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.
Lt. Col. Melancthon Smith
This is the grave marker of Lieutenant Colonel Melancthon Smith. Bro. Aarli has worked for 2 years to get a grave marker for Bro. Smith
Lieutenant Colonel Melancthon Smith, KIA Vicksburg.