. All District Commanders are order to personally contact the delinquent unit Commander and ascertain why there was no filing by the unit. This information will in turn be forwarded to the Adjutant General SVR.

3. Delinquent units are as follows:

a. 1st Military District
1. Company G 43th Mass Militia

b. 2nd Military District
1. Gettysburg Blues
2. Co. D., 7th New York Cavalry
3. Weber Guard
4. Co. B 26th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
5. Co. F, 11th Pennsylvania Vol Infantry
6. Co. A James River Rifles
7. Co. A Potomac Guard

c. 3rd Military District
1. Co. A, 16th Ohio Vol Infantry
2. Bridgewater Scouts

d. 4th Military District
1. 1st Missouri Engineers
2. Co. A 2nd Missouri Vol Inf
3. Co. C 5th Missouri Vol Inf
4. Co. B 28th Wisconsin (Iron Brigade)

e. 6th Military District
1. Co. A 8th U.S. Infantry
2. 49th California Vol Inf
3. Co. B 8th California Vol Inf
4. Co. C 8th California Vol Inf
5. Co. G 5th California Vol Inf

d. Seventh Military District
None

Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General


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GENERAL ORDER 2016-7
Sons of Veterans Reserve
2 August 2016


SVR General Order 2016-07

1. In accordance with the request of the 7th Military District Commander, SVR, 1st Lieutenant Kenneth Early is removed as Chaplain of the 7th Military District. His commission is relinquished as he no longer serves in a commissioned position.

Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General


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GENERAL ORDER 2016-8
Sons of Veterans Reserve
20 September 2016


SVR General Order 2016-08

1. Major General Robert Grim, Commanding General SVR, hereby announces the retirement of 1st Lt. D. Christopher Warren, Company E, 47th Missouri Infantry from the Active Sons of Veterans Reserve effective 15 September 2016.

2. 1st Lt. D. Christopher Warren will be transferred to the Inactive Reserve with his current effective 15 September 2016.

3. The Commanding General wishes to thank 1st Lt. Warren for his steadfast and long service within the Sons of Veterans Reserve. It is though men like 1st. Warren that the Sons of Veterans Reserve have moved forward and continue to grow.

Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General


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GENERAL ORDER 2016-9
Sons of Veterans Reserve
19 November 2016


SVR General Order 2016-09

1. Major General Robert Grim, Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, takes great pleasure in issuing this SVR General Order announcing his National Staff and the Military Districts’ Staff. The following commissions are effective the date of this SVR General Order and remain so until 16 November 2019 or until properly relieved.

a. National Staff:

1. Major General Robert E. Grim, Commanding Officer, 5367 SR 72 South, Sabina, Ohio 45169-9425 Phone (937)-584-4622 Email: robertgrimSVR@hotmail.com

2. Brigadier General Henry E. Shaw Jr. Deputy Commander 27 Griswold St. Delaware, Ohio 43015-1716 Phone (740) 369-3722 Email: hshaw@columbus.rr.com

3. Colonel Robert M. Petrovic, Chief of Staff 6519 Cherokee Lane, Cedar Hill, Missouri 63016 Phone (636)-274-4567 Email rpetro776@aol.com

4. Colonel Donald E. Darby, Adjutant General 1382 Western Ave. Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 Phone (740) 772-6081 Email darby@horizonview.net

5. Lt. Colonel James B. Pahl, Judge Advocate General 445 W. Maple St. Mason, Michigan 48854 Phone (517) 402-3304 Email pcincpahl@suvcw.org

6. Colonel Elmer F. (Bud) Atkinson, Inspector General c/o Paul’s Run 9896 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116 Phone (215) 673-1688 Email bud-atkinson@comcast.net

7. Colonel Andrew M. Johnson, Washington D.C. Liaison Officer 1200 Monroe St. Arlington, Virginia 22204 Phone (703)-892-4247 Email amjohnson@juno.com

8. Major Leo F. Kennedy, Public Information Officer P.O. Box 820 Greenville, Rhode Island 02828-0820 Phone (401) 949-1780 Email hdviking@aol.com

9. Major David K. Hann, Deputy Provost Marshal 440 Clark Dr. Hammonton, New Jersey 08037 (609) 561-7312 Email IC1stMarylandES@aol.com

10. Captain Jerome W. Kowalski, National Chaplain 206 E. Grantley Ave., Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 Phone(773) 631-1610 Email paptom@msn.com

11. 1st Lieutenant Scott Hann, Deputy Provost Marshal 205 Vail Court Mays Landing, New Jersey 08037

12. 1st Lieutenant Frederick Mossbrucker Deputy Provost Marshal 147 Ganttown Rd. Turnersville, New Jersey.

b. 1st Military District

1. Captain Edward J. Norris Commander 91 Kelly Drive Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523 Phone (978) 365-7628 Email Norris.ed@comcast.net

c. 2nd Military District

1. Major Michael Paquette, Commander 11901 Branchwater St. Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407 Phone (540)-850-8090 Email paquettemichaela@aol.com

2. 1st Lieutenant Justin Dorsey, District Chief of Staff 17624 Slate Way, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone (717) 404-3904 Email jmdsuv@yahoo.com

3. 1st Lieutenant Kevin Martin, District Adjutant, 8209 Skipwith Dr. Frederick, Maryland Phone (240)-285-7603 Email martinkrt@comcast.net

4. 1st Lieutenant Lee Stone, District Inspector General 536 Wordsworth Circle, Purcellville, Virginia Phone (571) 217-0160 Email stoneld@aol.com

5. 1st Lieutenant A. Kendall Chew III, District Chaplain 104 Milford Ave., Wilmington, Delaware 19809 Phone (302) 798-6520 Email 1941AKC@verizon.net

d. 3rd Military District

1. Major J. Alan Teller, Commander, 3003 Lamplighter Lane, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, Phone (765)-455-0484 Email alan.teller@comcast.net

2. Captain Donald Grant, District Chief of Staff, 1720 Union St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Phone (740)-777-4115 Email grantdonsr@yahoo.com

3. Captain L. Dean Lamphere, District Adjutant, 1062 Four Seasons Blvd., Aurora, Illinois 60504 Phone (630) 692-7807 Email artiebuddy@sbcglobal.net

4. Captain Timothy Downey, District Inspector General 174 Berry Lane, Hustonville, Kentucky 40437 Phone (859)-236-6104 Email downeytimothy@hotmail.com

5. 2nd Lieutenant William R. Morris, District Public Information Officer, 10324 W. Shanley Rd., Flushing, Michigan 48483 Phone (810)-659-4999 Email wr-morris@comcast.net

6. 2nd Lieutenant Jeremey N. Grant, District Chaplain, 726 Lewis Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 45601 Phone (740) 415-8988 Email Jeremyg1861@yahoo.com

e. Fourth Military District

1. Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Krieser, Commander, 597 Round Mountain Rd. Walnut Shade, Missouri 65771, Phone (417) 239-7275 Email edjk77@gmail.com

2. Major Thomas J. Brown, District Chief of Staff, 5025 N. 105th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53225 Email tjbcarver@sbcglobal.net

3. Major Kenneth S. Krieser, District Adjutant, 597 Round Mountain Rd., Walnut Shade, Missouri 65771 Phone (417) 294-0352 Email kntkrieser@yahoo.com

4. Major Thomas G. Hauff, District Inspector General, 1227 Pine Street, Glenview. Illinois 60025 Email rjhauff@gmail.com

5. 1st Lieutenant Jerome W. Kowalski, District Chaplain, 206 East Grantley Ave., Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 Phone (773)-631-1610 Email paptom@msn.com

f. Fifth Military District - Reserved

g. Sixth Military District

1. Major Joseph C. Marti, Commander, 24770 Harrison St. Foresthill, California 95631 Phone (415)-317-4160 Email Itramc@yahoo.com

2. Captain Wayne Eder, District Chief of Staff, 1751 Pinewood Dr. 3c, Minden, Nevada 89423 Phone 717)654-7769 Email trainingchief@firehousemail.com

3. Captain Mark Stevens, District Adjutant, 1960 SE Godsey Rd., Dallas, Oregon 97338 Phone (503)-983-1067 Email CoBCorp@aol.com

4. Captain Steve Betschart, District Inspector General 1222 SW Maple Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338 Phone (503)-623-2102 Email yankeebugler@hotmail.com

5. 2nd Lieutenant Rev. Dr. Glen Dickey, District Chaplain, 1536 Devonshire Ave., Westlake Village, California 91361 Phone (808)-496-1144 Email garydickey1@msn.com

h. Seventh Military District

1. Major Eric B. Peterson, Commander, 4680 Rutledge Dr. Snellville, Georgia 30039 Phone (470)-207-7106 Email huscarleric@gmail.com

2. Captain David DuBrucq, District Chief of Staff 509 Blueridge Drive, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129 Phone (615) 525-1589 Email sockettuem@comcast.net

3. Captain James Ward, District Adjutant P.O. Box 542103 Merritt Island, Florida 32954-2103 Phone (321)-987-8747 Email jw.pdc.suvcw@gmail.com

4. 2nd Lieutenant George A. Huttick, District Public Information Officer 7620 Pleasant Hollow Lane, Cumming Georgia 30041, Phone (404)-374-7442 Email gahuttick@netscape.net

5. 2nd Lieutenant Theodore Golab, District Inspector General, 6706 Great Water Drive, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30592, Phone (770)-965-3143 Email tiger126@bellsouth.net

Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General


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GENERAL ORDER 2016-10
Sons of Veterans Reserve
19 November 2016


SVR General Order 2016-10

1. Effective this date, the following officers are transferred to the SVR Inactive Reserve at their request:

a. Lt. Colonel Mark Day, Past Commander 2nd Military District. The Commanding General SVR, wishing to thank Lt. Colonel Day for his time and commitment to the SVR. Lt. Colonel Day will enter the Inactive Reserve at his current Rank.

b. Major Eric Schmincke, Past Provost Marshal. The Commanding General wishes to express his gratitude for the years of service in regard to the Remembrance Day activities. Major Schmincke will also enter the Inactive Reserve at his current rank.

Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General


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SPECIAL ORDER 2016-1
Sons of Veterans Reserve
1 May 2016


SVR Special Order 2016-01

1. Effective this date, and at the request of the 6th Military District Commander, Company B., 2nd Regiment Indian Home Guard is hereby suspended from the ranks of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

2. This action is taken in accordance with Article V, Section 3, of the Regulations of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. To wit, the Commander of Company B., 2nd Regiment Indian Home Guard has failed to cause the submission of Annual reports, and submission of dues as outlined in the Sections of Article V, SVR Regulations.

3. The suspension will be lifted provided that the unit submits all paperwork as required in Section 4 of said article.

By Order
MG Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer, SVR

Attest
Colonel Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General, SVR

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General Orders 2017


SVR General Order 2017-01
SVR General Order 2017-02
SVR General Order 2017-03
SVR General Order 2017-04
SVR General Order 2017-05
SVR General Order #6 - NOT ISSUED
SVR General Order 2017-07
SVR General Order 2017-08
SVR General Order 2017-09
SVR General Order 2017-10
SVR General Order 2017-11
SVR General Order 2017-12
SVR General Order 2017-13

 


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General Orders 2018


GENERAL ORDER 2018-1
Sons of Veterans Reserve
6 July 2018


SVR General Order 2018-1

1. It is with great regret that the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve accept the resignation of Captain James Ward as Adjutant of the 7th Military District. Captain Ward will retain his rank and continue to serve as Company Commander of Amzi Harmon Company.
The Commanding General extends this thanks and gratitude to Captain Ward for his outstanding service as 7th Military District Adjutant.

2. 1st Sergeant William Miller of the 14th Corps HQ Guard, 7th Military District has been appointed to serve as 7th Military District Adjutant effective 30 June 2018. 1st Sgt Miller be promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR on the completion of his paperwork for said commission. > Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2018-2
Sons of Veterans Reserve
12 July 2018


SVR General Order 2018-02

1. On the recommendation of the District Commander, the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve appoints 1st Sgt. Maurice Healy, Company C, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as the Provost Marshal for the 2018 SUVCW National Encampment.

2. This appointment is for the period 9-12 August 2018. 1st Sgt. Healy may appoint as many deputy provost as he deems necessary to complete this assignment.

3. The Provost will serve for SUVCW functions only.

       
      
Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2018-5
Sons of Veterans Reserve
20 August 2018


SVR General Order 2018-05

1. SVR General Order 2012-12 dated 16 September 2012 relating to the National Civil War Ball is revoked effective this date.

2. The National Civil War Ball held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Remembrance Day shall be under the direction of the Sons of Veterans Reserve Deputy Commander who will make the necessary arrangements for the Ball and coordinate the following activities associated with the Ball:

A. Make arrangements with the hotel for the ballroom and see that the ballroom is appropriately set up and decorated.

B. Contract with the Philadelphia Brigade Band for music and a dance master.

C. Select volunteers to assist with the Ball as needed and assign their duties.

D. Coordinate refreshment needs for the Ball with the hotel.

E. Handle SVR advertising and promotion of the Ball and manage all ticket sales for the Ball.

F. Oversee the cake walk and distribution of door prizes at the Ball.

G. Oversee the Ballroom clean up after the Ball.

       
      
Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2018-6
Sons of Veterans Reserve
20 August 2018


SVR General Order 2018-06

1. Article X of the SVR Regulations was amended on 12 August 2018 at the 137th National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War held at Framingham, Massachusetts. The changes are reflected in red.

Article X

Awards. Decorations, Devices and Insignia

1. Provision is hereby authorized for a Sons of Veterans Reserve Membership Badge. The badge shall be the SVR logo made of bronze and suspended from a ribbon of red, white, and blue and equipped with a safety clasp. The Commanding Officer’s badge will be dipped in gold and members of the General Staff dipped in silver.

2. All SVR Members in good standing may purchase the badge through the SVR Quartermaster.

3. The SVR badge shall be worn over the left breast of coats, jackets and vests worn as outer garments and shall be at the extreme left of the wearer’s right of all SUVCW badges. The order of arrangement shall be consistent with Chapter V, Article 3 of the SUVCW Constitution and Regulations unless stipulated by these Regulations.

4. The SVR metal cutout is still authorized for wear on the SUVCW badge. A miniature Sons of Veterans Reserve Membership badge is hereby authorized to be worn, however, only on civilian attire, and in conjunction with the miniature Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Membership badge. The miniature Sons of Veterans Reserve badge may not be worn with any full size badge.

5. The Commanding Officer of an SVR Unit is authorized to purchase from the SVR Quartermaster and wear an SVR Unit Commander’s Badge, which replaces the SVR Membership Badge. The badge shall have a dark royal blue ribbon drape with a white stripe down the center one-third the size of the ribbon and equipped with a safety clasp. At the top of the ribbon drape there shall be a bronze tone bar with the words “Unit Commander”. The drop shall be a brass color SVR logo eagle topped with a curved bar bearing the words “Filii Veteranorum”.

6. Any SVR member in good standing who has served honorably for at least one year as an SVR Unit Commander and is no longer serving as an SVR Unit Commander is authorized to purchase from the SVR Quartermaster and wear an SVR Past Unit Commander’s Badge, which replaces the SVR Membership Badge. The badge shall have a dark royal blue ribbon drape with a white stripe down the center one-third the size of the ribbon drape and equipped with a safety clasp. In the center of the white stripe shall be a deep red thin stripe approximately 1/8 inch wide. At the top of the ribbon drape there shall be a bronze tone bar with the words “Past Unit Commander”. The drop shall be a brass color SVR logo eagle topped with a curved bar bearing the words ”Filii Veteranorum”.

7. Any SVR member in good standing who has served honorably for at least one year as an SVR District Commander and is no longer serving as an SVR District Commander is authorized to purchase from the SVR Quartermaster and wear an SVR Past District Commander’s Badge, which replaces the SVR Membership Badge. The badge shall have a light blue ribbon drape with a dark red stripe down the center one-fourth the size of the ribbon drape and equipped with a safety clasp. At the top of the ribbon drape there shall be a silver tone bar with the words “Past District Commander”. The drop shall be a silver color SVR logo eagle topped with a curved bar bearing the words ”Filii Veteranorum”.

8. Individuals who have served as Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans Reserve are entitled to wear a Sons of Veterans Reserve Past Commanding Officer’s badge, which replaces the SVR Membership Badge. This badge shall have the ribbon, one third blue, one third white and one third red with each section trimmed with gold color and equipped with a safety clasp. The drop shall be the dark brass color SVR logo with a blue background surrounding the words “Sons of Veterans Reserve, S.U.V.C.W.” In the center the letter S shall be white, the letter V shall be red, and the letter R shall be blue. The SVR logo shall be surrounded by a light brass color star-burst.

9. The Commanding Officer and General Staff’s badges are the property of the SVR. Upon vacating their respective positions, the badges of their officers transferred to the incoming officers.

10. Authority to award personal and unit decorations within the SVR is vested with the Commanding Officer, SVR, or his designee.

11. In order to recognize patriotic service, personal and unit achievements, and to promote esprit de corps, the following procedures are established regarding awards and decorations.

A. All decorations and badges described herein and those described in Chapter V, Article 3 of the SUVCW Constitution and Regulations may be worn on the SVR uniform. Other SVR decorations, ribbons, and badges previously awarded, remain authorized for continued wear.

B. Badges, emblems, insignia, ribbons, etc., given by an agency or organization other than the SUVCW or SVR as souvenirs, remain authorized for continued wear.

12. The following SVR personal and unit awards are hereby authorized:

A. Meritorious Service Medal: A silver star worn on the SVR membership badge may be awarded to those members who demonstrate outstanding meritorious service specifically on behalf of the SVR. It may also be awarded to those members who recruit a minimum of ten (10) new members into the SVR in a calendar year.

B. Distinguished Service Medal: A gold star worn on the SVR membership badge may be awarded to those members who demonstrate exceptional service of duty that reflects upon the accomplishments and prestige of the SUVCW and SVR on a national scale. Recognition shall be for extremely difficult duty, which clearly aids the SVR in furthering the SUVCW mission objectives.

C. .SVR Unit Citation: This may be awarded to those units for being exceptionally meritorious in promoting the goals and objectives of the SVR and the SUVCW which clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. The SVR Unit Citation is a white oval shaped enamel badge bearing the SVR logo which is worn over the left breast of the wearer above other badges and medals being worn. Subsequent awards to the same unit will be awarded a bronze star for placement on the ribbon of the Sons of Veterans Reserve membership badge.

13. Nominations procedures for personal and unit awards are as follows:

A. Each Military District shall establish an Awards Board to review nominations for personal and unit awards.

B. Nominations shall be forwarded, in writing, to the respective District Awards Board giving a narrative justifying the member’s/unit’s achievements no later than 1 August of each year. Any SUVCW member having knowledge of an act of service meriting recognition may initiate a recommendation for an award.

C. All narratives submitted to the District Awards Board should be specific as to include dates, places and facts relating to achievement of service. The narrative must clearly portray how the Unit’s or individual’s achievements meet or exceed the criteria set forth in paragraph 4.

D. District Awards Boards shall record all nominations within their district and submit their nominations to the Deputy Commander, SVR, no later than 1 September of each year.

E. The Deputy Commander, SVR, will convene the National Awards Board (comprised of the General Staff), review all nominations submitted, and select those most qualified to receive awards.

F. All awards will be presented by the Commanding Officer, SVR or his representative, at the annual Remembrance Day SVR breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

14. Letters of Appreciation and Commendation: The following awards may be awarded by District Commanders and Commanding Officers of SVR Units for those individuals that do not meet the criteria for the Meritorious Service Medal or the Distinguished Service Medal who promote the principles of the SUVCW and SVR and who demonstrate sustained superior performance in their duties:

A. Commanding Officers of SVR units: Letter of Appreciation.

B. District Commanders: District Commander Letter of Appreciation and Letter of Commendation.

C. Commanding Officer, SVR: Letter of Appreciation and Letter of Commendation.

15. A commissioned officer or enlisted SVR Member may request through his Commanding Officer to be discharged from the SVR after serving one (1) year at his current rank. Requests shall be made in writing through the Unit Commander to the District Commander of which his unit reports. The District Commander shall cause to be issued an Honorable Discharge certificate to the member.

16. A commissioned or enlisted SVR member may be retired at his request after an accredited service of ten (10) years of active service in the SVR. Requests shall be made (through channels) in writing to the Commanding Officer, SVR. The Commanding Officer, SVR shall cause to be issued a Certificate of Retirement in such cases.

17. Provision is hereby made for the SVR collar devices and SUVCW membership badge SVR devices.

18. Provision is hereby made for the following insignia: (new SVR logo):



2. All District Commanders and/or their Adjutants will see that the aforementioned changes are disseminated to all units under their command.

       
     
Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2018-7
Sons of Veterans Reserve
20 August 2018


SVR General Order 2018-07

1. Changes to the SVR Regulations made at the 137th National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War transfers the sale of SVR merchandise from the SUVCW Quartermaster to the SVR Quartermaster.

2. The duties of the SVR Quartermaster shall be performed by SVR National Chief of Staff Colonel Robert M. Petrovic, 6519 Cherokee Lane, Cedar Hill, MO 63016. All SVR related merchandise should now be ordered from Col. Petrovic.

3. The new SVR badges authorized in Article X Sections 5, 6, and 7 of the SVR Regulations for SVR Unit Commanders, Past SVR Unit Commanders and Past SVR District Commanders will be available by Remembrance Day 17 November 2018. SVR Form 6, 7,or 8 must be used when ordering these new badges. The form will be available on the SVR web site.

       
      
Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2018-8
Sons of Veterans Reserve
1 October 2018
SVR General Order 2018-08

1. Effective this date, Lieutenant Colonel Edward Kreiser has requested that he be retired and entered into the SVR Inactive Reserve at his current rank. It is with great sadness that the Commanding General honors this request and thanks Lieutenant Colonel Kreiser for his outstanding service to the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

2. Effective this date Major Thomas J. Brown, is appointed as the Commander of the 4th Military District, to serve as such until November 16, 2019 or until properly relieved. Contact Info for Major Brown is 5025 N. 105th St. Milwaukee, WI Phone number 414-462-0492. Major Brown will submit his list of Staff Officers in the near term.

3. Effective this date, Major Joseph C. Marti has requested that he be moved to the SVR Inactive Reserve at his current rank. It is with deep sadness that the Commanding General SVR honors this request and thanks Major Marti for his serve to the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

4. Effective this date Captain Steve Betschart is appointed the Commander of the 6th Military District to rank as such until November 16, 2019 or until properly relieved. Contact information for Captain Betschart is 122 SW Maple Street Dallas, OR 97338 Phone number 503-623-2102. Captain Betschart will submit his Staff Officers in the near term.

       
      
Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2018-9
Sons of Veterans Reserve
1 October 2018
SVR General Order 2018-09

1. Effective 26 April 2018, with deep regret the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve accepted the resignation of Captain L. Dean Lamphere from his position as Adjutant General of the 3rd Military District.

2. Effective 1 August 2018 1st Lieutenant Shane Milburn, Commander of Company C, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, is appointed Adjutant of the 3rd Military District and promoted to the rank of Captain. His appointment and rank will expire 16 November 2019.

       
      
Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2019-01
Sons of Veterans Reserve
1 January 2019
SVR General Order 2019-01

1. Effective 1 January 2019, with deep regret the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve accepted the resignation of Captain Marc Witkovski from his position as Commanding Officer Nebraska Rangers. Captain Witkovski will be transferred to the SVR Inactive Reserve at his current rank.

2. Keith A. Rockefeller has been commissioned to rank of 1st Lieutenant and has been elected to serve as the Commanding Officer of the Nebraska Rangers.

3. Nathaniel L. Edwards has been commissioned to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and will serve as unit Public Information Officer of the Nebraska Rangers.

4. Second Lieutenant Mark Glaubis has stepped down from his position as 2nd Lieutenant and will remain with the Nebraska Rangers as a Private.

       
      
Robert E. Grim
Commanding General

Attest
Donald E. Darby
Adjutant General

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-02
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    8 January 2019
    SVR General Order 2019-02

    1. Effective 8 January 2019, 2nd LT William Miller is promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Miller will continue to serve as the Adjutant of the 7th Military District. His commission will remain in effect until 8 January 2022 or until properly relieved.

    2. Captain Millers contact information is 2250 Arbor Forest Trail Marietta, GA 30064 Phone 678 354-4732

    By Order of:

    Robert E. Grim
    Commanding General

    Attest
    Donald E. Darby
    Adjutant General

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-03
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    1 August 2019
    SVR General Order 2019-03

  • Lt. Colonel J. Alan Teller, 3rd Military District Commander, has been appointed by the Commanding General, SVR, to serve as the Provost for the 2019 SUVCW National Encampment in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Lt. Colonel Teller will hold this position beginning 8 August 2019 through 11 August 2019.
  • This SVR General Order rescinds the Order previously transmitted.
  •  

    By Order of:

    Major General Robert E. Grim
    Commanding

     

    Attest:
    Colonel Donald E. Darby
    Adjutant General

     

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-04
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    1 August 2019
    SVR General Order 2019-03

  •  Effective this date the Commanding General accepts the resignation of
  •  

    By Order of:

    Major General Robert E. Grim
    Commanding

     

    Attest:
    Colonel Donald E. Darby
    Adjutant General

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-05
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    10 August 2019
    SVR General Order 2019-05

    1.  Effective this date the Commanding General appoints Captain Kevin Tucker as  Commander of the 1st Military District.
    2. Captain Tucker will serve in the capacity until properly relieved.

     

    By Order of:

    Major General Robert E. Grim
    Commanding

    Attest:
    Colonel Donald E. Darby
    Adjutant General

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-06
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    23 November 2019
    SVR General Order 2019-06

  •  Effective this date the Commanding General is proud to present and honor the following Brothers with awards at the SVR Remembrance Day Breakfast:
  •  The SVR Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to the following SVR Members:
  • Lt. Colonel James B. Pahl, Judge Advocate
    Lt. Colonel J. Alan Teller, Commander of the 3rd Military District
    Major David Hann, Provost Marshal
    Musician Sergeant Major Ivan Frantz, Jr.

    1.  The SVR Meritorious Service Medal was awarded to the following SVR members:

    Lt. Colonel Thomas J. Brown, Commander of the 4th Military District
    Major Seven Betschart, Commander of the 6th Military District
    1st Lieutenant Scott Hann, Deputy Provost Marshal

    1. Certificate of Commendation was presented to the following SVR members”

    Lt. Colonel J. Alan Teller, Commander of the 3rd Military District
    Captain Shane L. Milburn, Adjutant 3rd Military District, Commander Co. C, 20th OVI
    Captain Michael Beck, Co. D 27th Indiana Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    1st Lieutenant William Adams, Co. D, 27th Indiana Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    1st Lieutenant Paul Davis, Co. A, 14th Michigan Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    2nd Lieutenant Bruce Kelb, Co. D, 27th Indiana Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    Sergeant Edgar Dowd, Co. A, 14th Michigan Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    Sergeant Dennis Hutchinson, Co. D, 27th Indiana Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    Corporal Shawn A. Cox, Co. C, 20th Ohio Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    Corporal James Floyd, Co. D, 27th Indiana Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    Corporal Thomas Schmitt, Co. D, 27th Indiana Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    Private Paul Eger, Co. D, 27th Indiana Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    Private Jordan Milburn, Co. C, 20th Ohio Vol. Infantry, 3rd Military District
    Private Jered Robinson, Co. C, 20th Ohio Voluntary Infantry, 3rd Military District

    1. Unit Citation awarded to Company A, First New Jersey Battalion, 2nd Military District

    By Order of
    Maj. General Robert E. Grim
    Commanding

    Attest
    Col. Donald E. Darby
    Adjutant General

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-07
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    23 November 2019
    SVR General Order 2019-07

  •  Effective this date the Commanding General hereby rescinds his announcement made at the Gettysburg Remembrance Day SVR Breakfast on 23 November 2019 that no more SVR Remembrance Day breakfasts would be held.  Due to popular request the SVR will continue to hold its annual SVR breakfast on Remembrance Day.
  • By Order of:
    Maj. General Robert E. Grim
    Commanding

    Attest
    Col. Donald E. Darby
    Adjutant General

     

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-08
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    10 August 2019
    SVR GENERAL ORDER 2019-08
    ** REVOKED **

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-09
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    19 December 2019
    SVR General Order 2019-09

    1.  SVR General Order 2018-08 dated 20 August 2018 relating to the National Civil War Ball is revoked effective this date.

    2. The National Civil War Ball held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Remembrance Day shall be under the direction of the Sons of Veterans Reserve Inspector General who will make the necessary arrangements for the Ball and coordinate the following activities associated with the Ball:
    A. Make arrangements with the hotel for the ballroom and see that the ballroom is appropriately set up and decorated.
    B. Contract with the Philadelphia Brigade Band for music and a dance master.
    C. Select volunteers to assist with the Ball as needed and assign their duties.
    D. Coordinate refreshment needs for the Ball with the hotel.
    E. Handle SVR advertising and promotion of the Ball and manage all ticket sales for the Ball.
    F. Oversee the cake walk and distribution of door prizes at the Ball.
    G. Oversee the Ballroom clean up after the Ball.

    By Order of:

    Major General Robert E. Grim
    Commanding

    Attest:
    Colonel Donald E. Darby
    Adjutant General

     

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    GENERAL ORDER 2019-10
    Sons of Veterans Reserve
    19 December 2019
    SVR General Order 2019-10

    1. The Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve was informed to the passing of Lt. Colonel David Allyn, former 6th Military District Commander.
    2. Lt. Colonel Allyn was born December 1, 1944 and passed to his Eternal Father on 14 December 2019.  He was 6th Military District Commander from 2002 until 2011.  He was a member of Sgt. William Pittenger Camp 23.
    3. In honor of Lt. Colonel Allyn’s dedication to the Sons of Veterans Reserve all Military Districts and their subordinate commands will drape their SVR badges in black for a period of 30 days.

     

    By Order of:

    Major General Robert E. Grim
    Commanding

    Attest:
    Colonel Donald E. Darby
    Adjutant General

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    General Orders 2020


GENERAL ORDER 2020-01
Sons of Veterans Reserve
3 April 2020
SVR General Order 2020-01

1. It is with deepest regret and sorrow that the Commanding General, SVR, announces the passing of Major Steven Betschart, 6trh Military District Commander.

2. All SVR membership badges will be draped with black ribbon effective this date, 3April 2020, for a period of 30 days.

3. Please take time to remember Brother Betschart's family in your thoughts and prayers.

4. 6th Military District Chief of Staff, Captain Wayne Eder, will be in charge of the 6th Military District until a new Commander can be appointed.

By Order

Robert E. Grim
Major General, SVR
Commanding


Attested
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2020-02
Sons of Veterans Reserve
1 October 2020
SVR General Order 2020-02

1. Effective this date, The Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve with the approval of the Military Affairs Council hereby promote Captain Wayne Eder to the rank of Major to serve as such until the 16th Day of November 2024. Major Eder is assigned as the Commander of the 6th Military District.

2. Also effective this date, the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve with the approval of the Military Affairs Council promotes Captain Jerome Kowalski to the rank of Major, to serve as such until the 16th day of November 2024 or until properly relieved. Major Kowalski will continue to act as Chaplain for the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

By Order

Robert E. Grim
Major General, SVR
Commanding


Attested
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2020-03
Sons of Veterans Reserve
3 November 2020
SVR General Order 2020-03

1. Effective this date, The Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve with the approval of the Military Affairs Council hereby promotes Captain Kevin Tucker to the rank of Major to serve as such until the 16th Day of November 2024. Major Tucker is assigned as the Commander of the 1st Military District. By Order

Robert E. Grim
Major General, SVR
Commanding


Attested
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2020-04
Sons of Veterans Reserve
1 December 2020
SVR General Order 2020-04

1. Effective this date, The Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve accepts the request for transfer to the SVR Inactive Reserve of Major Eric Peterson, Commander of the 7th Military District SVR. The Commanding General wishes to express his gratitude for the service and dedication of Major Peterson to the SVR and the Boys in Blue. Major Peterson will be transferred to the Inactive Reserve at his current rank.

2. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the SVR appoints Captain David DuBruq to the position of Commander, Third Military District, SVR. Captain DuBruq will maintain the rank of Captain. Captain DuBruq will appoint his staff in the near term.

Robert E. Grim
Major General, SVR
Commanding


Attested
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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