ELIGIBILITY
FOR MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is
open to all male descendants (through paternal or maternal lines), not less than
fourteen years of age—of soldiers, sailors, or marines, who were regularly
mustered and served honorably in, or who were honorably discharged from the Army
or Navy of the United States during the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865, and who
have never been convicted of any heinous crime, or who have not, or whose
ancestors (through whom membership is claimed) have not borne arms against the
Government of the United States.
The initiation fee is
$25.00, and annual dues are $25.00, which are prorated quarterly.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War also
accept Associate Members (males without the civil war ancestry), who have nearly
the same rights and privileges as full members of the organization. The
initiation fee and annual dues are the same as that for regular members.
Membership is open to anyone, regardless of race, color, creed, or national
origin.