• General Orders 1 (1 January 2010)
• General Orders 2 (10 January 2010)
• General Orders 3 (06 March 2010)
• General Orders 4 (06 March 2010)
• General Orders 5 (09 March 2010)

Special Orders 2010

• General Orders 1 (19 January 2009)
• General Orders 2 (19 January 2009)
• General Orders 3 (7 February 2009)
• General Orders 4 (15 March 2009)
• General Orders 5 (15 March 2009)
• General Orders 6 (15 March 2009)
• General Orders 7 (16 March 2009)
• General Orders 8 (5 April 2009)
• General Orders 9 (11 May 2009)
• General Orders 10 (7 June 2009)
• General Orders 11 (7 June 2009)
• General Orders 12 (2 August 2009)
• General Orders 13 (15 August 2009)
• General Orders 14 (15 August 2009)
• General Orders 15 (15 August 2009)
• General Orders 16 (21 November 2009)
• General Orders 17 (21 November 2009)
• General Orders 18 (21 November 2009)
• General Orders 19 (29 November 2009)

Special Orders 2009

General Orders 2008

• 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)
• General Orders 10 (29 April 2008)
• General Orders 11 (29 April 2008)
• General Orders 12 (29 April 2008)
• General Orders 13 (30 June 2008)
• General Orders 14 (9 August 2008)
• General Orders 15 (13 August 2008)
• General Orders 16 (13 August 2008)
• General Orders 17 (9 September 2008)
• General Orders 18 (9 September 2008)
• General Orders 19 (17 September 2008)
• General Orders 20 (3 November 2008)
• General Orders 21 (22 November 2008)

Special Orders 2008

• Special Orders 1 (8 April 2008)

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 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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:
Lt. 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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