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Membership Application

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

*( Instructions: Print off This Application)

Part I - Membership Type – To be completed by Applicant

_____ Member (14 yrs. & Older, Has Lineage, Complete Parts I, II, III, IV, and V.)

_____ Junior (8 to 14 yrs., Has Lineage, Complete Parts I, II, III, IV, and V.)

_____ Associate (14 yrs. & Older, No Lineage, Complete Parts I, II & III Only.)

Part II – To be completed by Applicant.

Name:____________________________________________________________________________ (last) (first) (middle)

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ (street) (city) (state & zip)

Telephone: Home _______________________ Work ______________________________

E-Mail ____________________________________

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 – Camp Choice: pick one -

CAMP DUES/ YR. APPLICATION FEE

______ Abraham Lincoln Camp #100 - - - - $20.00 $10.00

(All Central N. Jersey)

______Gen. George A. Custer Camp #17 - $21.00 $10.00

(Middletown, all point north)

______Col. Louis R. Francine Camp # 7 - - $20.00 $10.00

(Hammonton & the Jersey coast)

______Gen. Nathaniel Lyon Camp #10 - - - $20.00 $10.00

(Vineland & South Jersey)

______Gen. James Garfield Camp #4- - - - $20.00 $10.00

(Trenton and surrounding areas)

Part IV - To be completed by accepting Camp.

Recommended by: Name of New Jersey Camp Brother:_______________________________

Application Fee: $_{___________} First Year Dues: $_________ Total: $___________

Date Elected: _______________ Date Enrolled: _____________ National No.: _______________

Part V: – 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.)______________________________________________ who served and/or

died honorably in the: _____________________________________________________

(Ancestor’s Name): ____________________________________________________

United State Army, Navy, Marines, 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

_________________________________ 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 VI: – 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: __________________________________________________

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 United States, etc.

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 descendent, 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 State of America or in such state regiments

called to active service and was subject to the 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 Member is not required to have the above lineage.

Part I: Membership Type – Applicant should check appropriate type.

Part II: Applicant should complete this section and have an individual witness his signature.

Part III: Choice of Camp.

Part IV: To be completed by accepting Camp.

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. 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, 7^th & Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20408. A copy of the Civil War

veteran’s military service must accompany the application.

Part VI: 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 plus dues (Depending on Camp choice) made payable to said Camp, should be,

mailed along with the completed application to:

Clark McCullough, Camp Secretary, Custer Camp #17

98 New Monmouth Road

Middletown, NJ 07748 – 2115

Robert Wilhelm, Camp Secretary, Lyon Camp #10

728 Plum Street

Vineland, NJ 08360

Fred Mossbrucker, Secretary, Francine Camp #7

210 Wedgewood Dr.
Turnersville, NJ 08012

Dr. David martin, Secretary, Lincoln Camp #100

147 Canterbury Ct.

Hightstown, NJ 08520

Stuart J. Foulks, JVC, Garfield Camp #4

337 West 2nd Street,

Florence, N.J. 08518

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