Application to Join the
SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR
(See Application Instructions, Page 3)
Part I-A Membership Request-To be Completed by the National Organization
_____Department Membership-at-Large,
Department Name:_______________________________________________
_____Camp-at-Large Membership,
Camp-at-Large Name: ___________________________________________
_____National Membership-at-Large
Part I-B Membership Type-To be Completed by Applicant
___ Member(14 Yrs & Older, Has Lineage, Complete Pts I-B, II, IV & V)
___ Junior (8-14 Yrs, Has Lineage, Complete Pts I-B, II, IV & V)
___ Associate(14 Yrs & Older, No Lineage, Complete Pts I-B & II Only)
Part II-To be Completed by Applicant
Application of: ____________________________________________________
(last) (first) (middle)
Address: ___________________________________________________________
(address) (city) (state) (zip)
Telephone: Home __________, Work ___________, Email ________________
Date of Birth: _______________,Place of Birth:______________________
Occupation:_________________________________________________________
I declare under the penalties of perjury that this application
has been examined by me and to the best of my knowledge and belief
is true, correct and complete and, if accepted, I will obey and
support the National Constitution and Regulations of the Order,
Bylaws of the Department and Bylaws of the Camp.
Dated this___________ day of____________________________ 20 ________
Signed:_____________________________________________________________
Witness:____________________________________________________________
Part III-To be Completed by the National Organization
Recommended by: Keith G. Harrison, PCinC, National SUVCW Webmaster
Application Fee: .00, First Year's Dues: .00 Total: .00
Date Enrolled: _____; Date Transferred: ______; National #: ______
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Part IV-To be Completed by Member/Junior Applicant Only
(A photocopy of your ancestor's Civil War military record must be attached to this application)
I base my right to be a Member/Junior in the Sons of Union Veterans
of the Civil War, 1861-1865, by right of lineal or collateral
descent in the following line from my: ____________________________,
(Grandfather, Great Uncle, etc.)
__________________________________________________________________
(Ancestor's Name)
who served and/or died honorably in the United States Army, Navy
or Marines or Revenue Cutter Service, or in a state regiment
subject to the orders of United States general officers during the
Civil War 1861-1865. Neither I nor any of my ancestors through
whom I claim eligibility ever voluntarily bore arms against the
government of the United States.
My ancestor was mustered into service on __________________, 186___,
in Company _____________ of the ___________________________________
(Regiment, Battery, Ship, etc.)
with the rank of ___________________, and was honorably discharged,
or died while in the service of the United States, at the rank of
_________________, on _________ 186___ by reason of ______________.
Part V-To be Completed by Member/Junior Applicant Only
I am the son of: ____________________________________
Who was the son/daughter/sister/brother of: ________________________
Who was the son/daughter/sister/brother of: ________________________
Who was the son/daughter/sister/brother of: ________________________
Who was the son/daughter/sister/brother of: ________________________
Who was the son/daughter/sister/brother of: ________________________
Who was the son/daughter/sister/brother of: ________________________
Who was the son/daughter/sister/brother of: ________________________
If you wish, you may also attach additional information regarding
your ancestor's Civil War service record and membership in various
post-Civil War veterans organizations including the Grand Army of
the Republic, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S., etc.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a patriotic and educational organization, similar
to the Grand Army of the Republic. It was founded on November 12, 1881 and incorporated by Act
of Congress August 20, 1954. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is the legal heir to
and representative of the Grand Army of the Republic.
ELIGIBILITY:
Member (and Junior): A male descendant, whether through lineal or collateral line and not less
than 14 years of age (8 to 14 years for Juniors), who: (1) is a blood relative of a Soldier, Sailor,
Marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service, who was regularly mustered and served
honorably in, was honorably discharged from or died in the service of the Army, Navy, Marine
Corps or Revenue Cutter Service of the United States of America or in such state regiments
called to active service and was subject to orders of United States general officers, between
April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865; (2) has never been convicted of any infamous or heinous
crime and (3) has, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed has, never
voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States. An Associate is not
required to have the above lineage.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Part I-A: Membership Request - Applicant should leave this area blank.
Part I-B: Membership Type - Applicant should check either "Member", "Junior" or "Associate".
Part II: Applicant should complete this section and have an individual witness his signature.
Part III: Remainder of page is to be completed by the Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief
National number space is reserved for future use.
Part IV: To be completed by the applicant who is applying for Member or Junior (not Associate)
status in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The information needed to complete Part IV
will be in your ancestor's war record, obtainable from a variety of sources including, the General
Reference Branch (NNRG-P), National Archives and Records Administration, 7th and Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408. A copy of the Civil War veteran's military service must
accompany the application.
Part V: To be completed by the applicant who is applying for Member or Junior (not Associate)
status in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Part V is your lineage from you to your
ancestor. The last line should end with the name of the Civil War veteran. If you wish, proof of
your lineage may also accompany your application but is not required.
APPLICATION PROCESSING:
A check for the application fee (.00), made payable to the: Sons of Union
Veterans of the Civil War or SUVCW, should be mailed along with the completed application to:
How to get it in:
You can mail it to:
James Smithcors
P.O. Box 305
Vineland NJ. 08632
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