A process whereby officers are sworn in prior to taking office following an election. Until the installation takes place, all current officers remain in position. An installing officer is appointed by [..]

Abbreviation for the Woman's Relief Corps. {Return to Top of List

A person who is associated with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War who is not able to meet the membership criteria delineated in Title 36, Chapter 24, Section 535 of the U. S. Code. Associate [..]

Official journal of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War where the General Orders of the Commander-in-Chief are published, along with news and articles concerning the Order. Brother

A set of rules for Departments and Camps subordinate to the Constitution and Regulations of the Order, required to be approved by the Department Commander for Camps and by the Commander-in-Chief for D [..]

A local unit of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Generally preceded by a name and followed by a number. Camp Council

A document issued by the Commander-in-Chief giving a Department or Camp the right to exist within the Order and under its regulations. Circle

Abbreviation for the Council of Administration of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Commander-in-Chief

A local unit of the Woman's Relief Corps. Generally preceded by a name and followed by a number. Council of Administration

The correct abbreviation for Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Inc. {Return to Top of List