Membership Application
(Print this Application)
Application to Join the
SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR
(See Application Instructions, Page 3)
Membership Request:
_________Camp Name___________________________ Department Name:_______________________________
Application Fee$_______;Annual Dues:_______; Total:$_______ Date Elected: _________; Date Initiated/Enrolled: _________;
National #: _________.
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_____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 (check One)
___ 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__________________ 19______(or)
20______
Signed:_____________________________________________________________
Witness:____________________________________________________________
Part III-To be Completed by the Vermont SUVCW
Recommended by: Bruce Amsden, Vermont SUVCW Webmaster
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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A Congressionally-Chartered Corporation
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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 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 National
Organization.
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:
To join the William Scott Camp #302 in the Barre-Montpelier area send your
application and check for $20 (This includes $2 annual camp dues.) payable to
"William Scott Camp #302" to Mr. Douglas Pike, RD 2 Box 2660, Northfield, VT
05663.
To join the H.E.K. Hall Camp #28, in Chelsea send your appli cation and check
for $18 payable to "H.E.K. Hall Camp #28, Merlin T. Doyle, Treasurer" to
Merlin T. Doyle, RD Box 239, Chelsea, VT 05038.
To join the William R. Ripley Camp in Rutland send your appli cation and
check for $28 payable to "Ripley - SUVCW" to James Proctor, 355 Drake Road,
Bomoseen, VT 05732.