Introduction to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil WarLincoln-Cushing Camp No. 2Department of the Chesapeake

President Abraham LincolnCMDR. William B. Cushing

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InsigniaSUVCW Seal

SUVCW Coat of Arms

Copyrighted with medals in 1882 by A.P. DavisUse in official correspondence

Also copyrighted in 1882 by A.P. Davis

SUVCW MembershipMembership CriteriaMale descendent of CW veteranNever convicted of heinous crimeNever took up arms against U.S. governmentJunior Membership CriteriaSame qualifications as Member, aged 6 to 14Associate Membership CriteriaNo direct lineage, but has a deep interest in Civil War

SUVCW HistoryGrand Army of the Republic (GAR) predecessor of SUVCW founded in 1866 by Union VeteransGAR founded Sons of Veterans, U.S.A (SV) in 1881GAR sponsored SV campsIn 1925, SV became SUVCWIn 1954, federal charter issued by Congress

SUVCW MissionTo preserve the memory of the GAR and our ancestors who fought to preserve the Union, 1861-1865To assist every practicable way in preservation and making available for research documents and records pertaining to the GAR and its membersTo cooperate in doing honor to all who have patriotically served our country in any wayTo teach patriotism and duties of citizenship, the true history of our country and the love and honor of our flag

SUVCW StructureNationalNational Headquarters at National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PALed by the Commander-in-Chief with the Council of AdministrationNational encampment meets annually

SUVCW StructureDepartmentMany departments are by state but Chesapeake is DE, MD, VA, WV and DCCommittees matching functions at National levelHold annual encampments

Department of the Chesapeake

MarylandWest VirginiaDistrict of ColumbiaVirginiaDelaware

SUVCW StructureCampLed by Commander and two Vice CommandersMeets quarterly by camp by-lawsLocal projectsTraditional Memorial Day (30 May) ceremony at Arlington National CemeteryHistorical and social outings

SUVCW OfficersFor both Camp and DepartmentCommanderSenior Vice CommanderJunior Vice CommanderSecretaryTreasurer3 Council Members

SUVCW ProgramsUnion graves registrationCivil War and GAR memorials catalogGAR Records ProjectEducationPetition to restore traditional Memorial Day to 30 MayEagle Scout recognition

Union Graves RegistrationMaintain list of graves in your regionEnsure proper headstones or markersIf unmarked, seek family, acquire headstone from Veterans Administration

Civil War and GAR Memorials CatalogIdentify all GAR erected memorialsInspect and report back to National the condition of these memorialsIf any need refurbishing, determine the cost and apply for a grant

GAR Records ProjectLocate and catalog GAR recordsCreate database of GAR recordsAssist custodians of GAR records with their preservation

EducationClassroom speakers on Civil War or patriotic themesFlag facts and flag disposalSUVCW scholarships

Memorial Day PetitionIn 1868, General Logan PC-in-C, issued Order No. 11 to designate 30 May as Decoration Day, later Memorial Day, to honor those who lost their lives in the warThe petition asks Congress to consider restoration of the traditional 30 May date for Memorial Day

Eagle Scout RecognitionSUVCW feels any young man who has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout deserves recognitionScouting promotes the same principles of patriotism and the love and respect of the flagCertificate of commendation presentation

Department of the Chesapeake HistoryFirst Camp Garfield #1, Baltimore 1 March, 1883Department of Maryland chartered 14 June, 1887First Department Commander Miles Ross, BaltimoreFirst Department Encampment (annual business meeting) 14-15 June, 1887 in BaltimoreFirst hosted National Encampment 1888 in Wheeling, WVFirst C-in-C Edward Campbell of DC 1901Department changed its name to Department of the Chesapeake April 2011Department of the Chesapeake will host the 2015 National Encampment in Richmond, VA

Lincoln-Cushing Camp No. 2 HistoryOn 22 February 1961 Lincoln-Cushing Camp No. 2 was chartered in the city of Washington, DCCreated through combination of Abraham Lincoln Camp No. 2 (chartered 9 February 1887) and CDR William B. Cushing Camp No. 30 (chartered 1 December 1891)First Lincoln-Cushing Camp Commander was Maj. General Ulysses S. Grant III, Past C-in-CFirst brother to sign Lincoln-Cushing charter was Robert Todd Bud Lincoln Beckwith, Great Grandson of President Lincoln

Camp Badges

Camp MemberWorn by any full SUVCW member.Camp CommanderWorn by any active Camp Commander.Past Camp CommanderWorn by any past Camp Commander after serving a full term.

Associate and Junior BadgesAssociateWorn by associate members.JuniorWorn by junior members.

Department BadgesDepartment OfficerWorn by elected department officers except Commander.Department CommanderWorn by department Commander while serving. Includes a drop bar reading Department Commander.Past Department CommanderMay be worn by any past Department Commander after serving a full term.

National BadgesNational OfficerWorn by national officers. Commander-in-Chief has a drop bar labeled National Commander.Past Commander-in-ChiefWorn by past national Commander.

Military Service MedalsWar Service MedalWorn by members who served in U.S. Military during a time of combat. Has drop bar bearing name of war.Military Service MedalRepresents service in U.S. military.

Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) BadgeWorn by members of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

SUVCW Badge ProtocolWorn on left breast, or on formal occasions, on left lapel or as a mini-badgeMay only wear one member badge (member, camp, department or national) at a timeOr you may wear a past camp, department or C-in-C badge instead of member badgeNot one of each!

SUVCW Badge ProtocolYou may wear a War Medal Badge OR a Military Service Badge in addition to a member or past badgeA Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) badge, National or Department Encampment badge MUST be worn with a member or past badgeEncampment badges are worn on right breast.

Special CeremoniesBurial of a True Son of a Union VeteranBurial of a memberDedication or rededication of a grave marker or headstoneMemorial service for departed membersAnnual traditional Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery

Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR)The ceremonial uniformed military component of the SUVCWParticipates in Civil War related ceremonies, parades, living history programs and reenactmentsMembership in the SUVCW is required to belong to the SVRSVR maintains a separate organization with military rank for members

Auxiliary to the SUVCWFounded in 1883 as the Ladies Aid Society to the Sons of VeteransGranted auxiliary status to the SV in 1887 and name became Auxiliary to SV in 1900Name changed to Auxiliary to the SUVCW in 1925Open to women who are descendants or married to a brother of SUVCW

For More InformationNational Headquartershttp://www.suvcw.org/

Lincoln-Cushing Camp No. 2http://lincolncushing.org/

Battle Hymn of the RepublicThis Arrangement Copyright 1998 Benjamin Robert TubbWords by Julia Ward HoweSopranoAltoBassPiano (hi)Piano (lo)"Battle Hymn of the Republic"by Julia Ward Howe (1862)"Adapted to the favorite Melodyof 'Glory, Hallelujah'"Sequenced on 6/12/98by Benjamin Tubbbrtubb@cybertron.comhttp://home.cybertron.com/~brtubbfor General MIDI playback