144th Annual Encampment Minutes [PDF] Minutes of the 144th Annual Encampment respectfully submitted by Eric Boothroyd, P.D.C., Department Secretary-Treasurer. The 144 th Annual Encampment of the Department of Maine, SUVCW, was held at War Memorial Post 30, American Legion, Camden, Maine, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. It was held in conjunction with the Annual Convention…
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John F. “Jack” Battick, P.C.C.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Brother John Francis Battick at a Bangor hospital on October 22, 2024. Jack was a Brother of Col. C. S. Douty Camp No. 11 in Dover-Foxcroft. He joined the S.U.V.C.W. in 2004 as an Associate of Daniel Chaplin Camp #3, Bangor, and served as…
2024 143rd Annual Encampment Proceedings
Minutes of the 143rd Annual Encampment respectfully submitted by Eric Boothroyd, P.D.C., Department Secretary-Treasurer. The 143rd Annual Encampment of the Department of Maine, SUVCW, was held at Victor Grange No. 49, Fairfield, Maine, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. It was held in conjunction with the Annual Convention of the Department of Maine, DUVCW. The Charter…
2023 November 4 – 142nd Encampment (Special Meeting) Proceedings
Minutes of the 142nd Encampment, in Special Meeting, respectfully submitted by Eric Boothroyd, P.D.C., Department Secretary-Treasurer. A Special Meeting of the Department of Maine, SUVCW, was called for in Department Order No. 1 for a ratification vote on the language proposed in General Order No. 2, Series 2023-2024. The meeting was held in the Board…
Charlie Runnels
Donna Runnels notified SUVCW Maine of the passing of Charlie Runnels (Camp 3) last Sunday, February 4, 2024. His service will be held February 15, 2024 at the United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St. Waterville. Visiting hour starts at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. Donna encourages people to wear military apparel including…
Eric J. Schmincke
It is with heavy heart that we report the passing of Brother Eric J. Schmincke, PDC on October 27, 2023. Brother Schmincke was born on September 30, 1959 of Pennsylvania and has been member of the Anna M. Ross Camp 1 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He joined the SUVCW on September 19, 1994. Brother Schmincke was…
David J. Klinepeter
It is with heavy heart that we report the passing of Brother David J. Klinepeter, CC on October 9, 2023. Brother Klinepeter was born on April 19, 1926 in Pennsylvania and has been member of the SUVCW for 80 years. During teenage years in 1943 Brother Klinepeter joined the Major General John F. Hartranft Camp…
Pvt. Joseph Cummings Dedication
On September 23rd The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War with Dept. Commander Peter Redman, Past Dept. Commander Larry Bonney and Dept. Chaplin James Bonney performed the G.A.R graveside ceremony for Pvt. Joseph Cummings, Co K 13th Me. This cemetery had recently been discovered and three generations of Cummings Patriots were identified, one…
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 
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