Past Commanders-in-Chief Awarded

Past Commanders-in-Chief awarded by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War represent distinguished leaders whose service helped preserve the memory of Union soldiers, sailors and marines of the American Civil War. This page provides a historical reference to selected honorees, including their year of recognition, department affiliation and available biographical information.

YearCommander-in-ChiefDepartment
1883Maj. Augustus P. DavisPennsylvania
1889Col. Richard M.J. ReedPennsylvania
1939Horace H. HammerPennsylvania
1956Albert H. WoolsonMinnesota
2023Robert J. WolzOhio