General Orders of the Commander in Chief
The Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) issues General Orders to inform, educate, cite and honor members and nonmembers of the SUVCW, to announce policy and upcoming events, and to clarify items of interest.
General Orders from Commander in Chief Kevin P. Tucker (2025-2026)
- General Order No. 1: Assuming Command
- General Order No. 2: Strategic Priorities for the Strengthening and Advancement of the Order
- General Order No. 3: Proper Wearing of the Badges of the Order
- Supplement: Proper Wearing and Order of Badges
- General Order No. 4: Commemoration of POW/MIA Recognition Day - September 19, 2025
- General Order No. 5: Remembrance Day – Saturday, November 15, 2025
- General Order No. 6: Revocation of Bay State Camp 61, Department of Massachusetts
- General Order No. 7: Department ROTC Coordinators
- General Order No. 8: Revocation of Charter for Maj. Gen Gibbon/1SG Burke Camp No. 2, Department of North Carolina
- General Order No. 9: Awards and Recognitions
- General Order No. 10: Establishment of the Spirit of Fraternity Award
- Special Order No. 1: Misattribution of Camp Involvement in the Dedication of the Grave of Samuel Lander Hough, Private, 2nd New Jersey Cavalry, in Derby, England
- General Order No. 11: Replacement Charter for Chapman-Compliment Camp No.2
- General Order No. 12: Replacement Charter for Francis E. Warren Camp No. 44
- Special Order No. 2: Resignation of National ROTC Coordinator
- Special Order No. 3: Appointment of National ROTC Coordinator
- General Order no. 13: Revocation of Charter of Satuit Camp 3188, Department of Massachusetts
- General Order no. 14: (Revised) Administrative Access to Department and Camp Digital Assets
- General Order no. 15: Recognition of Rights and Privileges of Honorary Past Commander-in-Chief Robert J. Wolz
- General Order no. 16: Passing of Past WRC NP Lurene Wentworth
- General Order no. 17: Passing of Brother William Pool, Last Living Real Son of a Union Veteran
Special Messages from Commander in Chief Kevin P. Tucker (2025-2026)
- Special Message No. 1: Fall Forward: Renewing Our Legacy of Service
- Special Message No. 2: Suggestions For Making Camp Meetings Events That Brothers Won’t Want To Miss
- Special Message No. 3: Camp and Department Website Content
- Special Message No. 4: Engaging Brothers in the Work of the Order
- Special Message No. 5: Answering the Call: Why We Must Stand Together at SUVCW Events
- Special Message No. 6: Grant Writing Guides Now Available on the SUVCW Website
- Special Message No. 7: Gratitude and Thanksgiving
- Special Message No. 9 The Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Award
- Special Message No. 11: Looking Forward to 2026
- Special Message No. 12: Commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation
- Special Message No. 13: Civil War Contingent for the 2026 Memorial Day Parade
- Special Message No. 14: Social Media Classes
- Special Message No. 15: Awards Clarification
- Special Message No. 16: Appomattox Day Anniversary
- Special Message No. 17: Decoration Day and the Sacred Duty of Remembrance
- Special Message No. 18: Announcement of the SUVCW Commemorative Henry “1860 SUV Eagle©” Partnership Project
- Special Message No. 19: Flag Day
- Special Message No. 20: Juneteenth
