• General Orders 1 (6 February 2008)
• General Orders 2 (8 February 2008)
• General Orders 3 (10 February 2008)
• General Orders 4 (13 February 2008)
• General Orders 5 (16 February 2008)
• General Orders 6 (16 February 2008)
• General Orders 7 (26 February 2008)
• General Orders 8 (8 April 2008)
• General Orders 9 (8 April 2008)

Special Orders 2008

• Special Orders 1 (8 April 2008)

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General Orders 2007

• General Orders 1 (26 February 2007)
• General Orders 2 (30 March 2007)
• General Orders 3 (30 March 2007)
• General Orders 4 (2 April 2007)
• General Orders 5 (2 April 2007)
• General Orders 6 (12 April 2007)
• General Orders 7 (12 April 2007)
• General Orders 8 (15 May 2007)
• General Orders 9 (2 June 2007)
• General Orders 10 (2 June 2007)
• General Orders 11 (2 June 2007)
• General Orders 12 (2 June 2007)
• General Orders 13 (2 June 2007)
• General Orders 14 (15 June 2007)
• General Orders 15 (19 June 2007)
• General Orders 16 (21 June 2007)
• General Orders 17 (21 June 2007)
• General Orders 18 (27 June 2007)
• General Orders 19 (27 June 2007)
• General Orders 20 (24 July 2007)
• General Orders 21 (11 August 2007)
• General Orders 22 (27 August 2007)
• General Orders 23 (30 August 2007)
• General Orders 24 (23 September 2007)
• General Orders 25 (23 September 2007)
• General Orders 26 (24 September 2007)
• General Orders 27 (6 November 2007)
• General Orders 28 (17 November 2007)
• General Orders 29 (17 November 2007)
• General Orders 30 (17 November 2007)
• General Orders 31 (17 November 2007)
• General Orders 32 (17 November 2007)
• General Orders 33 (17 November 2007)
• General Orders 34 (17 November 2007)
• SUVCW General Orders 8 (17 November 2007)

Special Orders 2007

• Special Orders 1 (22 July 2007)
• Special Orders 2 (4 November 2007)

General and Special Orders 1997 - 2006

• General and Special Orders 1997 - 2001
• General and Special Orders 2002 - 2006

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 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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