SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE

National Military Department of the

SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR

(Last Updated 11/20/2023)

The Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) is the ceremonial uniformed military component of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW). The National Military Department of the SVR consists of the General Staff and seven geographical Military Districts across the nation. SVR Units participate in Civil War related ceremonies, parades, living history programs, and re-enactments.

Membership Eligibility

Membership in the Sons of Veterans Reserve is open to any Member (Hereditary), Junior (Hereditary), or Associate (Non-hereditary) of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. To be in the SVR you must be a Member or Associate in the SUVCW. Units and individuals must file an application for membership. Minimal annual dues are charged all SVR members.

Individuals interested in joining the SVR may contact either:

Brig. Gen. Donald E Darby - Commanding Officer
1382 Western Ave., Chillicothe, OH 45601 (740-772-6081)
Email: darby@horizonview.net

OR

vacant Adjutant General


SVR WEBSITE INDEX

National Staff and Military Districts

General and Special Orders (2019)

Archived Orders 2018

Archived Orders 2017

Archived Orders 2016

Archived Orders 2015

Archived Orders 2014

Archived Orders 2013
Archived Orders 2007 - 2012
Archived Orders 2002 - 2006
Archived Orders 1997 - 2001

Military District Newsletters

History and Activity

SVR Sesquicentennial Challenge Coins

2024 National Encampment SVR Breakfast

SVR Commanders Badge Order Forms

Sons of Veterans Documents and Forms

Commanding Officer Biography

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