SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
GENERAL AND SPECIAL ORDERS
2022-2024

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General Orders 2022



GENERAL ORDER 2022-1
Sons of Veterans Reserve
16 October 2022

SVR General Order 2022-01

1. It is with deep regret that the Commanding General, SVR, announces the passing of SVR Deputy Commander BG Henry Shaw.

2. The family notified the Sons of Veterans Reserve stating that BG Shaw passed away at about 8:00am 16 October 2022. He leaves behind his wife, Sharon, daughter Jenny and two grandsons. He also leaves all of his comrades in the SUVCW and the SVR.

3. Henry was and always will be remembered for his quick wit and compassion.

4. Arrangements have yet to be promulgated. I will let everyone know as soon as I receive them.

5. Please keep Henry's family in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days.

BY ORDER OF

Robert E. Grim
Major General,
SVR Commanding

Attested
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2022-2
Sons of Veterans Reserve
4 November 2022

SVR General Order 2022-02

1. It is with deep regret that the Commanding General, SVR, announces the passing of Past SVR Commanding General BG/PCinC David V. Medert.

2. The family notified the Sons of Veterans Reserve stating that BG Medert passed away at about 3:00pm 4 November 2022. He leaves behind his wife, Andrea, sons Matthew, Andrew, Dalton, daughter Katie and 11 grandchildren . He also leaves all of his comrades in the SUVCW and the SVR.

3. Young Dave as he was called was and always will be remembered for his quick wit and compassion.

4. Arrangements have yet to be promulgated. I will let everyone know as soon as I receive them.

5. Please keep Dave's family in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days.

BY ORDER OF

Robert E. Grim
Major General,
SVR Commanding

Attested
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDER 2022-3
Sons of Veterans Reserve
17 October 2022

SVR General Order No. 2022-03

1. Colonel Donald E. Darby is relieved of his duties as SVR Adjutant General effective 19 November 2022 and appointed Deputy Commander Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) and promoted to the rank of Brigadier General said rank to remain effective until 18 November 2024.

2. Major Shane L. Milburn, Adjutant of the Third Military District is appointed SVR Adjutant General and promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel effective 19 November 2022 said rank to remain effective until 18 November 2024.

3. Major Jerome Kowalski SVR National Chaplain is promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel effective 19 November 2022 said rank to remain effective until 18 November 2024.

4. Major Kevin Martin Commander of the Second Military District is promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel effective 19 November 2022 said rank to remain effective until 18 November 2024.

5. 1st Lieutenant Scott Hann SVR Deputy Provost Marshal is promoted to the rank of Captain effective 19 November 2022 said rank to remain effective until 18 November 2024.

6. 1st Lieutenant Fred Mossbrucker SVR Deputy Provost Marshal is promoted to the rank of Captain effective 19 November 2022 said rank to remain effective until 18 November 2024.

7. Second Lieutenant Cameron Lowery SVR Assistant National Chaplain is promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant effective 19 November 2022 said rank to remain effective until 18 November 2022.

8. Company C, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment is hereby awarded the Sons of Veterans Reserve Unit Citation for exemplary performance.

BY ORDER OF

Robert E. Grim
Major General,
SVR Commanding

Attested
Donald E. Darby
Colonel, SVR
Adjutant General


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General Orders 2023



GENERAL ORDER 2023-1
Sons of Veterans Reserve
25 January 2023

SVR General Order 2023-01

1. First Sargent Lee D. Stone, Potomac Guard, 2nd Military District is promoted to the rank of Command Sargent Major effective 25 January 2023 said rank to remain effective until 18 November 2024.

2. Command Sargent Major Lee D. Stone is appointed Sons of Veterans Reserve Washington D. C. Representative effective 25 January 2023 said appointment effective until 18 November 2024.

BY ORDER OF

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding


ATTESTED:
Lt. Colonel Shane L. Milburn
Adjutant General


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GENERAL ORDER 2023-2
Sons of Veterans Reserve
13 May 2023

SVR General Order 2023-02

1. Effective 22 November 2022, the Commanding General is proud to present Brother Jeffrey Graf of the Iron Brigade in the Fourth Military District, the Meritorious Service Medal, Silver Star:

COMMANDER SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE

Takes pleasure in presenting the

Meritorious Service Medal

SILVER STAR

To
Captain Jeffrey Graf

SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE

For services as set forth in the following citation:
For exceptionally distinguished service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as Commander of the Iron Brigade Guard in the Fourth Military District of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
In addition to providing outstanding leadership and management to the Iron Brigade Guard in your role as unit commander, you have also devoted a tremendous amount of time and effort to recruiting new members. Since 2018 you have recruited 23 new members from SUVCW Camp 15 in Wind Lake, Wisconsin and 5 new members from SUVCW Camp 56 in Minnesota bringing your unit strength to 48.
You have divided your unit into two platoons based on geographical areas providing an opportunity for more active participation by members of the unit.
The establishment of an Honor Guard within the unit which drills regularly and has become highly competent in the manual of arms assures an impressive SVR appearance by your unit during its participation in many public appearances and ceremonies.
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.

PRESENTED THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022 AT GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.



BY ORDER OF

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding


ATTESTED:
Lt. Colonel Shane L. Milburn
Adjutant General

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General Orders 2024



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General Order No. 2024-03
Sons of Veterans Reserve
13 December 2024


SVR General Order 2024-03

1. Due to the vacancy in the position of SVR Chief of Staff caused by the passing of Colonel Robert Petrovic, I asked the National Military Affairs Committee to act upon my recommendation to have Major Leo Kennedy, PCinC, to fill the position.

2. I further requested that Major Kennedy be promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel.

3. As Major Kennedy is relieved of his duties as Public Information Officer/SVR website Coordinator, there was a need for that position to be filled.

4. Captain Ken Freshley, USN, Adjutant General SVR, has volunteered his expertise in website design and will be appointed to fill the position as well as that of Adjutant General.

5. On 12 December 2024, the Military Affairs Committee unanimously approved the promotion of Major Kennedy to the rank of Lt. Colonel, SVR to be effective this date and to the position of SVR Chief of Staff to serve until properly relieved.

6. The National Military Affairs Committee also approved that Captain Ken Freshley, USN, SVR assumed the duties of SVR Public Information Officer, while continuing in the position of Adjutant General, with no change in rank from his position as Adjutant.


BY ORDER OF

Donald E. Darby
Brigadier General,
SVR Commanding

Attest:
Ken Freshley
Captain, USN, SVR
Adjutant General


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