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The Commanding General, SVR, appoints Captain William Tisch as the Provost Marshal for the 131st National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War being held in Los Angles, California. This appointment is for the period 9-11 August 2012.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, at the request of the Commander of the 2nd Military District, hereby dis-establishes the following units:
a. Coles Cavalry. Unit Commander reports that he has only two uniformed members uniformed and available to serve, bringing him to the conclusion that the unit is no longer viable.
b. Co. C, Col. Henry A. Dupont Guard. Unit has lost its tax exempt status. The leadership of the unit feels that they will not be able to regain their tax exempt status and sees continuing the unit as futile.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, at the request of the Commander of the 7th Military District, hereby dis-establishes the following unit:
a. Corporal John C. Mackie, USMC Detachment EIN 26-4421426. Members felt that the unit was no longer viable. Members have transferred to other units within the 7th Military District.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, deeply regrets accepting the request of Major Kenneth Early to step down as the 7th Military District Commander. Major Early states that due to his commitments in the United States Air Force he is unable to continue further in this capacity. The Commanding General, SVR, wishes to thank Major Early for his great work as Commander of the 7th Military District.

2. Effective this date, Captain Eric Peterson, Chief of Staff, 7th Military District, has been selected by the Commanding General, SVR, to fill the position of Commander, 7th Military District. His date of rank is from this date until 16 November 2013. Captain Peterson’s contact information is as follows: Captain Eric Peterson, 4680 Rutledge Dr., Snellville, GA 30039. Email gdy2shosflthybst@bellsouth.net Phone (678)-344-6893.

3. Effective 7 April 2012 the Commanding General, SVR has accepted the recommendations of Captain Peterson 7th Military District Commander for appointment to his staff:

a. 7th Military District Chief of Staff: 1st Lt. Phillip R. Hinman, promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR, to serve in this position. Captain Hinman’s date of rank will be from this date until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved. Captain Hinman’s contact information is as follows” Captain Phillip Hinman, 1380 Tamango Drive, Melbourne, FL. 32904-8762. Email p.c.man@juno.com Phone (321) 956-9944.


b. 7th Military District Adjutant. 1st Lt. David DuBrucq, promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR, to serve in this position. Captain DuBrucq’s date of rank will be this date until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved. Captain DuBrucq’s contact information is as follows: Captain DuBrucq, 509 Blueridge Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Email sockettuem@comcast.net, Phone (615)-525-1589


c. 7th Military District Inspector General. 2nd Lt. Theodore Golab, to serve in this position. 2nd Lt. Golab date of rank will be as of this date until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved. His contact information is as follows: 2nd Lt. Theodore Golab, 6706 Great Water Dr. Flowery Branch, GA 30592. Email Tiger126@bellsouth.net. Phone (770)-965-3143


d. 7th Military District Chaplain. 2nd LT. Kenneth Early. Lt. Early will serve in this position and at this rank in recognition of his service as 7th Military District Commander. His date of rank will be effective this date until 16 November 2013. 2nd Lt. Early’s contact information is as follows: Kenneth early, PSC2 Box 14547, APO 09012.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve approves and issues the following commissions for Officers of Units within the Second Military District. These commissions will remain in effect until 3 March 2015 or until the officers are properly relieved:

a. 1st Lieutenant Robert Wilhelm is re-commissioned to his present rank. 1st Lt Wilhelm serves as Commander, Company A., 1st New Jersey Bat’n.

b. 2nd Lieutenant David G. Martin is re-commissioned to his present rank. 2nd Lt. Martin serves as Adjutant of Company A., 1st New Jersey Bat’n.

c. 2nd Lieutenant Michael E. Erb is re-commissioned to his present rank. 2nd LT. Erb serves as Commander, Weber Guard.

d. Captain Richard J. Lewis is re-commissioned to his present rank. Cpt. Lewis serves as Commander, Company D., 7th New York Cavalry.

e. 2nd Lieutenant Philip J. Swaney is re-commissioned to his present rank. 2nd Lt. Swaney serves as Adjutant, Company D., 7th New York Cavalry.

f. 1st Lieutenant Justin M. Dorsey is re-commissioned to his present rank. 1st Lt. Dorsey serves as Commander, Gettysburg Blues.

g. 2nd Lieutenant Robert A. Dorsey is re-commissioned to his present rank. 2nd Lt. Dorsey serves as Adjutant, Gettysburg Blues.

h. Captain John M. Hart Jr., is re-commissioned to his present rank. Cpt. Hart serves as Commander, Delaney-Delacy Guard.

i. 1st Lieutenant Ray Sulger is re-commissioned to his present rank. 1st Lt. Sulger serves as Adjutant, Delaney-Delacy Guard.

j. 2nd Lieutenant David E. Heisler is re-commissioned to his present rank. 2nd Lt. serves as Judge Advocate, Delaney-Delacy Guard.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve approves and issues the following commissions for Officers of Units within the Sixth Military District. These commissions will remain in effect until 16 November 2013 or until the officers are properly relieved:

a. Thomas T. Graham promoted to the rank of Captain to serve as 6th Military District Adjutant. Contact information for Captain Graham is as follows: Captain Thomas T. Graham, 5107 Alan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95020. Email NA Phone (408)-264-1794

b. 2nd Lieutenant Joseph C. Marti, promoted to the rank of Captain to serve as 6th Military District Chief of Staff and Public Information Officer. Contact information for Captain Marti is as follows: Captain Joseph C. Marti, 827 Matson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603, Email: itramcj@yahoo.com. Email itramcj@yahoo.com.

c. Gary A. Dickey promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant to serve as 6th Military District Chaplain. Contact information for 2nd Lieutenant Dickey is as follows: 2nd LT Gary A. Dickey, 1546 Devonshire Ave. Westlake Village, CA 91361. Email garydickey1@mac.com Phone (805)-496-1144

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve commissions and appoints 2nd Lieutenant David K. Hann to this present rank to serve as Deputy Provost Marshal of the General Staff, Sons of Veterans Reserve. Lieutenant Hann’s date of rate is effective from this date until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve reminds and orders all Commanding Officers at all levels of the SVR to complete and submit their IRS Form 990N before 15 May 2012.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Effective this date, the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve regrets that Company A, 7th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, of the 2nd Military District has been disbanded. The cause of the disbandment was due to IRS reporting problems which the unit could not financially overcome.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve sadly notes the passing of Captain Phil Hinman, 7th Military District Chief of Staff. Captain Hinman served the SVR faithfully over the years. His position within the Military District and within the SVR denoted the strong faith that his officers and men had in him. He will be missed at the SVR table.

2. In remembrance of Captain Hinman, the SVR Membership Medal will be draped in black for the next 30 days.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date the following promotions and commissions are in effect”

a. Captain William E. Tisch, Commander 6th Military District, is promoted to the rank of Major and to serve as such until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved.

b. Captain Mark R. Day, Commander 2nd Military District, is promoted to the rank of Major and to serve as such until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved.

c. Captain David Dubrucq is appointed to the position of 7th Military District Chief of Staff. Contact information for Captain BuBrucq is 509 Blueridge Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, phone (615)-525-1589 email: sockettuem@comcast.net He will serve as such until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved.

d. 2nd LT Jim Ward is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant and to serve as 7th Military District Adjutant. Contact information for 1st LT Ward is 780 Watermill Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32952. Phone (321) 453-7930 email: jw1638@gmail.com. He will serve as such until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved.

e. Corporal George Huttick is promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and to serve as the 7th Military District Public Information Officer. Contact information for 2nd LT Huttick is 405 Carson Bailey Court, Clarksville, TN 37043 phone (931)-802-8238. He will serve as such until 16 November 2012 or until properly relieved.

f. Private Shane L. Milburn, Commander Company C, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry is commissioned and promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He will rank and serve as such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relieved.

g. 2nd Lieutenant Larry Dietzel< Commander 1st Missouri State Militia Columbia Tigers, promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant based on his command obtaining in excess of 20 members. He will serve as such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relieved.

h. Private Russell F. DeVenney, Jr is commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant to serve as the Adjutant of the 1st Missouri State Militia Columbia Tigers. He will serve as such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relieved.

i. 1st SGT Joseph L. DeFani, Jr., Commander Company C, 34th Regt. Illinois Volunteer Infantry, is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant based on his unit obtaining in excess of 20 members. He will rank as such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relieved.

j. 1st Lieutenant Marc D. Witkovski, Commander Nebraska Rangers, is promoted to the rank of Captain based on his unit obtaining in excess of 30 members. He will rank as such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relieved.

k. 2nd Lieutenant Bruce R. Kolb, Adjutant, Company D, 27th Indiana Infantry, is re-commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant to rank as such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relieved.

l. Captain Andy Lefko, Commander, Company B, 26th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, is re-commissioned as Captain and will rank was such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relieved.

m. Captain Michael C. Harris, Commander, Company C, 28th Pennsylvania Infantry, is re-commissioned a Captain and will rank as such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relived.

n. 1st Lieutenant Chris M. Harris, Adjutant Company C, 28th Pennsylvania Infantry, is re-commissioned a 1st Lieutenant and will ranks as such until 11 August 2015 or until properly relieved.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, at the request of Major William Tisch, Commander 6th Military District, the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve commissions John A. May to the rank of Captain to serve in the position of Adjutant, 6th Military District. This commission remains in effect until 16 November 2013 or until properly relieved.

2. Contact information for Captain May is: Captain John A. May, 2001 Lee Court, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2763. Phone (760) 994-5959. Email jmmay@sdoe.k12.ca.us

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The National Civil War Ball held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Remembrance Day shall be under the direction of the Sons of Veterans Reserve Chief of Staff 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. Assist the Deputy Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve with advertising, and promotion of the Ball and with 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.

2. The advertising and promoting of the National Civil War Ball shall be the responsibility of the Sons of Veterans Reserve Deputy Commander. He shall also handle the printing of tickets and the advance sale of tickets.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. 1. In preparation for the annual Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial service held in Ziegler’s Grove at the Albert Woolson Monument, the Deputy Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve shall :

A. Apply for a special use permit for the ceremony from the National Park Service.
B. Request from the National Park Service an appropriate number of chairs, the arrowhead podium and access to electricity.
C. Contact James A. Getty and make arrangements for him to recite the Gettysburg address and ride in the Remembrance Day Parade. If Mr. Getty is not available; make such arrangements with another person who portrays President Abraham Lincoln.
D. Reserve a Public Address system for use in the ceremony.
E. Make arrangements with the National heads of the SUVCW, Aux. to the SUVCW, DUVCW, WRC, LGAR and MOLLUS to attend the ceremony and place a floral wreath on behalf of their organization.
F. Make arrangements with a flower shop for the appropriate number of floral wreaths.
G. Invite the Superintendent of the Gettysburg National Park to attend the ceremony and accept a donation from the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
H. Prepare a printed program and arrange for the printing of programs for the ceremony
I. Obtain payment from the National Treasurer Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for the cost of certain expenses associated with the ceremony.
J. Make arrangements with the Philadelphia Brigade Band to provide music at the ceremony and a bugler to play taps.

2. The Deputy Commander will make arrangements for a Master of Ceremonies to conduct the Woolson Monument ceremony and invite the Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to give an address at the ceremony.

3. The Provost Marshal shall assemble the Color Guards and uniformed escorts for the wreaths presenters.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. In preparation for the annual Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania the Deputy Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve shall do the following:

A. Obtain a Parade Permit from the Borough of Gettysburg and file all documents and reports associated with the permit with the appropriate Borough officials.
B. Obtain permission from Gettysburg school officials to use the school property adjacent to Lefever Street for forming the Remembrance Day Parade.
C. Make arrangements to obtain any recycling bins or materials that may be required by the Borough of Gettysburg in connection with the annual Remembrance Day Parade. Said officer shall also make arrangements for the placement and collection of any recycling items required by the Borough of Gettysburg.
D. Secure appropriate insurance for the Remembrance Day Parade and provide proof of such insurance to appropriate government officials.
E. Work with Gettysburg merchants in securing funds to pay for the Parade Permit.
F. Obtain streamers for distribution to parade participants.
G. Make arrangements for a horse drawn carriage for use by President Abraham Lincoln.

2. The Deputy Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve shall coordinate the Remembrance Day Parade activities with the National Park Service at Gettysburg.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. This Order prescribes the rules for participation in the Annual Sons of Veterans Reserve Remembrance Day Parade held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

2. All persons participating in the annual Remembrance Day Parade will be dressed in American Civil War era attire or Grand Army of the Republic uniform. Military uniforms worn will be either Union or Confederate military originals or reproductions or Grand Army of the Republic originals or reproductions. Civilian attire of the mid 1800’s is acceptable. Only the following will be permitted to march in the annual Remembrance Day Parade in modern business suit or dress attire with the badge of their Order affixed. Brothers of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Sisters of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Sisters of the Women’s Relief Corps, Sisters of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Sisters of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Members of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Members of the Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Members of the Order of Stars and Bars and members of the Order of Confederate Rose.

3. No unit participating in the annual Remembrance Day Parade shall stop in the line of march and allow another unit to enter unless specifically directed to do so by one of the Parade Marshals.

4. Any unit may be removed or rejected from participating in the annual Remembrance Day Parade at the discretion of the Parade Marshal and/or the Deputy Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

5. No one participating in the parade my ride in or on or operate a motorized vehicle or conveyance except police and emergency vehicles necessary to secure the safety of parade participants.

6. Horse trailers will be required to park in specified areas for the staging of the Remembrance Day Parade. Horse trailers found in otter locations will be reported to the proper authorities for prosecution and/or towing.

7. No float shall be permitted in the annual Remembrance Day Parade.

8. All wheeled conveyances being pulled by draft animals shall be required to have affixed a diaper for the draft animals pulling them.

9. All participants in the Remembrance Day Parade that are mounted or riding in the animal drawn conveyance will be required to clean up and properly dispose of all manure left by their animal over the course of the formation and duration of the parade as well as in the area around their horse trailer. Animals shall not be permitted on any of the sidewalks or grassy areas of the mustering location.

10. Caps, powder, ammunition, explosive or incendiary devices shall not be carried by any of the participants in the Remembrance Day Parade.

11. All persons participating in the annual Remembrance Day Parade will form at the locations designated by the Parade Marshal. There will be no exceptions to this

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, 2nd Lieutenant Lloyd D. Lamphere, Jr is hereby commissioned to the rank of 1st Lieutenant as that his unit, Company A, 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, has attained in excess of 20 members. This commission shall be in effect until 30 September 2015 or until properly relieved.

2. 1st. Sergeant William Morris, Company A, 14 Michigan Volunteer Infantry, is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant to rank as such until 30 September 2015 or until properly relieved,

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, Private Jeremy N. Grant is commissioned to 2nd Lieutenant to rank as such until 16 November 2013.

2. 2nd Lieutenant Grant will serve as the Chaplain, 3rd Military District. Contact information for 2nd Lieutenant Grant is as follows: 2nd LT. Jeremy Grant 642 E. Sixth St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 phone (740) 687-6199.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date the Commanding General, SVR, is pleased to present the Distinguished Service Medal, with Gold Star, to Colonel Robert Petrovic as set forth in the following citation:

COMMANDER
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
Takes pleasure in presenting the

Distinguished Service Medal
GOLD STAR


To
Colonel Robert M. Petrovic
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 the Chief of Staff of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

You are now serving on the Military Affairs Committee and in your capacity as Chief of Staff of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, you have successfully negotiated a very favorable contract with the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center in connection with Remembrance Day and you are presently overseeing the Sons of Veterans Reserve Remembrance Day Ball at the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center on Remembrance Day. You have been instrumental in the design and procurement of several Sons of Veterans Reserve challenge coins, you have initiated several Sons of Veterans Reserve fund raising projects involving items raffled at the Sons of Veterans Reserve Remembrance Day Breakfast and at National Encampments of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and you have played an important role in promoting the Sons of Veterans Reserve participation in the annual Lincoln Tomb ceremonies held in Springfield, Illinois.

You can be most proud of the way you have performed your duties as the Chief of Staff of the Sons of Veterans Reserve and your outstanding efforts to promote the Sons of Veterans Reserve certainly make you a noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award.

PRESENTED THIS 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012 AT GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding General, SVR, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal, with Gold Star, to Major Keith G. Harrison as set forth in the following citation:

COMMANDER
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
Takes pleasure in presenting the

Distinguished Service Medal
GOLD STAR


To
Major Keith G. Harrison
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 the Sons of Veterans Reserve National Webmaster since 1996 for a total of 16 years.

You served as the Sons of Veterans Reserve Commanding Officer from 1996 to 1997. Additionally, you have served as the Commander-in-Chief of both the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. In your role as the Sons of Veterans Reserve National Webmaster, you have been extremely efficient in posting all of the Sons of Veterans Reserve General and Special Orders and you have maintained all of the General Staff information as well as the other information that appears on the Sons of Veterans Reserve Website. You currently hold the rank of Major in the Sons of Veterans Reserve Inactive Reserve and you represented the Sons of Veterans Reserve in that capacity during the sesquicentennial celebration of the Cinco de Mayo Battle of Puebla in Mexico on May 5, 2012.

You can be most proud of the way you have performed your duties as the Sons of Veterans Reserve National Webmaster and your outstanding efforts to promote the Sons of Veterans Reserve certainly make you a noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award.

PRESENTED THIS 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012 AT GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding General, SVR, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal, Gold Star, to Corporal Ricky L. Stewart as set forth in the following citation:

COMMANDER
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
Takes pleasure in presenting the

Distinguished Service Medal
GOLD STAR


To
Corporal Ricky L. Stewart
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE

For services as set forth in the following citation:

For exceptionally distinguished service and sustained outstanding performance of duty as a member of Company A, 49th Regiment, Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Sons of Veterans Reserve.

You possess the distinction of being a nationally renowned artist and sculptor and have unselfishly applied your talents to the restoration of the stone statue situated in Eddyville, Iowa and which said statue is no doubt Iowa’s earliest monument to the sacrifices of her sons in the cause of Freedom and Union. In this project, you received little if any monetary recompense other than to barely meet the cost of your materials and supplies. Your efforts with the Eddyville monument justly received wide recognition in both Iowa and national news media. You have further undertaken and are currently working on the restoration of a second major Iowa monument in the town of Elkader, Iowa, this monument being two life-sized figures of a Union Navy Sailor and a Union Infantryman, again with little if any monetary compensation, except for materials and supplies. The work that you willingly performed and are currently performing for the good of the Order would rapidly reach the six-figure range were you not doing it out of a deep-seated belief in the causes that you and your Regiment hold so dear.

You can be most proud of your commitment to the ideals and goals of your Regiment and those of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. You are an inspiration and you reflect the highest credit upon yourself, your Regiment, the Sons of Veterans Reserve and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Your outstanding efforts to promote the Sons of Veterans Reserve certainly make you a most noteworthy recipient of this prestigious award.

PRESENTED THIS 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012 AT GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. 1. The Commanding General, SVR, takes pleasure in presenting the Meritorious Service Medal, with Silver Star, to 1st Lt. David Christopher Warren as set forth in the following citation:

COMMANDER
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
Takes pleasure in presenting the

Meritorious Service Medal
SILVER STAR


To
1st Lt. David Christopher Warren
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE

For services as set forth in the following citation:

For exceptionally meritorious service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as Commander of Company E, 47th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, 4th Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve.

You have been substantially active and the moving force in recruiting 11 new members into the 47th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, 4th Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve and you have thus surpassed the requirement delineated in Article X, Section 6 (A) of the Sons of Veterans Reserve Regulations. Your recruitment efforts clearly demonstrate your keen interest in and devotion to the health and well being 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.

PRESENTED THIS 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012 AT GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. 1. The Commanding General, SVR, takes pleasure in presenting the Meritorious Service Medal, with Silver Star, to Private Russell F. DeVenney as set forth in the following citation:

COMMANDER
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
Takes pleasure in presenting the

Meritorious Service Medal
SILVER STAR


To
Private Russell F. DeVenney, Jr.
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE

For services as set forth in the following citation:

For exceptionally meritorious service and sustained outstanding performance of duty while serving as a Private in the 1st Missouri State Militia, Columbia Tigers, 4th Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve.

You have been substantially active and the moving force in recruiting 17 new members into the 1st Missouri State Militia, Columbia Tigers, 4th Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve and you have thus markedly surpassed the requirement delineated in Article X, Section 6 (A) of the Sons of Veterans Reserve Regulations. Your recruitment efforts clearly demonstrate your keen interest in and devotion to the health and well being 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.

PRESENTED THIS 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012 AT GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date the Commanding General, SVR, takes pleasure in promoting the following Officers:

a. Captain Eric Schmincke is promoted to the rank of Major and will continue to serve as the Provost Marshal for the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Major Schmincke’s commission will remain in effect until November 20, 2013 or until properly relieved.

b. 2nd Lieutenant David K. Hann is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant and will continue to serve as Ass’t Provost Marshal for the Son of Veterans Reserve. 1st Lt. Hann’s commission will remain in effect until November 20, 2013 or until properly relieved.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. a. Effective this date, the Commanding General, SVR, orders that the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony Parade to be a National SVR Event.

b. Given that this event is now considered a National SVR Event, the Commanding General appoints 1st Lieutenant David M. Lamb, Special Provost Marshal, for the event. This appointment will remain in effect until the completion of the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding General, Sons of Veterans Reserve wishes to extend the following greeting to the Officers and men of the SVR:

During the month of December, we celebrate the most joyous of all the seasons, Hanukah for our Jewish brethren, and the birth of Jesus Christ for our Christian Brothers. This is a time for families, gift giving and celebrating the love of the season. It is also a time of remembrance, and for giving thanks.

As we gather with our families during this joyous season, please take time to remember those that are once again serving our Nation away from home. The young men and women of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force that will share their fare this holiday as many of our forefathers have done in the past, with their Brother-in-Arms. Only the scenery has changed from Valley Forge, Iwo Jima, Normandy, Khe Sahn or Fallujah. The sacrifice remains the same.

Please join with me in celebrating this season and with the hope that many of those away from home will be able to extinguish “the candle in the window” next year, as they will be home. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to all, and a joyous and safe New Year.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 16 November 2011, all National General Staff Officers and District Commanders were re-commissioned and appointed to their respective positions. Also effective the aforementioned date, the following District Staff Officers were re-commissioned, and some promoted and assigned to the noted positions. All commissions, promotions and appointments therein will remain in effect until 15 November 2013 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined and annulled.

a. First Military District

1. 2nd Lt. Richard P. Lufkin, was re-commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and re-appointed 1st Military District Public Information Officer. Contact information 30 Hagan Street, Apt, 202, Providence, R.I. 02904 Telephone 401-588-5131.

b. Second Military District

1. 1st Lieutenant Mark Day, was promoted to the rank of Captain and re-appointed 2nd Military District Adjutant General. Contact information: 104 Mulberry Place, Lynchburg, VA 24502, Telephone 434-385-7283 email oscmbb64@msn.com

2. 1st Lt. Michael Paquette was promoted to the rank of Captain and re-appointed 2nd Military District Chief of Staff. Contact information: 11901 Branchwater St., Fredericksburg, VA 22407, Telephone 540-786-3602, email Paquettemichaela@aol.com

3. 2nd Lt. Justin Dorsey, Gettysburg Blues, was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant and appointed 2nd Military District Inspector General. Contact information: 11050 Ft. Loudon Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236, Telephone 717-328-9474, email: jmdsuv@yahoo.com

4. 2nd Lt. Robert Pollock, Co. A, Potomac Guard, was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant and appointed 2nd Military District Public Information Officer. Contact information: 3504 Wilson St, Fairfax, VA, 22030, Telephone 703-385-6135.

5. 2nd Lt. A. Kendall Chew III, Co. C, Dupont Guard, was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant and appointed 2nd Military District Chaplain. Contact information: 104 Milford Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19809, Telephone 302-798-6520, email: 1941akc@verizon.net

c. Third Military District

1. Captain Donald Grant Sr. was re-commissioned Captain and re-appointed 3rd Military District Chief of Staff. Contact information: 1720 Union St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Telephone 740-654-4574. Email: grantdonsr@yahoo.com

2. 2nd Lt. J. Alan Teller was promoted to the rank of Captain and re-appointed 3rd Military District Adjutant General. Contact information: 3003 Lamplighter Lane, Kokomo, IN 46902 Telephone 765-455-0484, email: alan.teller@comcast.net

3. Captain Timothy Downey was re-commissioned Captain and re-appointed 3rd Military District Inspector General. Contact information: 174 Berry Lane, Hustonville, KY 40437 Telephone 606-346-3789 email: downeytimothy@hotmail.com

4. 2nd Lt. William Morris, Co. A, 14th Michigan Infantry, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and appointed 3rd Military District Public Information Officer. Contact information: Email: wr-morris@comcast.net

d. Fourth Military District

1. Major Robert D. Champlin re-commissioned Major and re-appointed 4th Military District Adjutant. Contact information 2327 Wincanton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129, Telephone 314-846-2872 email: bvtmajor@yahoo.com

2. Major Stephen A. Michaels re-commissioned Major and re-appointed C4th Military District Chief of Staff. Contact information: 6623 S. North Cape Rd, Franklin, WI, 53132-1227, Telephone 414-425-4648, email: banner@suvcw.org

3. Major Emmett P. Taylor II re-commissioned Major and re-appointed 4th Military District Inspector General. Contact information: 1302 Wilmer Rd, Wentzville, MO 63385 Telephone 636-332-5782 email: eptaylor@mac.com

4. 1st Lt. Randel O. Baehr re-commissioned 1st Lieutenant and re-appointed 4th Military District Public Information Officer. Contact information 529 Clark Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63119, Telephone: 314-962-4690, email: robaehr@earthlink.net

5. 1st Lt. Jerome W. Kowalski re0commissioned a 1st Lieutenant and re-appointed 4th Military District Chaplain. Contact information: 206 East Grantley, Elmhurst, IL 60126, Telephone 773-631-1610 email: paptom@msn.com

e. Fifth Military District
RESERVED

f. Sixth Military District

1. Marine Orderly Sergeant Glen L. Roosevelt re-appointed 6th Military District Adjutant General at his current rank. Contact information: 1280 Piedmont Dr, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-777-7013 email: glroosevelt@roadrunner.com

2. Captain William E. Tisch, re-commissioned to Captain and re-appointed 6th Military District Chief of Staff/Public Information Officer. Contact information: 8505 Ellsworth Lane, Santee, CA, 92071 Telephone: 619-448-4818. Email: Tis346@cox.net

3. 2nd Lt. Carl M. Taylor, re-commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and re-appointed 7th Military District Chaplain. Contact information 556 Mulberry Circle, Manteca, CA 95337. Telephone : 209-823-7288. Email:NineNut@aol.com

g. Seventh Military District

1. 1st Lt. Phil Hinman was re-commissioned a 1st Lieutenant and re-appointed 7th Military District Adjutant General. Contact information: 1380 Tamango Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904-8763, Telephone 321-956-9944 (H) 312-537-9736 (C) Email: p.c.man@juno.com

2. Captain Eric B. Peterson re-commissioned Captain and re-appointed 7th Military District Chief of Staff. Contact information 4680 Rutledge Dr., Snellville, GA 30039. Telephone 678-344-6893. Email gdfithybst@bellsouth.net

3. Pvte. Theodore H. Golab commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and appointed 7th Military District Inspector General. Contact information: 6706 Great Water Dr., Flowery Branch, GA 30592. Telephone 770-965-3143. Email: Tiger126@bellsouth.net

4. Pvte. Craig T. Brown commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and appointed 7th Military District Public Information Officer. Contact information: P.O. Box 831, Alcoa, TN 37701. Telephone 865-250-8090. Email: c37801@gmail.com

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date Capt. William E. Tisch has been appointed Adjutant and Chief of Staff of the 6th Military District. Captain Tisch will rank as such until the 15 November 2013 or until properly relieved. Contact information for Captain William E. Tisch is 8505 Ellsworth Lane Santee, CA 92071 Telephone 619-448-4818. Email tis346@cox,net

2. Effective this date Joseph C. Marti of Company C, 8th California Volunteer Infantry has been commissioned to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and appointed as the Public Information Officer for the 6th Military District. 2nd Lt. Marti will rank as such until 15 November 2013 or until properly relieved. Contact information for 2nd Lt. Marti is 312 Liberty St. San Francisco CA 94114 Telephone 415-317-4160

3. Marine Orderly Sergeant Glen Roosevelt due to increased duties within his Department has stepped down as Adjutant of the 6th Military District to attend to the Department duties. The Commanding General, SVR, wishes to thank Marine Orderly Sergeant Roosevelt for his service to the SVR at the District Level. Orderly Sergeant Roosevelt will continue as Commanding Officer U.S. Marine Detachment Mare Island, CA.

4. Due to a clerical error the General Order promoting Captain Joseph Marti to his current rank and position as Commanding Officer Co, C, 8th California Volunteer Infantry was not completed. Captain Joseph Marti was elected to the position of Commander of the aforementioned unit and promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR effect 11 October 2010 to rank as such until 11 October 2013 or until properly relieved.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date Capt. Jerry R. Sayre has been re-commissioned a Captain in the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Captain Sayre was re-elected Commander, Company G, 5th California Volunteer Infantry. His commission will remain in effect until 13 March 2014 or until properly relieved.

2. Effective this date 2nd Lieutenant Michael W. Carr is commissioned to the rank of 1st Lieutenant based on his unit’s strength reaching 22 men. 1st Lieutenant Carr remains as the Commander, Company B, 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. 1st Lieutenant Carr’s commission will remain in effect until 13 march 2014 or until properly relieved.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Commanders, it has come to my attention that there exists a situation that needs to be addressed. In the SVR we promote officers based on the unit strength and the number of officers within a unit is also predicated on unit strength. In the past the SVR has, at the unit level, maintained the position of Commander and Adjutant of the UNIT in the “Current Duty Assignment.” There were no authorized positions at the unit level for any other Duty Assignment. The situation that then existed was an Officer was promoted with no actual duty Assignment if he wasn’t the Commander or Adjutant.

2. Effective this date, officers attached to the UNIT of the SVR will be assigned in the following Current Duty Assignments based on unit strength:

a. Unit Commander (elected position)
b. Unit Adjutant (Elected or appointed position according to by-laws of unit)
c. Unit Chaplain (appointed position)
d. Unit Public Information Officer (appointed position)
e. Unit Judge Advocate (appointed position)

3. If the unit strength does not permit for an officer position, e.g. under 15 men, then the aforementioned positions may be appointed to non-commissioned personnel to have continuity within the SVR.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date Private Glen D. Kelley is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. His promotion and commission are based on his unit, Company B, 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, exceeding a unit strength of 15 men. 2nd Lieutenant Kelley will serve as Judge Advocate for Company B, 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry.

2. This commission will remain in effect until 20 March 2014 or until properly relieved.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Headquarter SVR received information that 2nd Lt. Craig T. Brown resigned his position as Public Information Officer of the 7th Military District effective 21 March 2011.

2. At the request of the Commander of the 7th Military District 2nd Lieutenant Brown’s commission as a 2nd Lieutenant is hereby revoked effective 21 March 2011

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 19 March 2011 2nd LT Carl M. Taylor, Chaplain 6th Military District, tendered his resignation.

2. At the request of the Commander of the 6th Military District 2nd Lieutenant Taylor’s commission as a 2nd Lieutenant is hereby revoked effective 25 March 2011

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, Corporal Thomas Helmantoler is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Sons of Veterans Reserve. He will serve as the Adjutant to Company G, 5th California Volunteer Infantry of the 6th Military District.

2. 2nd Lieutenant Helmantoler’s commission will remain in effect until 4 April 2014 or until properly relieved.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the following commissioned are awarded:

a. Private George F. Hansen is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Sons of Veterans Reserve. He will serve as the Commander, Company K, 1st U.S. Infantry of the 6th Military District.

b. 1st Lieutenant Charles Gardali is re-commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and remains as the Commander of Co. G, 1st California Volunteer Infantry.

c. Captain Emmett P. Taylor II is re-commissioned as a Captain and remains as the Commander of Co. C, 5th Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry.

d. 2nd Lieutenant Gregory R. Decker is re-commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and remains as the Adjutant Co. C, 5th Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry.

e. Private Kenneth Lindblom is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and was elected as Commander Co. A, 37th Iowa Volunteer Infantry.

f. Private John Keller is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and was appointed as the Public Information Officer for Co. A, 37th Iowa Volunteer Infantry

2. These commissions will remain in effect until 15 April 2014 or until properly relieved.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General Sons of Veterans Reserve welcomes the CHESAPEAKE HOME GUARD as the newest unit in the SVR.

2. Private Steve Hammond and Privates Eddie Roberts will serve as the Commanding Officer and Adjutant, respectively

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. In accordance with the vote of the 130th National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, meeting in Reston, Virginia August 11-14, 2011 the following changes have been made to the Sons of Veterans Reserve Regulations

Article II
National Headquarters

Note: This change will require the SVR Adjutant General to fie EIN information with the National Treasurer by March 15th each year.

Section 11. As part of his administrative duties, the Adjutant General, SVR, on or before 15 March of each year shall file a report with the National Treasurer, SUVCW, detailing the EIN for each, unit, battalion, district, and headquarters with the contact information for the respective adjutant.

Article III
District Headquarters

Note: This change will require the District Commander to ensure the Annual Unit Application is filed with the SVR Adjutant General earlier (15 February) than the current date (30 April).

4. As part of his administrative duties, the District Commander shall be responsible for and shall ensure that all Annual Unit Applications (SVR Form 3) are received by the Adjutant General, SVR, on or before 15 February of each year, all Annual Unit Strength Reports (SVR Form 19), all updated Annual Rosters and all Annual National dues for each Unit within his District are received by the Adjutant General, SVR, on or before 30 April of each year, commencing in April of 2007.

Article III
District Headquarters

Note: This change will require the District Adjutant to obtain Unit reports earlier.

7. As part of his administrative duties, the District Adjutant shall be responsible for and shall ensure that all Units within his District shall file with him, on or before 01 April of each year, commencing in April 2007, on or before 15 January each year an Annual Unit Application (SVR Form 3) and on or before 01 April of each year an Annual Unit Strength Report (SVR Form 19), an updated Annual Roster, Annual District dues and National dues.

Note: This change will require unit commanders to file the Annual Unit Application (SVR Form 3) earlier each year (15 January).

Article VI
Company Headquarters

2. As part of his administrative duties, each Unit Commander shall be responsible for and shall ensure that an Annual Unit Application (SVR Form 3) shall be received by the District Commander on or before 15 January of each year, and Annual Unit Strength Report (SVR From 19), an updated Annual Roster, Annual District dues and Annual National dues shall be received by his District Commander, on or before 01 April of each year, commencing in April of 2007.

Article VI
Company Headquarters

Note: This change means the unit citation badge will be worn on the left breast rather than the right breast.

Article X
Awards, Decorations, Devices and Insignia

6 (C) (See SVR Regulations page 14) 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 right 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.

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

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date the following units are hereby discharged from the Sons of Veterans Reserve for failure to submit required Annual reports to their District Commander and the National Sons Of Veterans Reserve:

a. 355th Northcoast Volunteers, 2nd Military District
b. 1st Mounted Rifles 7th New York Cavalry, 2nd Military District
c. 134th New York Volunteers, 2nd Military District

2. The Commanding General SVR regrets taking the aforementioned action. These units may re-join the Sons of Veterans Reserve provided they submit required Annual Reports, pay back dues and pay 2012 dues in advance.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General SVR accepts the request of Lt. Colonel Larry E. Freed, SVR National Chaplain, to be entered on the rolls of the Inactive Reserve. Lt. Colonel Freed has served the Military Department of the SUVCW for many years and his service is much appreciated.

2. Effective this date the Commanding General SVR, appoints 1st Lieutenant Jerome Kowalski to serve as the National Chaplain Sons of Veterans Reserve. 1st Lieutenant Kowalski is also hereby promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR to serve until properly relieved.

3. Contact information for Chaplain Kowalski is : 206 E. Grantley, Elmhurst, IL 60126, (773) 631-1610 email: 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

1. Effective 1 November 2011, the Commanding General SVR accepts the request of Major Eugene Mortorff, SVR 2nd Military District Commander to be entered on the rolls of the Inactive Reserve. Brother Mortorff, the current National Secretary SUVCW, wishes to have more time to devote to those duties. The Commanding General, Officers and men of the SVR wish Gene continued success in his endeavors.

2. Effective 1 November 2011, the Commanding General SVR, appoints Captain Mark R. Day as Commander 2nd Military District. Contact information for Captain Day is 104 Mulberry Place, Lynchburg, VA 24502, phone: 434-385-7283 email: oscmbb64@msn.com. Captain Day’s staff is as follows:

a. Adjutant: 1st Lt. Justin Dorsey, 11950 Ft. Loudon Rd., Mercersburg, PA 17236, phone 717-328-9474 email: jmdsuv@yahoo.com
b. Chief of Staff: Captain Mike A. Paquette, 11901 Branchwater St., Fredericksburg, VA. 22407, phone 540-786-3602 email: paquettemichael@aol.com
c. Chaplain: 1st Lt. A. Kendall Chew III, 104 Milford Ave., Wilmington, DE., 19809, phone 302-798-6520, email: 1941AKC@verizon.net
d. Inspector General: 1st Lt. Lee Stone, 536 Wordsworth Circle, Purcellville, VA 20132, phone 540-338-5831, email: stoneld@aol.com
e. Public Information Officer: 1st Lt. Robert Pollock, 3504 Wilson Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, phone 703-385-6135, email dcsuvcw1@aol.com.

3. Effective 11 November 2011, the Commanding General SVR accepts the request of Lt. Colonel Dave Allyn, Commander 6th Military District, to be moved to the rolls of the SVR Inactive Reserve. The Commanding General wishes to thank Lt. Colonel Allyn for his dedication to duty within the SVR.

4. Effective 11 November 2011, the Commanding General SVR appoints Captain William E. Tisch as the Commander of the 6th Military District, SVR. Contact information for Captain Tisch is 8505 Ellsworth Lane, Santee, CA 92071, phone 619-448-4818. All Staff positions within the 6th Military District will remain until re-appointed or relieved by Captain Tisch.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Pursuant to SVR Regulations, Article II, Section 2 and Section 5, the following officers are hereby commissioned to the current rank effective 8 December 2010. Said commissions will continue in force until 15 November 2013, unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined and annulled:

a. Lt. Colonel James B. Pahl, Judge Advocate General, Sons of Veterans Reserve.
b. Major Leo F. Kennedy, Public Information Officer, 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

1. The Commanding General, SVR, presented the following awards at the 2011 Gettysburg Remembrance Day Breakfast, held at the Eisenhower Inn Gettysburg, PA, 19 November 2011.

2. The Commanding General once again extends a hardy “Well Done,” to the Units, Officers and men for their outstanding contributions to the Sons of Veterans Reserve as evidenced by the attached citations.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Major Stephen Michaels, Chief of Staff of the 4th Military District, has been appointed by the Commanding General as Acting Provost Marshal for the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony 16 April 2011.

2. This appointment will expire 17 April 2011.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Captain Mark Day, Adjutant 2nd Military District, has been appointed by the Commanding General as Acting Provost Marshal for the 130th National Encampment of the sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 12-14 August 2011.

2. This appointment will expire 14 August 2011.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding Officer Sons of Veterans Reserve approves the following appointments:

a. Captain Edward J. Krieser is appointed Commander of the 3rd Military District. This appointment and commission will remain in effect until 18 November 2010 or until properly relieved. Contact information for Captain Krieser is 2259 Blarney Stone Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385; (219) 462-7163; email EJKSUV@comcast.com

b. Captain J. Alan Teller is appointed Adjutant General of the 3rd Military District. This appointment and commission will remain in effect until 18 November 2010 or until properly relieved. Contact information for Captain Teller is 3003 Lamplighter Lane, Kokomo, IN 46902; (765) 455-0480.

2. The Commanding General also extends Best Wishes for a Happy New Year to all members of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding Officer Sons of Veterans Reserve approves the following appointments:

a. 1st Lieutenant William E. Tisch is promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Tisch will serve as 6th Military District Chief Of Staff and Public Information Officer. This appointment and commission will remain in effect until 18 November 2010 or until properly relieved. Contact information for Captain Tisch remains unchanged.

b. Private James G. Ward is promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant based on unit strength of Amzi D. Harmon Company, 7th Military District. This commission will remain in effect until 10 January 2013 or until properly relieved.

Brigadier 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 great regret that the Commanding General, SVR relieves Captain James B. Hanby as his duties of Commander of the 2nd Military District, Sons Of Veterans Reserve. Effective this date Captain Hanby will surrender all materials pertaining to the 2nd Military District to his Adjutant 1st Lt. Eugene G. Mortorff.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, 1st Lt. Eugene G. Mortorff is promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR. This commission will remain in effect until 18 November 2010 or until properly relieved.

2. Captain Eugene G. Mortorff will serve as the Commander, 2nd Military District. He will be appointing his staff in the near term.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The purpose of this SVR General Order is to address the issue of whether or not Junior Members and Junior Associates may become members of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

2. Article VII, Sections 1 and 2 of the Constitution of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Chapter IV, Article 1, Section 2 of the Regulations of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War clearly and unequivocally answer the question posed in Paragraph 1, supra, in the affirmative.

3. Therefore, and in view of the foregoing, Junior Members and Junior Associates are eligible to become and are welcome to become members of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, with, however, the following limitation: “Junior Members and Junior Associates, participating in Sons of Veterans Reserve events, may not carry any weapon or accoutrements pertaining to weapons, nor may they work any artillery piece except for positions 5, 6 or 7.”

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, Private Richard J. Lewis is commissioned to the rank of Captain, SVR. Captain Lewis will serve at this rank as Commanding Officer, 1st Mounted Rifles 7th New York Cavalry.

2. Effective this date, Private Philip J. Swaney is commissioned to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. 2nd Lieutenant Swaney will serve at this rank as Adjutant, 1st Mounted Rifles 7th New York Cavalry

3. Effective this date, 1st Sergeant William Morris is commissioned to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. 2nd Lieutenant Morris will serve at this rank as Commander, 14th Michigan Infantry.

4. This commissions will remain in effect until 13 March 2013 or until properly relieved.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General, SVR, welcomes the 22 members of the Ohio Naval Brigade to the ranks of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, Third Military District. Naval Lieutenant Timothy Graham commanding. Ensign Kenneth Freshley, adjutant.

2. Effective this date, the Commanding General, SVR, welcomes the ten members of the 1st Missouri Engineers to the ranks of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, Fourth Military District. 1st Sgt Martin Aubuchon, commanding. Pvt. Chris Warren, Adjutant

3. Effective this date, Timothy Graham is commissioned to the rank of Naval Lieutenant, SVR. This commission will remain in effect until 4 April 2013 or until properly relieved.

4. Effective this date, Kenneth Freshley is commissioned to the rank of Naval Ensign, SVR. This commission will remain in effect until 4 April 2013 or until properly relieved.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. SUVCW General Order Series 2010-2011 #4, issued by Commander-in-Chief D. Brad Schall states the following:

a. The National Military Affairs Committee has recommended that Brigadier General Robert E. Grim, Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve be reappointed as Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans Reserve for a term of three years.
b. I concur with their recommendation and hereby appoint Robert E. Grim as Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, to the rank of Brigadier General commencing 16 November 2010 and ending 15 November 2013 or until properly relieved.

2. Per the aforementioned SUVCW General Order, Brigadier General Robert E. Grim is reappointed as Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve effective at the dates cited.

Elmer F. Atkinson, PCinC
Chairman
National Military Affairs Committee
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 16 November, the Commander Sons of Veterans Reserve reappoints the following Officers to his General Staff:

a. Colonel Henry Shaw, Jr., Deputy Commander SVR, re-commissioned as a Colonel and re-appointed Deputy Commander SVR.
b. Colonel Elmer F. Atkinson, Inspector General SVR, re-commissioned as a Colonel and re-appointed Inspector General SVR.
c. Colonel Andrew M. Johnson, Washington D.C. Liaison SVR, re-commissioned as a Colonel and re-appointed Washington D.C. Liaison SVR.
d. Colonel Donald E. Darby, Adjutant General SVR, re-commissioned as a Colonel and re-appointed Adjutant General SVR.
e. Lt. Colonel Robert E. Petrovic, Chief of Staff SVR, commissioned as a Colonel.
f. Lt. Colonel Larry E. Freed, Chaplain SVR, re-commissioned as a Lieutenant Colonel and re-appointed Chaplain SVR.
g. Lt. Colonel Jack G. Grothe, Commander 4th Military District SVR, re-commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel and re-appointed as Commander 4th Military District SVR.
h. Lt. Colonel David E. Allyn, Commander 6th Military District SVR, re-commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel and re-appointed as Commander 6th Military District SVR.
i. Captain Edward Kreiser, Commander 3rd Military District SVR, commissioned a Major and re-appointed Commander 3rd Military District SVR.
j. Major James B. Pahl, Judge Advocate General SVR, re-commissioned a Major and re-appointed Judge Advocate General SVR.
k. Major Peter N. Rotando, Commander 1st Military District SVR, re-commissioned as a Major and re-appointed as Commander 1st Military District SVR.
l. Major Kenneth V. Early, Commander 7th Military District SVR, re-commissioned as a Major and re-appointed as Commander 7th Military District SVR.
m. Captain Eugene Mortorff, Commander 2nd Military District SVR, commissioned as a Major and re-appointed as Commander 2nd Military District SVR.
n. Captain Leo F. Kennedy, Public Information Officer SVR, re-commissioned as a Captain and re-appointed as Public Information Officer SVR.
o. Captain Eric J. Schmincke, Deputy Provost Marshal SVR, re-commissioned as a Captain and appointed as Provost Marshal SVR.
p. Musician Sergeant Major Ivan E. Frantz, Musician Sgt. Major SVR, re-appointed.

2. All appointments and commissions shall continue in force until 15 November 2013 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commander Sons of Veterans takes great pleasure in presenting the following awards:

a. Meritorious Service Medal, Silver Star, to 2nd Lieutenant Charles “Buck” Custer, Amzi D. Harmon Company, 7th Military District.
b. Distinguished Service Medal, Gold Star, to Colonel Donald Darby, Adjutant General SVR.
c. Distinguished Service Medal, Gold Star, to Major Steven Michaels, Chief of Staff, 4th Military District.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commander SVR takes great pleasure in presenting the following awards:

a. Unit Citation to Company D, 27th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 3rd Military District.
b. Unit Citation to Company A, 49th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 4th Military District.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Major Charles E. Kuhn, Provost Officer SVR, has requested to be transferred to the Inactive Reserve, SVR effective this date.

2. The Commander SVR approves Major Kuhn’s request and wishes to thank Major Kuhn for his dedication and service to the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

3. As citied in SVR General Order 2010-09, Captain Eric J. Schmincke is appointed Provost SVR.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Pursuant to SVR Regulations, Article II, Section 2 and Section 5, Brigadier General Robert E. Grim is hereby commissioned a Major General effective 20 November 2010. Said commission to continue in force until 15 November 2013 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined and annulled

Elmer F. Atkinson, PCinC
Chairman
National Military Affairs Committee
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Pursuant to SVR Regulations, Article II, Section 2 and Section 5, Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr, Deputy Commander Sons of Veterans Reserve, is promoted to the rank of Brigadier General effective 8 December 2010. Said commission will continue in force until 15 November 2013, unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined and annulled.

Major General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Pursuant to SVR Regulations, Article II, Section 2 and Section 5, the following officers are hereby commissioned to the current rank effective 8 December 2010. Said commissions will continue in force until 15 November 2013, unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined and annulled:

a. Lt. Colonel James B. Pahl, Judge Advocate General, Sons of Veterans Reserve.
b. Major Leo F. Kennedy, Public Information Officer, 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

1. Effective this date, Corporal Joseph C. Marti, elected to Commanding Officer, Co. C, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

2. Effective this date, Private Thomas T. Graham, appointed Adjutant, Co. C., 8th California Volunteer Infantry, is promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

3. These commissions shall remain in effect until 19 January 2010 unless the same shall be otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The SVR Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to Pvte. Gary Sallade, SVR Headquarters Company as set forth in the following citation:

On 22 November 2008, during the Remembrance Day Parade, a Brother of the Sons of Veterans Reserve suffered a heart attack and collapsed. Brother Gary Sallade, a member of the SUVCW/SVR Color Guard, immediately came to the aid of the stricken Brother. Brother Sallade began performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) during the critical stage of the heart attack. He continued CPR and to assess the Brother until and after the local Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) arrived. His actions permitted the EMT’s to continue to assess the stricken Brother freeing them from the physically tiring CPR. Because of Brother Sallade’s action the Brother was able to maintain a pulse and began breathing on his own as he was transported to the local hospital.

Brother Sallade’s strong commitment to the principles for which our Order was founded clearly distinguishes him as a member of The Sons of Veterans Reserve and most noteworthy recipient of this distinguished award.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the SVR wishes to welcome the two latest additions to the Sons of Veterans Reserve:

a. The 10th Tennessee Infantry (US), commanded by 1st SGT David M. DuBrucq, was entered onto the rolls of the Sons of Veterans Reserve with 9 members. The 10th Tennessee Infantry is under the command of the 7th Military District.

b. The 16th New York Independent Battery, Dickinson’s Battery, commanded by Private Thomas L. Crounse was entered onto the rolls of the Sons of Veterans Reserve with 20 members. The 16th New York Independent Battery is under the command of the 2nd Military District.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the SVR accepts the resignation of Major Todd Shillington as Second Military District Commander, SVR.

2. Captain Bruce N. Glaser, 2nd Military District Adjutant, will be in command of the 2nd Military District until a replacement can be named.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding General of the SVR appoints the 2nd Military District Public Information Officer 1st Lt. James Hanby as the District Commander of the 2nd Military District, SVR.

2. 1st Lt. Hanby is hereby promoted and commissioned Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve to serve as such unless the same shall be lawfully determined void and annulled.

3. Captain Hanby will secure all records, and property of the 2nd Military District into his custody as soon as possible.

4. Captain Hanby will notify this command as to his appointed staff, their rank and contact information within the next 30 days.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. In as much as Major Todd Shillington resigned from his position as 2nd Military District Commander on 14 March 2009, the Commanding General, SVR, lawfully voids and annuls his rank of Major effective the date of this General Order.

2. All other ranks the Brother Shillington may hold within the SVR remain in effect.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, 1st Lieutenant Larry J. Ebert resignation as Commander of the Company D, 27th Indiana Infantry, SVR has been accepted. Pvt. Ebert will continue to serve with the unit. The Commanding General thanks Pvt. Ebert for his service to his unit.

2. Effective this date, 2nd Lt. J. Alan Teller is promoted to the rank of 1st. Lieutenant, SVR. 1st Lt. Teller will serve as Commander of Company D, 27th Indiana Infantry, SVR.

3. Effective this date, Corporal Bruce R. Kolb is hereby promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. 2nd Lieutenant Kolb will serve as the Adjutant of Company D, 27th Indiana Infantry, SVR.

4. Effective this date, Captain Emmett P. Taylor, SVR, is re-appointed a Captain. Captain Taylor will continue to serve as Commander of Company C, 5th Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry.

5. These commissions will remain in effect unless the same shall be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, First Sergeant David Christopher Warren is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR, based on unit strength exceeding 15 men. 2nd Lieutenant Warren is the Commander of Company E 47th Missouri Infantry.

2. This commission will remain in effect unless the same shall be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Captain Timothy Downey, 3rd Military District Inspector General, will serve as Provost Marshal for the 2009 National Encampment of the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic.

2. This appointment will remain in effect for the period 13-16 August 2009.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Colonel David R. Medert has requested to be placed on the rolls of the Inactive Reserve of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Colonel Medert has also requested that he be relieved of the position and duties of SVR Chief of Staff.

2. Colonel Medert has faithfully carried out the duties of his office for over than over a decade. His dedication to the Sons of Veterans Reserve is unparalleled in the recent history of this great organization.

3. Brigadier General Grim accepts this request with great regret.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date the following Commissions and promotions are hereby authorized by the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve:

a. Private Eugene Mortoff, Gettysburg Blues, is hereby promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant to serve as such in the position of District Adjutant, 2nd Military District.
b. Captain Bruce N. Glaser, 355th Northcoast Volunteer Infantry, will serve at his present rank in the position of Chief of Staff, 2nd Military District
c. Private Robert Pollock, Co. A, Potomac Guards, is hereby promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant to serve as such in the position of Public Information Officer, 2nd Military District.
d. 1st. Sergeant Charles E. Funck III, Commander Co. C., 34th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant based on his unit achieving in excess of 20 members. (4th MD).
e. Corporal Bruce R. Kolb, Co. D, 27th Indiana Infantry, is hereby promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant to serve as Adjutant of his company, based on his unit achieving in excess of 20 members. (3rd MD).
f. 2nd Lieutenant J. Alan Teller, Co. D, 27th Indiana Infantry, is hereby promoted to the of 1st Lieutenant to serve as the Commanding Officer, based on his company achieving in excess of 20 members. (3rd MD)
g. Corporal Randy B. Fletcher, Co. B, 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, is hereby promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant to serve as Adjutant based on his company achieving in excess of 15 members. (6th MD).

2. These officer will serve as such unless the same shall be otherwise be lawfully determined and annulled.

3. 1st. Lieutenant Larry J. Ebert, Commander Co. D, 27th Indiana Volunteer Infantry of the 3rd Military District, has submitted his resignation as Commander of this unit due his personal work schedule. Private Ebert will continue to serve his unit in his new capacity. Brigadier General Grim accepts this resignation with regret.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date the following new Units have been approved by the Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve:

a. Corporal John F. Mackie, United States Marine Corps Detachment, Flowery Branch, Georgia. Marine Corps Orderly Sgt. Theodore H. Golab, SVR, Commanding. This is the second United States Marine Corps unit within the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Semper Fi!
b. Company A., 49th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment “The Iowa Rifles”, Des Moines, Iowa. 1st Sgt. David M. Lamb, SVR, Commanding.
c. Rockford Zouaves, Rockford, Illinois. 1st Sgt. Gregory Carter, SVR, Commanding.
d. 1st Missouri State Militia “Columbia Tigers”, Columbia, Missouri. 1st Sgt. Larry Dietzel, SVR, Commanding.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The SVR Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to Colonel David R. Medert, SVR Headquarters Company.

2. He has provided invaluable counsel and advice to four commanding generals during his tenure as SVR Chief of Staff: Brigadier General Charles Corfman, Brigadier General Keith G. Harrison, Brigadier General David V. Medert, and Brigadier General Robert E. Grim.

3. His recruiting strategies and efforts have been instrumental in helping the SVR membership increase by over 300% during his service as Chief of Staff.

4. He played a leading role in the revision and writing of new SVR Regulations.

5. His dedication and commitment to the SVR is demonstrated by his continued service as a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Military Affairs Committee.

6. He is a most noteworthy recipient of this distinguished award.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, Robert M. Petrovic has been selected as the National SVR Chief of Staff. He was commissioned a Lt. Colonel and will rank as such until the 15th day of November 2010 or until lawfully relieved.

2. Effective this date, Major Jack G. Grothe, 4th Military District Commander, was promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel and will rank as such until the 15th day of November 2010 or until lawfully relieved.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans Reserve is proud to welcome into the organization the FIRST Naval Unit. Effective this date, Ship’s Company, USS Carondelet, of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.

2. Robert B. Wetter, Leading Petty Officer United States Navy-SVR, will serve as the Commanding Officer of this unit.

3. Welcome Aboard Ship’s Company USS Carondelet. GO NAVY

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding Officer Sons of Veterans Reserve approves the following promotions:

a. Major Dave Allyn, 6th Military District Commander is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, SVR and will continue to serve as the 6th Military District Commander.
b. Captain Stephen Michaels is promoted to the rank of Major, SVR, and continues to serve as the 4th Military District Chief of Staff.
c. Captain Robert Champlin is promoted to the rank of Major, SVR and continues to serve as 4th Military District Adjutant.
d. Captain Emmett Taylor III is promoted to the rank of Major, SVR and continues to serve as 4th Military District Inspector General.
e. 2nd Lieutenant Randel O. Baehr is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, SVR and will continue to serve as 4th Military District Public Information Officer.
f. 2nd Lieutenant Jerome Kowalski is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, SVR, and will continue to serve as 4th Military District Chaplain.
g. The aforementioned commissions will remain in effect until 19 November 2010 or until lawfully relieved.
h. 1st Sgt. Ray Sulger is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, SVR to serve as Adjutant Delaney-Delacy Guards to rank as such until 21 November 2012.
i. David E. Heisler is promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR of the Delaney-Delacy Guards to rank as such until 21 November 2012.
j. Captain George J. Weinmann is re-commissioned at the rank of Captain, SVR, and will rank as such until 21 November 2010. Captain Weinmann continues to serve as Commander of Company I, 83rd New York Volunteer Infantry.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding Officer, SVR, takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to 1st SGT David DuBrucq as set forth in the following citation:

As Commander of the 10th Regiment, Tennessee U. S. Volunteer Infantry, SVR, 1st Sergeant Dave DuBrucq played a vital leadership role in the historic reburial of the Franklin, Tennessee, Unknown Civil War Soldier which took place on 10 October 2009. The soldier’s remains were discovered at a construction site in Franklin, Tennessee on 14 May 2009. 1st Sergeant DuBrucq helped organize the burial service and stood sentry duty along with members of his unit as the Soldier lay in sate in a flag draped coffin at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Franklin, Tennessee from 8 October to 10 October, 2009. He commanded the pallbearers who lifted the Unknown’s coffin onto a horse-drawn caisson and then marched his unit in the funeral procession through the streets of Franklin to the historic Rest Haven Cemetery approximately one mile from the church.

People from thirty (30) states and four (4) different countries attended this historic re-interment which attracted an estimated seven thousand (7,000) people to the streets of Franklin. The re-interment of this unknown Civil War Soldier attracted national media coverage including the USA newspaper and television networks.

1st Sergeant DuBrucq’s strong commitment to the principles for which our Order was founded clearly distinguishes him as a member of The Sons of Veterans Reserve and a most noteworthy recipient of this distinguished award.

PRESENTED THIS 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2009 AT GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding Officer, SVR, takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to 1st SGT David DuBrucq as set forth in the following citation:

As a member of the 10th Regiment, Tennessee U. S. Volunteer Infantry, SVR, Private Gant played a vital leadership role in the historic reburial of the Franklin, Tennessee, Unknown Civil War Soldier which took place on 10 October 2009. The soldier’s remains were discovered at a construction site in Franklin, Tennessee on 14 May 2009. Private Gant served as a member of the City of Franklin’s Battlefield Taskforce which was responsible for the planning of the reburial ceremony. As a member of this task force Private Gant was instrumental in making sure the Sons of Veterans Reserve and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War were selected for prominent roles in the reburial ceremony. He was responsible for coordinating much of the SVR activities associated with the reburial.

People from thirty (30) states and four (4) different countries attended this historic re-interment which attracted an estimated seven thousand (7,000) people to the streets of Franklin. The re-interment of this unknown Civil War Soldier attracted national media coverage including the USA newspaper and television networks.

Private Gant’s strong commitment to the principles for which our Order was founded clearly distinguishes him as a member of The Sons of Veterans Reserve and a most noteworthy recipient of this distinguished award.

PRESENTED THIS 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2009 AT GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the Commanding Officer Sons of Veterans Reserve approves the following promotions:

a. 1st Sergeant Marc D. Witkovski is commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, SVR based on unit strength in excess of 20 members. He will serve as Commander of the Nebraska Rangers, 4th Military District. His commission will remain in effect until 21 November 2012 or until properly relieved..

b. Private Mark A. Glaubius is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, SVR based on unit strength in excess of 20 members. He will serve as Adjutant of the Nebraska Rangers. His commission will remain in effect until 21 November 2012 or until properly relieved,

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 06 February 2008 and upon receipt of the written resignation of Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke, Adjutant General, SVR, said resignation being occasioned by personal family issues and personal scheduling difficulties, Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke is hereby relieved of his duties as Adjutant General, SVR and the Commission of Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke is terminated and annulled. 2. The foregoing Commission termination is not to be construed as disciplinary, but, rather, is done in view of personal family issues and personal scheduling difficulties being experienced by said Eric J. Schmincke adversely interfering with his ability to perform his duties as Adjutant General, SVR.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Deputy Commander
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. All District and Unit Commanders are to immediately comply with General Order #9 issued 23 November 2007 by Commander-in-Chief Charles E. Kuhn, Jr. relating to changes by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding tax filing rules for our organization.

2. All District Commanders are to immediately obtain an Internal Revenue Service Employee Identification Number (EIN) for their Military District unless the District already has an EIN.

3. All Unit Commanders are to immediately obtain an Internal Revenue Service Employee Identification Number (EIN) for their unit unless the unit already has an EIN.

4. All Unit Commanders must submit their EIN to their District Commander by 01 March 2008.

5. All District Commanders must submit their District EIN plus the EIN for all units within their jurisdiction to the SVR Adjutant General by 15 March 2008.

6. All District Commanders shall immediately inform the Unit Commanders in their respective Military Districts of the requirements of this General Order.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Deputy Commander
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 10 February 2008, Major Donald E. Darby, Commander of the Third Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve, is relieved of his duties as Commander of the Third Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve and is appointed Adjutant General, Sons of Veterans Reserve.

2. Effective 10 February 2008, Major Donald E. Darby is commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel, Sons of Veterans Reserve.

3. This appointment and commission will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Deputy Commander
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 13 February 2008, Captain Martin W. Lowery Jr. has been appointed Commander of the Third Military District, Sons of Veterans Reserve. 2. Effective 13 February 2008, Captain Martin W. Lowery Jr. is commissioned a Major, Sons of Veterans Reserve. This appointment and commission will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 16 February 2008, 2nd Lieutenant Donald “Brad” Schall, Commanding Co. B. 8th California Infantry is promoted to the rank of Captain in the Sons of Veterans Reserve. This promotion is based on the unit strength of Co. B 8th California Infantry exceeding 30 members.

2. Effective 16 February 2008, Pvte. Warren D. Wilt is commissioned to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the Sons of Veterans Reserve. He assumes the duties as Unit Adjutant. This commission is based on the unit strength of Co. B, 8th California Infantry exceeding 30 members

These appointments and commissions will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 16 February 2008, 1st Lieutenant Bruce N. Glaser, 2nd Military District Staff, is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve, in accordance with SVR Regulations, Articles II, III, IV and V. Captain Glaser will be fulfilling the assignment of 2nd Military District Adjutant General.

2. Effective 16 February 2008, 1st Lieutenant William S. Poulton, Jr., 2nd Military District Staff, is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve in accordance with SVR Regulations, Articles II, III, IV and V. Captain Poulton will be fulfilling the assignment of 2nd Military District Inspector General.

3. Effective 16 February 2008, 1st Lieutenant Sean W. Shillington, 2nd Military District Staff, is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve in accordance with SVR Regulations, Articles II, III, IV and V. Captain Shillington will be fulfilling the assignment of 2nd Military District Chief of Staff.

4. These appointments and commissions will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 26 February 2008, Captain Jerry R. Sayre has been re-commissioned as a Captain, SVR. Captain Sayre will serve as the Commanding Officer of Company G, 5th California Volunteer Infantry, SVR.

2. These appointments and commissions will expire on 30 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 8 April 2008 the following officers have been appointed by Major Martin Lowery to serve as his staff:

Captain Edward Kreiser to serve as Adjutant, 3rd Military District
Captain Donald Grant Sr. to serve as Chief of Staff, 3rd Military District
Captain Timothy Downey to serve as Inspector General, 3rd Military District
2nd Lt. Allen Teller to serve as Chaplain, 3rd Military District

2. These appointments and commissions will expire on 30 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 8 April 2008, Corporal Michael W. Carr has been promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR to serve as the Adjutant, Company B, 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. This promotion is based on the manning level of the Company exceeding 15 members

2. This appointment and commission will expire on 30 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 29 April 2008, 1st Sgt Michael A. Paquette, Company A, Potomac Guard is promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. This promotion is based on the unit strength exceeding 15 members.

2. This appointment and commission will expire on 29 April 2011 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 29 April 2008, 2nd Lt. John R. Burch, Company C, 8th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, SVR. This promotion is based on the unit strength exceeding 20 members.

2. Effective 29 April 2008, Corporal Wayne Scott, Bridgewater Scouts, is promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR. This promotion is based on the unit strength exceeding 20 men.

3. Effective 29 April 2008, 1st Sgt. Timothy H. Downey, Bridgewater Scouts, is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, SVR. This promotion is based on the unit strength exceeding 20 men.

4. These appointments and commissions will expire on 29 April 2011 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 29 April 2008, Corporal Daniel M. Bunnell, Battery A, 3rd United States Artillery is promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, SVR This promotion is based on the unit strength exceeding 15 members.

2. Effective 29 April 2008, 1st. Lieutenant Donald Hotchkiss Company B, 1st Nevada Volunteer Infantry is promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR This promotion is based on the unit strength exceeding 30 men.

3. These appointments and commissions will expire on 29 April 2011 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective this date, the National Headquarters Sons of Veterans Reserve, accepts the resignation of commissions for 1st Lt. David F. Burkett, Commanding Officer Company B, 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 6th Military District and 2nd Lt Harold J. Slavik Jr, Adjutant, Company B, 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 6th Military District.

2. Pvt. Steven G. Betschart has been elected as the Commanding Officer of Company B, 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He is brevetted to the rank of 1st Lt. pending receipt of his commission request and dues.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effect this date, Captain Kenneth Early, Commander of the 7th Military District. SVR, is hereby promoted to the rank of Major, SVR to serve as such until the 18th day of November 2011.

2. This promotion reflects the faith in which the Commanding General, SVR, has in Major Early, as well as the outstanding job Major Early has done over the previous year.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effect this date, and upon the recommendation of the 7th Military District Commander, the following officers are promoted:

a. 1st Lieutenant Eric B. Peterson, 7th Military District Chief of Staff, is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain, SVR, to serve as such until the 13th day of August 2011 or until properly relieved.
b. 2nd Lieutenant Phillip Hinman, 7th Military District Adjutant, is hereby promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, SVR, to serve as such until the 13th day of August 2011 or until properly relieved.

2. These promotions reflect the faith in which the 7th Military District Commander, SVR, has in these officers.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding General, SVR, and the District Commander of the 6th Military District welcome the newest unit into the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

2. Effective 19 July 2008, Headquarters Company, 1st U.S. Cavalry Regiment has joined the ranks of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. 1st Sergeant Scott R. Evansen will be the Commanding Officer of the unit.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. The Commanding General, SVR, wishes to extend a WELL DONE to the members of the 1st Military District that served as members of the Color Guard and acted as Provost for the 127th National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The following members provided the services for the Encampment:

Major Peter N. Rotando, Commander 1st Military District, Provost
1st Sgt. Robert H. Knight, Company E, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Pvte. Stephen J. Twining, Company E, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Pvte. Reynaldo Rodriguez, Company E, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Pvte. Edward T. Knight, Company E, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
1st Sgt. Eric Boothroyd, Company F., 11th Maine Volunteer Infantry

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effect this date, and upon the recommendation of the 6th Military District Commander, the following officer is promoted:

2nd Lieutenant William E. Tisch, 6th Military District Public Information Officer, is hereby promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, SVR, to serve as such until the 10th day of November 2011 or until properly relieved. 1st Lieutenant Tisch will serve as District Chief of Staff as well as continuing his duties as the District Public Information Officer.

2. Effective this date, and upon the recommendation of the 6th Military District Commander, U.S. Marine Orderly Sergeant, SVR, Glen Roosevelt will serve as the 6th Military District Adjutant. Semper Fi!

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. All District Commanders and Unit Commander are hereby informed of the new Sons Of Veterans Reserve Regulations. The 127th National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War approved these Regulations.

2. All previous amendments are included in the new Regulations, as well as Chapter IV of the SUVCW Constitution and Regulations, which relates to the Sons of Veterans Reserve. There have been several additions and changes incorporated into the new Regulations. All District Commanders and Unit Commanders are strongly encouraged to acquaint themselves with the aforementioned changes.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 1 November 2008, Company H, 37th Ohio Volunteer Infantry has applied for and has been accepted as a unit of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Company H will become the newest unit in the 6th Military District.

2. 1st Sergeant Harold Slavik is the Commanding Officer of Company H, 37th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

3. The Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve extends a hearty “Welcome Aboard” to the members of Company H.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 22 November 2008, Lieutenant Colonel Donald E. Darby, Adjutant General, Sons of Veterans Reserve, is promoted and is commissioned a Colonel, Sons of Veterans Reserve

2. This appointment and commission will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Deputy Commander
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 7 August 2008, Major Peter N. Rotando, SVR, Commander of the First Military District, SVR, is appointed Provost Marshal for the 127th National Encampment, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. This appointment expires at 2400 hours 10 August 2008.

2. The duties of Provost Marshal for the 127th National Encampment is to ensure order is maintained when the National Encampment is in session. The Provost Marshal will report directly to the Commanding Officer, Sons of Veterans Reserve, or his designee.

Brigadier General Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Donald E. Darby,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 26 February 2007, 1st Sergeant Frank C. Avila, having been duly elected Commander of Co. C, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, is commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 25 February 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 April 2007, at the written request of 1st Lt. Donald L. Hotchkiss, Jr., Commander of Co. B, 1st Nevada Volunteer Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, and as a result of 2nd Lt. Steven E. Hauk, Adjutant of said Co. B, 1st Nevada Volunteer Infantry retiring from his present place of employment in the State of Nevada and moving to the State of Montana and thereby rendering it extremely difficult to attend to his duties as Adjutant of said Co. B because of the disparity in time and travel from his new place of residence, the Commission of 2nd Lt. Steven E. Hauk, Adjutant of Co. B, 1st Nevada Volunteer Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, is terminated and annulled and he is hereby reduced in rank to Private.

2. The foregoing Commission termination and reduction in rank is not to be construed as disciplinary, but, rather, is done in view of the change of residence of said Steven E. Hauk from the State of Nevada to the State of Montana thus adversely interfering with his ability to perform his duties as Adjutant of Co. B, 1st Nevada Volunteer Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 April 2007, Private Charles O’Hartz, a member of Co. B, 1st Nevada Volunteer Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, having been duly promoted and appointed Adjutant of Co. B, 1st Nevada Volunteer Infantry , is commissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 01 April 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 April 2007, at the written request of Major David E. Allyn., Commander of the Sixth Military District, SVR, and as a result of 2nd Lt. Mark L. Breckner, Commander of Co. B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, SVR, being unable to fulfill his duties as Commander of Co. B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, SVR, because of employment and personal scheduling issues, the Commission of 2nd Lt. Mark L. Breckner, Commander of Co. B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, SVR, is terminated and annulled and he is hereby reduced in rank to Private.

2. The foregoing Commission termination and reduction in rank is not to be construed as disciplinary, but, rather, is done in view of employment and personal scheduling difficulties being experienced by said Mark L. Breckner adversely interfering with his ability to perform his duties as Commander of Co. B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, SVR.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 April 2007, Private D. Brad Schall, a member of Co. B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, having been duly elected Commander of Co. B, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR , is commissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 01 April 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

. Effective 12 April 2007, 2nd Lt. Gregory R. Decker, Adjutant of Co. C, 5th Regiment, Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, Fourth Military District, SVR, is re-commissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This commission will expire on 11 April 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 12 April 2007, 2nd Lieutenant Charles J. Gardali, Commander of Co. G, 1st California Volunteer Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, is promoted and is commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 11 April 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 15 May 2007, 2nd Lt. Lee F. Walters, Adjutant of Gettysburg Blues, SVR, is recommissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 14 May 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 June 2007, at the written request of Captain Todd A. Shillington, Commander of the Second Military District, SVR, and as a result of 2nd Lt. Lee F. Walters, Adjutant of The Gettysburg Blues, SVR, being unable to fulfill his duties as Adjutant of The Gettysburg Blues, SVR, because of his current duties as Commander of the Department of Pennsylvania, employment duties as Executive Director of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and personal scheduling issues, the Commission of 2nd Lt. Lee F. Walters, Adjutant of The Gettysburg Blues, SVR, is terminated and annulled and he is hereby reduced in rank to Private.

2. The foregoing Commission termination and reduction in rank is not to be construed as disciplinary, but, rather, is done in view of said Lee F. Walters’ current duties as set forth above and personal scheduling difficulties being experienced by said Lee F. Walters adversely interfering with his ability to perform his duties as Adjutant of The Gettysburg Blues, SVR.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 June 2007, at the written request of Captain Todd A. Shillington, Commander of the Second Military District, SVR, and as a result of 1st Lt. William S. Poulton, Jr., Commander of the 355th Northcoast Volunteer Infantry, SVR, being unable to fulfill his duties as Commander of the 355th Northcoast Volunteer Infantry, SVR, because of new employment and extensive travel requirements as well as personal scheduling issues, the Commission of 1st Lt. William S. Poulton, Jr., Commander of the 355th Northcoast Volunteer Infantry, SVR, is terminated and annulled and he is hereby reduced in rank to Private.

2. The foregoing Commission termination and reduction in rank is not to be construed as disciplinary, but, rather, is done in view of the current employment requirements of said William S. Poulton, Jr. as set forth above and personal scheduling difficulties being experienced by said William S. Poulton, Jr., adversely interfering with his ability to perform his duties as Commander of the 355th Northcoast Volunteer Infantry, SVR.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 June 2007, 1st Sergeant Robert A. Dorsey, having been duly elected Commander of The Gettysburg Blues, Second Military District, SVR, is commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 01 June 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 June 2007, Private Justin M. Dorsey, having been duly appointed Adjutant of The Gettysburg Blues, Second Military District, SVR, is commissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 01 June 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 02 June 2007, Sergeant Robert L. Pugsley, having been duly elected Commander of 355th Northcoast Volunteer Infantry, Second Military District, SVR, is commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 01 June 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 15 June 2007, 1st Lt. Larry J. Ebert, Commander of Co. D, 27th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Third Military District, SVR, is re-commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This commission will expire on 14 June 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 19 June 2007, Captain John M. Hart, Jr., Commander of The Delaney-Delacy Guard, Second Military District, SVR, is re-commissioned a Captain, SVR.

2. This commission will expire on 18 June 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 21 June 2007, Captain Michael C. Harris, Commander of Co. C, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Second Military District, SVR, is re-commissioned a Captain, SVR.

2. This commission will expire on 20 June 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 21 June 2007, First Lieutenant Russell J. Manning, Adjutant of Co. C, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Second Military District, SVR, is re-commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This commission will expire on 20 June 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Effective 27 June 2007, Major Talbot S. Hackett, Jr., Commander of The Seventh Military District, SVR, at his written request, is relieved of command and transferred to the SVR Inactive Reserve at his present rank of Major.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 27 June 2007, First Lieutenant Kenneth V. Early, Chief of Staff of the Seventh Military District, SVR, is commissioned a Captain, SVR, and is appointed Commander of the Seventh Military District, SVR.

2. This commission and appointment will expire on 28 July 2009 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 24 July 2007, First Lieutenant Eric B. Peterson, Chaplain of the Seventh Military District, SVR, is reassigned and appointed Chief of Staff of the Seventh Military District at his present rank First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. The Commission of First Lieutenant Eric B. Peterson was previously memorialized in General Order 2006-23 and will expire on 28 July 2009 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 11 August 2007, Captain Todd A. Shillington, Commander of the Second Military District, SVR, is promoted and is commissioned a Major, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 17 November 2007 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 27 August 2007, Second Lieutenant Daniel R. Earl, Adjutant of Company C, 8th California Volunteer Infantry, SVR, is re-commissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 26 August 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 24 August 2007, 1st Sgt. Robert J. Amsler, Jr., Commander of Co. A, 2nd Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Fourth Military District, SVR, is promoted and is commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 23 August 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 23 September 2007, David K. LaBrot, a member of newly formed Co. A, 8th U.S. Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, having been duly elected as Commander of Co. A, 8th U.S. Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, is commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 22 September 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 23 September 2007, Stephen D. Schulze, a member of newly formed Co. A, 8th U.S. Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, having been duly appointed as Adjutant of Co. A, 8th U.S. Infantry, Sixth Military District, SVR, is commissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 22 September 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 24 September 2007, Private Martin R. Aubuchon, a member of Co. A, 2nd Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Fourth Military District, SVR, is promoted and is commissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 23 September 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 06 November 2007, First Lieutenant Robert E. Morris, Commander of Co. C, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, SVR, Third Military District, is re-commissioned a First Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 05 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Through the course of events that manage and rule our lives and this Order we at times have the opportunity to meet those who stand out above others. This is the case with Brigadier General David V. Medert, Commanding Officer Sons of Veterans Reserve.

2. General Medert assumed Command of the Sons of Veterans Reserve on 29 July, 1997 with a strength of roughly 500 men. Over the past 10 years, he has built the Sons of Veterans Reserve to be a unit of over 1100 troops. He has also built an infrastructure to accommodate this growth and streamlined the operation of the same.

3. General Medert has requested to be relieved of his Command and moved into the Inactive Reserve Corps of the Sons of Veterans Reserve so that he may pursue the Office of Commander in Chief at the 127th National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in Peabody, Massachusetts.

4. I hereby officially accept the transfer of Brigadier General David V. Medert as Commanding Officer Sons of Veterans Reserve.

5. The National Military Affairs Committee has recommended that Colonel Robert E. Grim, Deputy Commander of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, be appointed as Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

6. I find that this recommendation is well taken and approve the appointment of Robert E. Grim as Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, at the rank of Brigadier General, commencing immediately and ending on 16 November 2010 or until properly relieved.

So ordered this 17th day of November, 2007;
Charles E. Kuhn, Jr., Commander-in-Chief
National Order, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest: Donald Palmer, Secretary
National Order, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

1. Effective 17 November 2007, the following men are commissioned to the rank indicated by their name and are appointed to the General Staff to serve in the position indicated:

Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr. Deputy Commander
Colonel David R. Medert Chief of Staff
Colonel Elmer F. Atkinson Inspector General
Colonel Andrew M. Johnson Washington, D.C. Liaison
Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke Adjutant General
Lt. Colonel Larry D. Freed National SVR Chaplain
Major Charles E. Kuhn, Jr. Provost Marshal
Major James B. Pahl Judge Advocate General
Captain Leo F. Kennedy Public Information Officer
Major Peter N. Rotando Commander, 1st Military District
Major Todd A. Shillington Commander, 2nd Military District
Major Donald E. Darby Commander, 3rd Military District
Major Jack G. Grothe Commander, 4th Military District
Major David E. Allyn Commander, 6th Military District
Captain Kenneth V. Early Commander, 7th Military District

2. Effective 17 November 2007, Ivan E. Frantz is appointed Musician Sergeant Major to serve on the General Staff.

3. The above Commissions and Appointment will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 17 November 2007, Second Lieutenant Richard P. Lufkin, Public Information Officer of the First Military District, SVR is re-commissioned a Second Lieutenant, SVR.

2. This Commission will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 17 November 2007, the following men are commissioned to the rank indicated by their name and are appointed to the Second Military District Staff to serve in the position indicated:

1st Lieutenant Sean W. Shillington Chief of Staff
1st Lieutenant Bruce N. Glaser District Adjutant
1st Lieutenant James R. Hanby, Sr. Public Information Officer
1st Lieutenant William S. Poulton, Jr. Inspector General
1st Lieutenant Michael A. Paquette Chaplain

2. The above Commissions will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 17 November 2007, the following men are commissioned to the rank indicated by their name and are appointed to the Third Military District Staff to serve in the position indicated:

Captain Edward J. Krieser Chief of Staff
Captain Martin W. Lowery, Jr. District Adjutant/PIO
2nd Lieutenant Timothy H. Downey Chaplain

2. The above Commissions will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 17 November 2007, the following men are commissioned to the rank indicated by their name and are appointed to the Fourth Military District Staff to serve in the position indicated:

Captain Stephen A. Michaels Chief of Staff
Captain Robert D. Champlin District Adjutant
Captain Emmett P. Taylor, III Inspector General
2nd Lieutenant Randel O. Baehr Public Information Officer
2nd Lieutenant Jerome W. Kowalski Chaplain

Brigadier Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

17 November 2007

1. Effective 17 November 2007, the following men are commissioned to the rank indicated by their name and are appointed to the Seventh Military District Staff to serve in the position indicated:

1st Lieutenant Eric B. Peterson Chaplain
2nd Lieutenant Phillip B. Hinman District Adjutant

2. The above Commissions will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

17 November 2007

1. Effective 17 November 2007, the following men are commissioned to the rank indicated by their name and are appointed to the Seventh Military District Staff to serve in the position indicated:

1st Lieutenant Eric B. Peterson Chaplain
2nd Lieutenant Phillip B. Hinman District Adjutant

2. The above Commissions will expire on 16 November 2010 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier Robert E. Grim
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Lt. Colonel Eric J. Schmincke,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 20 July 2007 and by virtue of General Order 13, Series 2006-2007, as promulgated by James B. Pahl, Commander-in-Chief of the National Organization, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Keith D. Ashley, PDC, Ohio, was suspended from membership in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. This suspension is pursuant to the provisions of Chapter V, Article VI, Section 17(A) of the Regulations of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

2. Insofar as Keith D. Ashley has been suspended from membership in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War as so set forth in Paragraph No. 1, supra, he is therefore not a member in good standing of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and thus not eligible to maintain membership in the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter IV, Article I, Section 2 of the Regulations of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the said Keith D. Ashley is hereby suspended from membership in the Sons of Veterans Reserve, and, specifically suspended from membership in Battery I, 1st Ohio Light Artillery, SVR.

3. The foregoing suspension, disciplinary in nature, shall remain in full force and effect pending resolution of the Disciplinary Proceedings against the said Keith D. Ashley by the Hearing Council.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

1. Effective 04 November 2007, 1st Sgt. David K. Hann, Commander of Co. A, 7th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, Second Military District, SVR, is temporarily commissioned a Captain, Sons of Veterans Reserve, and is appointed Deputy Provost Marshal for the 51st Annual Remembrance Day weekend.

2. The duties of the Deputy Provost Marshal for the Remembrance Day weekend is to assist with the handling of parade registration and to assist in providing information to parade participants, to assist in overseeing the line up prior to the commencement of the parade, to assist in superintending parade activities, and to assist in acting as liaison between the SVR and the Remembrance Day Committee. The Deputy Provost Marshal will report directly to the Provost Marshal or the Commanding Officer, Sons of Veterans Reserve, or their designees.

3. This commission expires at 2400 hours 18 November 2007 unless the same shall otherwise be lawfully determined void and annulled.

Brigadier General David V. Medert
Commanding Officer
Sons of Veterans Reserve

Attest:
Colonel Henry E. Shaw, Jr.,
Adjutant General
Sons of Veterans Reserve

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