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.
Membeship in the Sons of Veterans Reserve in open to any Memeber, or Associate, of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. To join the SVR you must be in the SUVCW. Units and individuals must file an application for membership. Minimal annual dues are charged all SVR members.
The Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) unit of Henry Casey, Camp No. 92, is Company C, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and we serve under the command structure of the Third Military District. Our Company C, 20th OVI members, participate in many Civil War related events, both in Fayette County, and throughout Ohio, and are active in several projects, including local veteran grave registration, and living histories. The living histories are designed to educate the public of conditions experienced by Civil War soldiers during their service, and promote the memory of those who served the Union's cause. The members of Company C, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, also participates in the Ceremony to honor the Union soldiers who were involved in the engagement at Buffington Island, Ohio. Buffington Island is Ohio's only Civil War battle site.
Individuals interested in joining the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), and the Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR), may contact:
Colonel Robert Grim - Adjutant General
5367 SR 72 South
Sabina, OH 45169-9425
(937-584-4622)
email: Robert E. Grim
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