Charles W. Canney Camp #5 - Rochester, New Hampshire

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE

 

 The Sons of Veterans Reserve's (SVR) roots date back to 1881 with the "Cadet Corps" of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) - the largest Union Veterans organization which formed in 1866 after the Civil War. The members of the GAR encouraged the formation of their sons as the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in 1881. These units eventually became known as the Sons of Veterans Reserve, when the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War moved toward a more patriotic and educational organization in design. Many of the Sons of Union Veterans Camps (local organizations) formed reserve military units, which volunteered their services during the Spanish - American War, World War I, and with the National Guard. Just prior to World War I, over 5,000 men wore the blue uniform of the SVR. As late as the 1930's, several states regarded their local SVR units as a military training component. Since World War II, the SVR has evolved into a ceremonial and commemorative organization. In 1962, the National Military Department was created by the SUVCW and consolidated the SVR units under national regulations and command.

· Click here for a brief history of the original 12th NH Infantry Regiment

· Click here for a roster of the original Company A 12th NH Infantry Regiment

To contact us:

E-mail: commander@cwcanneycamp5.org

Company A, 12th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment

Sons of Veterans Reserve

On July 20, 2004 Major Hoffner, Provincial Brigade, U.S. Army made the following promotions:

Private Dan Meehan promoted to 1st Sergeant

Private Lance Robicheau promoted to Corporal

About the SVR

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 or Associate of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. To be in the SVR you must be in the SUVCW. Minimal annual dues are charged all SVR members. For information on joining the Company A, 12^th NH Infantry Regiment SVR, contact the 1^stSergeant.

12^th New Hampshire Regimental Monument

Gettysburg Battlefield