Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

History of

Henry Casey Camp No. 92 Department of Ohio

Washington Court House, Ohio

Date of Rank August 15, 1992 History of Henry Casey Camp No. 92 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Introduction

Commander-in-Chief Donald E. Darby issued General Order No. 4 dated Sep- tember 25, 2005 which states, “Therefore it is ordered that each Camp begin writing the history of the Camp, to include photographs of the Camp Com- manders, and other officers. These histories will then be forwarded to the De- partment, which will do the same for the Department level. Once completed the Camp and Department histories will be forwarded to the National for inclu- sion into the National History. “

In compliance with this directive this history of Henry Casey Camp No. 92 De- partment of Ohio has been written.

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History of Henry Casey Camp No. 92 SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR

Table of Contents

Henry Casey Biography 1

The Year 1992 2

The Year 1993 5

The Year 1994 7

The Year 1995 11

The Year 1996 14

The Year 1997 16

The Year 1998 19 G r a n d A r m y O f t h e The Year 1999 22 R e p u b l i c B a d g e The Year 2000 24

The Year 2001 26

The Year 2002 28

The Year 2003 33

The Year 2004 37

The Year 2005 40

Appendix 43

Past Camp Commanders 45

Past Department and National Commanders 46 S.U.V.C.W. M e m b e r s h i p SVR Commanders 47 B a d g e

Henry Casey Camp Charter 48 CORPORAL HENRY CASEY

Medal of Honor Recipient

Henry Casey, the son of George and Catherine Casey, was born December 28, 1837 in New Geneva, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He had five brothers and five sisters: James S., Susan (Rumble), Rebecca (Poundstone), Affiant Henry, Davis, Calvin, Asable Elizabeth (Nelson), David, Mary (Sears Black), and Dorcas (Shelton). He moved to Marion Township, Fayette County, Ohio in November, 1860. He married Cath-

erine W. Holland of Paint Township, Fayette County, th Ohio. She was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth The 20 Regiment Ohio Volunteer Holland, They had nine children: Eva Malinda, Frank Infantry participated in the following S., Carrie E. M., Ollie C. E., Calvin H., Cora I., Mystle battles: F. and a son and daughter who died as infants. FORT DONELSON, TENN. Feb. 14-16, 1862 His enlistment form indicates he was 5 feet 8 SHILOH, TENN. April 6-7, 1862 inches tall with light complexion, hazel eyes and dark BOLIVAR, TENN. August 30, 1862 th IUKA, MISS. Sept. 19-20,1862 hair. He enlisted in Company C, 20 Ohio Volunteer BIG HATCHIE RIVER, Infantry September 8, 1861 at Bloomingburg, Ohio MISS. Oct. 5, 1862 when he was 23 years old. He was appointed Corporal HANKINSON’S FERRY, on January 27, 1865. He was discharged July 15, 1865 MISS. May 3, 1863 at Louisville, Kentucky. The Medal of Honor was RAYMOND, MISS. May 12, 1863 th CHAMPION HILLS, MISS. May 16, 1863 awarded to him on the 17 day of September 1897 for VICKSBURG, MISS “Most distinguished gallantry at Vicksburg Miss. April (First Assault) May 19, 1863 22, 1863, in volunteering and serving as one of the JACKSON, MISS (Siege of) July 9-16, 1863 crew of a transport that was under very heavy fire in BAKER’S CREEK, MISS. (Meridian Expedition) February 4, 1864 passing the forts at that place.” Gen. Grant gave him a KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GA. June 27, 1864 30 day furlough for his valor. (General Assault) He was a Republican and served from 1873, NICKAJACK CREEK, GA. July 2-5, 1864 until his death on May 9, 1919, as Treasurer of Bloom- ATLANTA, GA. (Hood’s 1st Sortie) July 22, 1864 ingburg Lodge No. 449 Free and Accepted Masons of JONESBORO, GA. Aug. 31 & Ohio. He died at his home near Bloomingburg at the Sept. 1, 1864 age of 81, and is buried be- LOVEJOY STATION, GA. Sept. 2-6, 1864 SAVANAH, GA. (Siege of) Dec. 10-21, 1864 Location of his Medal of Honor side his wife at the Blooming- POCOTALIGO, S.C. Jan. 14-16, 1865 Henry Casey’s Medal of Honor is at the burg Cemetery. ORANGEBURG, S.C. Feb. 12, 1865 Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, COLUMBIA, S.C. Feb. 16-17, 1865 Washington, along with his unit pin and a CHERAW, S.C. March 2-3, 1865 photo of the men who also received medals BENTONVILLE, N.C. March 19, 1865 with him. These items are on loan from GOLDSBORO, N.C. March 21, 1865 Everett M. Durst III. Twenty-three men from Company C died during the war including three who were killed in action. The Dayton Public Library has a book entitled “History of the 20th O.V.I. Regiment, and Pro- ceedings of the First Reunion At Mt. Vernon, Ohio April 6 1876.” P a g e 1 1992 Camp Chartered

Members attending the Charter presentation and officer installation ceremony Date of Rank were: (left to right back row) Irven R. Cassio, Rodney R. Grim, David W. Grim, James L. Grim, Marvin R. Seymore, William E. Radabaugh, Shawn A. Cox, (front Aug.15th row) Christopher S. Grim, Robert E. Morris, Robert E. Grim, Paul S. Grim and Ray- mond M. Grim, Jr.

Henry Casey Camp No. 92 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War was organized August 12, 1992 by Robert E. Grim. At that time he was a member of Gov. William Dennison Camp No. 125 which held its meet- 1992 Camp Officers ings in Jackson, Ohio. Robert E. Grim first joined the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War as a member-at-large of the Ohio Department Headquarters Camp No. 1 on March 26, 1988. In 1990 he transferred his membership to Gov. Dennison Camp No. 125. Because of the great Commander Robert E. Grim distance involved in traveling to Jackson to attend camp meetings he Sr. Vice Commander Paul S. Grim decided to form a camp closer to his home. Jr. Vice Commander Gregory D. Cox An organizational meeting was held at the Golden Coral Restau- Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. rant on Columbus Avenue in Washington Court House on August 12, Treasurer Christopher S. Grim 1992 at 6:30 p.m. The following people who would become members Councilman William E. Radabaugh of the camp attended that meeting: Irven R. Cassio, Shawn A. Cox, Councilman Marvin R. Seymore Ronnie D. Cox, James L. Grim, Raymond M. Grim, Jr., Robert E. Grim, Councilman Rodney R. Grim Rodney R. Grim, William E. Radabaugh, and Marvin R. Seymore. Chaplain Robert E. Morris Also in attendance at the organizational meeting were the follow- Patriotic Instructor David W. Grim ing guest: Ohio Department Commander David R. Medert, Ohio Depart- Guide Ronnie D. Cox ment Junior Vice Commander Chip Rogers, Ohio Department Camp Color Guard Shawn A. Cox Organizer Keith Ashley and the Senior Vice Commander of Gov. William Guard Bradley S. Cox Dennison Camp No. 125 John Barnes. Several ladies also attended as Historian Bradley S. Cox Quartermaster James L. Grim guest: Irene G. Looker, Senior Vice-President of the Ohio Department Parliamentarian William E. Radabaugh Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Ellie Grim (wife of James L. Grim), Charlotte A. Grim (wife of Robert E. Grim), Ruth Cox (wife of Ronnie D. Cox), Rose Cox (Mother of Shawn A. Cox) and June Green. At this meeting the group selected, at the suggestion of George D. every other month starting November 25, H. Grim, the camp name Henry Casey to honor Civil War Corporal Henry 1992 at the Golden Coral Restaurant. It was Casey from Bloomingburg, Ohio who was a recipient of the Medal of agreed that the following twenty regular Honor. The number 92 was selected for the camp since the camp was members and three associate members being organized in the year 1992. It was thought that members would should be listed as Charter Members: Irven always be able to remember the year the camp was organized. R. Cassio, Bradley S. Cox, Gregory D. Cox, Ronnie D. Cox, Shawn A. Cox, Dewey G. The group also approved a camp constitution and by- Green, Gerald E. Green, Harold D. Green, laws. Camp meetings were set for the 4th Wednesday P a g e 2 (continued on page 3) of approximately 2800 Fayette County sol- Henry Casey Camp History diers who served in the Civil War. The plaques were originally mounted 1992 Camp Chartered on the walls of the G. A. R. auditorium Hall on Court Street in Washington Court House. The plaques were placed at the Senior Citizens Center in September, 1981. These white marble plaques had been ordered in Italy, where they were processed, lettered and shipped all ready to be placed in posi- tion when they arrived. The entire ship- ment reached here without any breakage. One of the plaques bears the names of the county commissioners who were in office at that time as well as the Memorial Hall Trus- tees. A second tablet is devoted exclusively to Baldwin Hartzelle Millikan, member of Company C, 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, who was born July 12, 1842 and died March 20, 1914. He had been active in G. A. R. circles and was prominent in the business, civic and social life of the city throughout Henry Casey Camp Commander Robert E. Grim (left) accepts the Camp Charter from Ohio Department Commander David R. Medert (center) his life. He was a member of one of the and Charles ”Chip” Rogers. county’s foremost pioneer families. The Charter presentation ceremony (continued from page 2) The Fayette County Commis- took place as scheduled on October 10, Christopher S. Grim, David W. sion on Aging Senior Citizens Cen- 1992 at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Grim, George D. H. Grim, Harold ter, 1179 S. Elm St., Washington Center. Ohio Department Commander M. Grim, James L. Grim, Max E. Court House, Ohio was selected as David R. Medert presented the Charter to Grim, Paul S. Grim, Raymond M. the site for the ceremony. This site Henry Casey Camp Commander Robert E. Grim, Jr., Robert E. Grim, Rodney R. was selected because of its connec- Grim. He then initiated the members of Grim, Willard A. Grim, Robert E. tion to the Civil War. Henry Casey Camp and installed the camp Morris, William E. Radabaugh, officers. Several members of Governor Wil- Marvin R. Seymore and Jeremy J. Located in that Center are liam Dennison Camp No. 125 from Jackson, Wickersham. thirty-three plaques made of Italian Ohio participated in the ceremonies includ- The Charter presentation was marble, each weighing 400 ing Dennison Camp Commander and Ohio planned for 2:00 p.m. September pounds, six feet tall, more than Department Junior Vice Commander 19 with October 10th as an alter- three feet wide, and nearly two Charles “Chip” Rogers. They were dressed nate date. inches thick, bearing the names in Civil War uniforms and several of their wives attended dressed in Civil War period costumes. Commander Grim gave a brief history of the G.A.R. and told about the plaques located in the Senior Citizens Center and issued membership cards to the Camp Casey members. The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Circle No. 25 located in Washing- ton Court House served refreshments and sold plates once used by the GAR Hall in Washington C. H. Irene Grim Looker past president of Circle No. 25 and Senior Vice President of the Ohio Department Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic brought Henry Casey Camp members are initiated by Charles “Chip” official greetings to the new camp. Rogers (left to right) Rob Morris, Shawn Cox, Rodney Grim, Irven Cassio, Raymond Grim, Christopher Grim, David Grim, Paul Grim, William Radabaugh, Ronnie Cox and Marvin Seymore. P a g e 3 Henry Casey Camp Charter Ceremony and Installation of Officers

4. Cake baked by Irene Grim Looker for this special occasion.

1. Left to right: Irven Cassio, Rob Mor- Grim who was the great grandfather ris Chris Grim, Shawn Cox, David Grim, and great-great grandfather of the Rodney Grim, Raymond Grim, Ronnie Grim and Cox Brothers. Cox and Paul Grim take officers oath. 3. Left to right: Ellie Grim, Ruth Cox, June Green and Irene Grim Looker 2. Marble GAR plaques at the Senior serve refreshments Citizens Center listing Private William F. GAR souvenir plates are sold by the La- 5. Gov. Dennison Camp No. 125 dies of the Grand Army of the Republic members helped with the initiation P a g e 4 and installation and their ladies. 1993 Camp Activities

SVR Unit- Co. C, Henry Casey members help charter Wm. T. Sherman Camp No. 93 at Xenia Soldiers 20th OVI formed and Sailors Home. Left to right: Irven Cassio, Robert E. Grim, Shawn Cox, Greg Cox, Rob Morris, SVR Commander Gen. Charles Corfman, Commander-in-Chief Alan Moore, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert, Marvin Seymore and uni- dentified member of Wm. T. Sherman Camp No. 93.

The year 1993 was an exciting year for Henry Casey Camp No. 92. The camp retained the officers selected at 1993 Camp Officers the October 10, 1992 installation ceremony. The camp ob-

tained an Employer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service : EIN 31-1356384, and the camp purchased a frame for the Camp Charter; a Camp Flag and a United Commander Robert E. Grim States Flag. Sr. Vice Commander Paul S. Grim Jr. Vice Commander Gregory D. Cox Jonathan Radabaugh, son of William E. Radabaugh joined Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. the Camp. Treasurer Christopher S. Grim Several members of the Camp organized Company C, Councilman William E. Radabaugh 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Sons of Veterans Reserve Councilman Marvin R. Seymore Councilman Rodney R. Grim (S.V.R.). Camp Commander Robert E. Grim was commis- nd Chaplain Robert E. Morris sioned a 2 Lieutenant (SVR) and elected Commander of the Patriotic Instructor David W. Grim unit. Robert E. Morris was elected Adjutant and First Ser- Guide Ronnie D. Cox geant. Marvin R. Seymore was elected Quartermaster Ser- Color Guard Shawn A. Cox geant and Rodney R. Grim was elected Sergeant. Guard Bradley S. Cox Historian Bradley S. Cox Several members journeyed to the Mansfield, Ohio Civil st Quartermaster James L. Grim War Encampment and relics show on May 1 . Parliamentarian William E. Radabaugh The SVR members participated in Memorial Day services at the Lees Creek Cemetery in Clinton County, Ohio. They marched in the parade and served as the firing squad. They also served as the firing squad for a Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Circle No. 25 Memorial Day ceremony Encampment at Portland, Maine. He was in the Washington Court House Cemetery. They held a elected Ohio Department Senior Vice grave side service at the grave of Henry Casey in the Bloom- Commander at the Ohio Department En- ingburg Cemetery, and fired a salute at the grave site of Wil- campment held at Mount Union College, liam F. Grim at the Madison Mills Cemetery. Alliance, Ohio in June. He was appointed to serve on the National Commander Grim attended the National SUVCW P a g e 5 Henry Casey Camp History camp in uniform (Commander Robert 1993 Camp Activities E. Grim, Secretary Raymond Grim, Jr., Marvin Seymore and David Grim) traveled to the Veterans Hospital in Day- ton, Ohio to participate in a rededication ceremony for the Private Fair Civil War statue which was moved from downtown Dayton to the hospital. They were joined by National Jun- ior Vice Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert and Ohio Department Junior Vice Commander James Hilton. The Camp entered a float (Wagon donated by P.R. Luttrell and pulled by his truck) in the annual Washington Court House Christmas Parade held November 27th. A Civil War campsite was depicted on the wagon with Ronnie Cox, Raymond Grim, Jr., Robert Grim and Brig. General Charles Camp enters float in Washington Court House Christmas Parade. Shawn Corffman, National Commander of the Cox with flag,, Robert E. Grim, Gen. Charles Corfman behind flag, Ray- mond Grim and Ronnie Cox. Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR), riding on the float. Marching behind the float (continued from page 5) 125 was elected National Junior in uniform was: Shawn Cox and David Grim with the Colors and Rob Morris, Program and Policy Committee. Vice Commander-in-Chief. Greg Cox, Rodney Grim, Marvin Sey- David R. Medert a mem- On Veterans Day, Novem- more and Irven Cassio. The float was ber of Gov. Dennison Camp No. ber 11th, four members of the awarded a second place ribbon.

Following the parade on November 27th six members of the camp (Commander Grim, Marvin Seymore, Irven Cassio, Greg Cox, Shawn Cox, and Rob Morris) traveled to G.A.R. Chil- dren’s home in Xenia, Ohio to participate in the Charter presentation for William T. Sherman Camp No. 93 which will meet in Dayton, Ohio. Also participating in the Charter ceremonies was National Commander-in Chief Allen Moore from Kokomo, Indiana, National Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert, and Charles Corffman Na- tional Commander of the SVR. On December 4th Commander Grim participated in the presentation of the Camp Charter for the James A. Garfield Left to right: David W. Grim, Robert E. Grim and Raymond M. Grim, Camp No. 142 at the President James Jr. participate in rededication ceremony for the Private Fair statue A. Garfield home in Mentor, Ohio. which was relocated to the Veterans Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

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Living History Program at Fayette County Museum The Fayette County Historical Society Museum in Washington Court House, site of the first living history program presented by Henry Casey Camp in April, 1994

The Camp officers were installed on January 26th by National Jun- ior Vice Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert. Commander 1994 Camp Officers Grim announced that he had been promoted to 1st Lieutenant in the SVR. The Camp purchased a new flag poles and carrying cases for the camp and United States flag.

The following SVR members attended the SVR artillery Commander Robert E. Grim school at Chillicothe, Ohio on March 26th: Commander Robert E. Sr. Vice Commander Gregory D. Cox Grim, Raymond Grim, Jr., William Radabaugh, Marvin Seymore, Jr. Vice Commander Rodney R. Grim Greg Cox, Shawn Cox, and David Grim. Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. Treasurer Christopher S. Grim On May 1st the SVR members set up a camp site on the Councilman William E. Radabaugh grounds of the Fayette County Historical Society Museum in Councilman Marvin R. Seymore Washington Court House and conducted an all day living history Councilman David W. Grim program in observance of the opening of the museum for the Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox 1994 season. Artillery units from Chillicothe and Columbus pro- Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris Guide Ronnie D. Cox vided four cannons and crews. Color Guard Shawn A. Cox On Memorial Day the camp participated in five programs: At Guard Irven R. Cassio 10:30 a.m. Commander Grim dressed in uniform presented a Historian Bradley S. Cox wreath during the American Legion sponsored program at the Quartermaster Marvin R. Seymore Washington Court House Cemetery. At l:15 p.m. SVR members Parliamentarian William E. Radabaugh marched in a parade at Lees Creek in Clinton County and served as the firing squad at the cemetery. At 3:30 p.m. they served as the firing squad for the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic She was selected as the Fayette County winner and on May 26th Paul Grim repre- Circle No. 25 program in the Washington Court House Cemetery. sented the Camp at the induction cere- At 4:00 p.m. they fired a salute at the grave site of Corporal monies held at the Martin Janis Center Henry Casey in the Bloomingburg Cemetery and at 4:30 p.m. on the Ohio State Fair Grounds in Co- they fired a salute at the grave site of William F. Grim in the lumbus, Ohio. Madison Mills Cemetery. (continued on page 8) The Camp nominated Irene Grim Looker, Circle 25 Ladies of the GAR, for the Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. P a g e 7 Henry Casey Camp History

1994 Camp Activities participated in a Civil War living history program at the Clarksburg Founders Day Festival. Commander Grim attended the National Encampment in Lansing, Michigan August 12-14th and was elected to serve a three-year term on the National Council of Administration. Commander Grim participated in a parade on Labor Day in Canal Winches- ter with members of Gov. Dennison Camp No. 1 from Columbus. On September 10th Commander Grim, Ronnie Cox, Marvin R. Seymore and Raymond Grim, Jr., participated in a Civil War re-enactment at Buffington Island, Portland, Ohio. On September 24th Commander Grim, Raymond Grim, Jr., Marvin Seymore and David Grim Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris (left) reviews on a U. S. map the participated in a re-enactment at Blan- routes followed by our camp members Civil War ancestors. nerhasent Island, Belpre, Ohio. On August 9th Commander Grim (continued from page 7) Grim, Marvin Seymore and Ray- gave a program about the Battle of Get- mond Grim, Jr. participated in a Robert Grim was elected Ohio tysburg to the Washington Lions Club, Department Commander during Civil War re-enactment at and on September 20th he gave a pro- th June 17-19 encampment at McConnellsville in Morgan gram about the Sons of Union Veterans Mount Union College, Alliance, O. th County on July 16 . of the Civil War to the Genealogical So- Commander Grim partici- On August 4th Commander ciety at Huntington, West Virginia. pated in a parade at Pickering, Grim, Ronnie Cox, David Grim Patriotic Instructor Rob Morris Ohio on July 4th. Commander and Raymond Grim, Jr. started a series of programs about the ancestors of Camp members. The Ladies of the GAR donated a U. S. Flag and a Christian flag along with the staffs and stands to the Xenia, Ohio Veterans Children’s Home. On November 13th several members of the camp assisted in the flag presentation program at the Chapel on the grounds of the Home. The ceremony was conducted by Irene Grim Looker, National Junior Vice President of the Ladies of the GAR. The members then ate lunch with the students at the home and took a tour of the GAR museum located on Helping decorate the Christmas parade float are: (left to right) the grounds. Most of the 100 students David W. Grim, Christopher S. Grim, Raymond M. Grim, Jr., Shawn A. at the home attended the flag presen- Cox and Irven R. Cassio. tation ceremony. (continued on page 9) P a g e 8 Henry Casey Camp Ceremonies during 1994

(continued from pg. 8) Most of the 100 students at the home attended the flag presentation ceremony. Re- freshments were served by the Ladies of the GAR. Dressed in uniform Commander Grim and the following members attended: Rob Morris, Ronnie Cox, Raymond Grim, Jr. Marvin Seymore and Irven Cassio. On November 26th camp members decorated a semi- truck owned and driven by Paul Luttrell and rode in the annual Washington C. H., Christmas parade. The float depicted a Civil War camp site with a cannon and limber borrowed from Dr. Byron Stinson. The float received a second place ribbon. Camp members participat- Robert E. Grim ing were: Commander Grim, was elected Commander Rob Morris, David Grim, Chris of the Grim, Irven Cassio, Shawn Cox, Ohio Department Irven Cassio guards the headquarters Brad Cox, Raymond Grim, Bill Sons of Union Veterans Radabaugh, Marvin Seymore., tent. of the Civil War. and National Sr. Vice Com- mander-in-Chief David R. Med- ert also rode on the float.

Riding on the Christmas parade float are: (left to right) Robert Morris, David R. Irven Cassio directs traffic on Medert, David Grim, Chris Grim, Raymond Grim, Irven Cassio, Shawn Cox, Wil- Washington Ave. for the cannon liam Radabaugh, P. R. Luttrell, Marvin Seymore and Robert Grim. firing.

P a g e 9 Henry Casey Camp Ceremonies during 1994

1. Greg Cox (left) and Robert Morris enjoy the living history program at the Fayette County His- torical Society Mu- seum. 2. Henry Casey firing squad demon- strate musket firing at the Fayette County Historical Society museum. 3. Camp members prepare for living history event: (left to right) Robert Grim, Robert Morris, Rodney Grim, Greg Cox, Irven Cassio, Shawn Cox, Marvin Seymore, Raymond Grim (seated) David Grim and Ronnie Cox. 4. Camp helps La- dies of the GAR present flags to the Xenia GAR Ohio 4. (left to right) Janis Bryant, deputy supt. of the home, Irene Grim Looker, Veterans Children's Jo Ann Dowd, Robert Morris, Ronnie Cox, Raymond Grim, Marvin Sey- Home. more, Chris Honaker, Mabel Cannon & Robert Grim P a g e 1 0 1995 Camp Activities

Reception held for National The Camp and Circle No. 25 Ladies of the GAR jointly hosted a reception at the Senior Citizens Center for Commander-in-Chief Leaders David R. Medert and National President of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Irene Grim Looker (center) following a statue rededication ceremony.

National Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert installed the officers on January 25, 1995.

Commander Robert E. Grim, Bill Radabaugh, Ronnie 1995 Camp Officers Cox, Marvin Seymore and Raymond Grim, Jr. traveled to Middleport, Ohio on March 17, 1995 and helped in the initiation and chartering ceremonies for Brooks-Grant Camp No. 7. National Commander-in-Chief Keith D. Harrison Commander Robert E. Grim Sr. Vice Commander Shawn A. Cox from Michigan presented the Camp Charter. Jr. Vice Commander William E. Radabaugh Commander Robert Grim presented a Civil War living Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. history program to Mr. Gary Spears junior high history class Treasurer Christopher S. Grim at Bloomingburg School on March 10, 1995. Councilman Irven R. Cassio Councilman Marvin R. Seymore Commander Grim attended the National Council of Ad- Councilman David W. Grim ministration meeting in Columbus, Ohio on March 18, Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox 1995. Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris Camp members submitted biographical sketches to Guide David W. Grim Color Guard Shawn A. Cox Turner Publishing Company for a book about the Sons of Guard Irven R. Cassio Union Veterans of the Civil War. Historian Bradley S. Cox On April 15th, Ohio Department Commander Robert Quartermaster Marvin R. Seymore Grim attended the Lincoln Death Day ceremony at President Parliamentarian William E. Radabaugh Lincoln’s tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Commander Grim, Ronnie Cox and Marvin Seymore the grave of Henry Casey; at ll:30 a.m., attended the Artillery School at Chillicothe on April 22, they served as the firing squad for a 1995 and took Dr. Stinson’s cannon with them. ceremony held by the Ladies of the The Camp participated in four Memorial Day ceremo- Grand Army of the Republic at the nies. At 9:00 a.m., a ceremony was held at the grave site of (continued on page 12) William F. Grim at the Madison Mills Cemetery; at 10:00 a.m., they served as the firing squad for a Masonic program at the Bloomingburg Cemetery and placed a wreath on P a g e 1 1 Henry Casey Camp History McConnelsville re-enactment on July 16th. 1995 Camp Activities Commander Grim, Shawn Cox and Raymond Grim assisted Dr. Byron Stinson with his artillery piece at the Clarksburg Field Day on August 3rd. Commander Grim attended the SUVCW National Encampment in Co- lumbus, Ohio and was appointed Na- tional Color Bearer by newly installed National Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert. He participated with members of Gov. Dennison Camp No. 1 in a Labor Day parade at Canal Winchester. On September 19th Commander Grim and Marvin Seymore attended a reception for Commander-in-Chief Medert at Nelsonville sponsored by Cmdr. Robert E. Grim served as master of ceremonies for the statue Gov. Dennison Camp No. 125. rededication program at the Washington Cemetery attended by C-in-C David R. Medert and LGAR National President Irene Grim Looker. Commander Grim and Marvin Sey- more attended a Civil re-enactment at (continued from page 11) Blannerhessant Island in the Ohio River Washington Court House Ceme- color guard and serving as the on September 23rd. tery at the GAR Unknown Sol- firing squad at the cemetery. Commander Grim attended the dier Monument and placed Commander Grim served SUVCW Central Region Association wreaths at the grave sites of as the presiding officer at the Conference held at Indiana University, the two Civil War Medal of Ohio Department Encampment Kokomo, Indiana October 6-8th. Honor recipients buried there. held at Mount Union College, Senior Vice Commander Shawn th At l:15 p.m., they led the Alliance, Ohio June 16-18 . He Cox had the Camp Charter photo- parade in the Lees Creek was the only member of the graphed and made copies available to (Clinton County) Memorial Day camp who went to the the camp members. ceremony serving as the Commander Grim attended the reception on October 14th at Wester- ville, Ohio for Ohio Department Com- mander James Hilton. The reception was hosted by his home camp Gov. Wm. Dennison No. 1 of Columbus. On October 20th Commander Grim assisted Circle No. 25 Ladies of the (continued on page 13)

Grim Brothers and their wives witness their Mother Irene Grim Looker installed as National President of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic at the Na- tional Encampment in Columbus, Ohio. (Left to right) James Grim & wife Ellie, Paul Grim & wife Linda, Irene Grim Looker, David Grim & wife Connie and Robert E. Grim and wife P a g e 1 2 Charlotte. Henry Casey Camp Ceremonies during 1995

(continued from page 12) Grand Army of the Republic in presenting a flag to the Senior Citizens Center on Elm Street. He also did a program about flags for the approximately 100 people in attendance. On October 29th members of the camp served as the firing squad for a rededication ceremony held by the Ladies of the GAR for a Civil War soldier statue they refurbished. Fol- lowing the ceremony at the Washington Cemetery the members assisted with a reception at the Senior Citizens Center on Elm Street for National Com- mander-in-Chief David R. Med- ert and National President of the Ladies of the GAR Irene Grim Looker. Commander Grim along with David Grim and his wife attended the annual Remem- brance Day parade in Gettys- burg, Pennsylvania on Novem- ber 19th. 1.

1. Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert and National President of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Irene Grim Looker are presented plaques by Robert E. Grim (right) during reception following statue dedication. 2. This Civil War soldier statue was rededicated at the Washington Cemetery prior to the reception for the 2. national leaders. Henry Casey members served as the ceremonial firing squad accompanied by a cannon salute from Battery I, 1st Ohio Light Artillery.

P a g e 1 3 1996 Camp Activities

Commander-in

-Chief installs The National Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, David R. Medert, (right) installs Shawn A. Cox as Commander of Henry officers Casey Camp No. 92.

The national Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, David R. Medert, installed the camp officers on January 24, 1996. 1996 Camp Officers During the year Robert E. Morris presented patriotic programs about the ancestors of the camp members.

Jon C. Hapner, Ronald Schomburg, and Jack Richard

Saylor joined the Camp. Commander Shawn A. Cox Commander Shawn A. Cox started publishing a very Sr. Vice Commander William E. Radabaugh informative camp newsletter. Jr. Vice Commander Marvin R. Seymore Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. Robert Grim attended a ceremony at the Lincoln Memo- Treasurer Robert E. Grim rial in Washington DC on February 12th sponsored by the Councilman Irven R. Cassio Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States hon- Councilman Ronnie D. Cox oring the birth of President Lincoln. He also attended the Councilman David W. Grim Lincoln Death Day ceremony on April 15th at the Lincoln Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox Tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris Guide Irven R. Cassio Camp members participated in Memorial Day ceremo- Color Guard Bradley Cox nies at Madison Mills, Bloomingburg, and Lees Creek. Guard David W. Grim Members participating were: Commander Shawn Cox, Ray- Historian Bradley S. Cox mond Grim, Jr., Irven Cassio, Rob Morris, Robert E. Grim, Quartermaster Marvin R. Seymore Parliamentarian William E. Radabaugh Greg Cox, Marvin Seymore, Bill Radabaugh and a guest from Wilmington Steve Dalton and his young son. Robert Grim attended the Department Encampment at Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio June 14-16th and the Robert Grim was re-appointed to National SUVCW Encampment in Columbus, Ohio August 8- serve as Chairman of the National Schol- 11th. He served as National Color Barer at the encamp- arship Committee, and selected to serve ment which was presided over by Commander-in-Chief on the National Site Committee and the David R. Medert from Chillicothe. National Program and Policy Committee. (continued on page 15) P a g e 1 4 (continued from page 14) Henry Casey Camp History On July 6th five members of the camp attended ceremonies at the 1996 Camp Activities Ohio State House in Columbus to help reopen the State House after the 113 million dollar refurbishing project. Those attending in uniform were: Commander Shawn A. Cox, Raymond Grim, Jr., Robert E. Grim, David Grim and Ronnie Cox. Commander Cox and Robert Grim attended the McConnelsville, Ohio (Morgan County) reenactment and helped Battery I, 1st Ohio Light Artillery on July 21st. The camp voted to participate in a fund raising program from FINL proposed by Paul Grim. Robert Grim attended the SUVCW Central Region Association Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert installed the camp officers for 1996: Conference held in Chicago, Illinois Left to right: Treasurer Robert E. Grim, Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr.; Jun- October 6th. He also participated in ior Vice Commander Marvin R. Seymore; Commander-in-Chief Medert; Camp the annual Remembrance Day Pa- Commander Shawn A. Cox; Senior Vice Commander William E. Radabaugh; Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris and seated Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox. rade in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 16th.

2. Camp Members are participating in the rededication of the Ohio State House ceremony in Columbus, Ohio. Left to right: Commander Shawn A. Cox, Ronnie D. Cox, David W. Grim and Raymond M. Grim, Jr. Also participating but not pictured was Robert E. Grim. 3. Robert Morris participates in the Bloomingburg Memorial Day service sponsored by Bloomingburg Free and Accepted Masons Lodge No. 449. P a g e 1 5 1997 Camp Activities

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participates in Sounds of the Holidays was the theme for the Washington Court House Christmas Parade Christmas parade. Riding on the float pulled by Ronnie Cox’s truck are left to right: Shawn Cox, Greg Cox, Ronnie Cox (rear) Robert E. Grim, William E. Radabaugh (rear), Marvin R. Seymore and Irven Cassio.

Past Camp Commander Robert E. Grim installed the new officers on January 15, 1997. 1997 Camp Officers Commander William E. Radabaugh and Robert Grim attended the Ohio Department mid-winter conference at Veterans Memorial Hall in Columbus, Ohio February 15th.

Shawn Cox started compiling a history of the camp in

recognition of the fifth anniversary of our camp. Shawn Commander William E. Radabaugh Cox continued to write and publish the camp newsletter. Sr. Vice Commander Marvin R. Seymore Robert Grim attended the Ohio Department Encamp- Jr. Vice Commander Gregory D. Cox ment at Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio June 13-15th. Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. Treasurer Robert E. Grim He also attended the National SUVCW Encampment at Utica, Councilman George D. H. Grim th New York August 7-10 . Robert Grim and Raymond Grim Councilman Ronnie D. Cox participated in a grave stone dedication ceremony at Councilman David W. Grim Dowling, Ohio on August 23rd. The James B. McPherson Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox Camp erected a grave marker for a Medal of Honor recipi- Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris ent who was the engineer on the locomotive named the Color Guard Christopher S. Grim Guard Rodney R. Grim “General” that was captured from the Confederates in Geor- Historian Bradley S. Cox gia during the Civil War. Parliamentarian William E. Radabaugh On August 31st Robert Grim attended a reception at Lancaster, Ohio for Ohio Department Commander Keith Ashley. ceremony. Troup conducted the ceremo- Several members of the camp went to a rural cemetery nies at the dedication. in Morgan County at the request of Richard Troup and par- The following members attended: ticipated in the dedication of a grave marker for Jasper Commander Radabaugh, Robert E. Grim, North a Medal of Honor recipient. North was a Pvt. In the Raymond M. Grim, Jr., Ronnie Cox and 4th West Virginia Infantry at Amesville, Ohio. Richard Troup Marvin Seymore. and his wife served lunch at their home prior to the (continued on page 17) P a g e 1 6 (continued from page 16) Henry Casey Camp History Robert E. Grim attended the annual SUVCW Central Region Association Con- 1997 Camp Activities ference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the week-end of October 4-5th. As the Senior Vice Commander he presided over the meeting due to the absence of the Com- mander. He was elected Commander for the coming year. He also attended the annual Remembrance Day Parade in Get- tysburg, Pennsylvania in November. The Camp members decorated a float for the annual Christmas Parade in Washington Court House. Ronnie Cox provided a trailer and used his pick-up truck to pull it. A Civil War camp site with Dr. Bryon Stinson’s cannon was created on the trailer. It was similar to the float used in 1994. It was a very cold day for a parade. The Camp presented four Eagle Scout certificates during the year: Rob- bie Elkins, Brian Jenks, Justin Owens Past Ohio Department Commander Robert E. Grim (right) installs the camp officers. Commander William E. Radabaugh (standing) (left to right and Ty Nungester. seated) Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr., Councilman David W. Grim, Coun- cilman George D. H. Grim, Historian Shawn Cox, Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris and Councilman and Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox.

2. Recently promoted to Major, Robert E. Grim (above) 3. Camp members enjoy riding in the holiday parade takes command of the Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) 3rd (left to right with backs to camera) Irven Cassio, William Military District in a change of command ceremony during Radabaugh, Greg Cox, (facing camera) Shawn Cox, Marvin Remembrance Day ceremonies in Gettysburg, Pennsyl- Seymore and not visible Robert E. Grim. vania. He accepts command from retiring 3rd District Commander Lt. Col. Richard L. Greenwalt. P a g e 1 7 Henry Casey Camp Ceremonies during 1997

1. Company C, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry SVR leads the Memo- 2. 1st Sgt. Robert E. Morris marches the troops to the rial Day parade in Lees Creek, Ohio Lees Creek Cemetery. Major Robert E. Grim and Corporal Ronnie D. Cox bring up the rear.

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3. 1st Sgt. Robert E. Morris forms up the Color Guard at the Lees Creek Cemetery (left to right) Bradley Smith, Greg Cox, Shawn Cox, William Rada- baugh, Marvin /Seymore and Ronnie Cox. 4. Third Military District SVR Com- mander Robert E. Grim (left ) replaces retiring 3rd Military District Com- mander Lt. Col. Richard L. Greenwalt. 5. The Color Guard fires a salute at the Lees Creek Cemetery (left to right) Greg Cox, Bradley Smith, Shawn Cox, William Radabaugh, Marvin Seymore and Ronnie Cox.

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Wreath placed The camp placed a wreath during ceremonies commemorating the at Buffington 135th anniversary of Ohio’s only Civil War battle which occurred Island during Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s Raid through Ohio in July 1863. Left to right: Camp Commander Shawn A. Cox, Ronnie D. Cox, Gov. Dennison (Bob Davis) and Robert E. Grim.

When the Camp met on January 17th the Camp Charter

was draped in honor of Past Commander-in-Chief Norman 1998 Camp Officers Furman who died recently, and Robert E. Grim installed the new officers. Meetings during the year were held at 2:00 p.m. in the community room of the Carnegie Public Library in Washington Court House. Commander Shawn A. Cox Sr. Vice Commander Gregory D. Cox Camp members participated in Memorial Day services Jr. Vice Commander William E. Radabaugh at Bloomingburg, and Lees Creek as usual. Commander Secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. Shawn A. Cox, Treasurer Robert E. Grim and Chaplain Treasurer Robert E. Grim Ronnie Cox participated in the 135th anniversary of the Bat- Councilman Ronnie D. Cox tle of Buffington Island by placing a wreath on behalf of the Councilman George M. McNamer Camp during a ceremony held at Portland, Ohio in July. Councilman Campbell Graf Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox Raymond Morgan Grim, Jr. who had served as camp Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris secretary since the inception of the camp in 1992 died un- Guide Marvin R. Seymore expectedly on August 29, 1998. Past Camp Commander Color Guard Christopher S. Grim William Radabaugh was appointed interim secretary until Guard Bradley S. Cox the next election of officers. Historian Bradley S. Cox Quartermaster Marvin R. Seymore Two new members joined the camp: Ray Anthony Fan- Eagle Scout Coordinator Jon C. Hapner nin of Washington C. H. and Richard Troup who transferred from the SUVCW Camp at McConnelsville, Ohio. Robert E. Grim served as Commander of the SUVCW Governor William Dennison. Central Region Association which held its annual meeting The Camp entered a float in the at the Best Western Motel in Lancaster, Ohio. Those attend- Washington Court House Christmas Pa- ing the meeting were taken on a tour of the Ohio Capitol in rade. Columbus and the Gen. William T. Sherman home in Lan- (continued on page 20) caster with Bob Davis of Gov. Dennison Camp #1 serving as tour guide playing the role of Ohio’s Civil War P a g e 1 9 Henry Casey Camp History (continued from page 19) It was similar to last years float. Ronnie Cox pulled a trailer with his pick up 1998 Camp Activities truck. On the trailer was a camp site along with Dr. Stinston’s cannon. Riding on the trailer was: Shawn Cox, William Radabaugh, Marvin Sey- more and Ray Fannin.

Past Ohio Department Commander Robert E. Grim installs the camp officers. (Left to right) Commander Shawn A. Cox, Robert E. Grim, Junior Vice Commander William E. Radabagh, Secretary William Radabaugh (right) meets Ohio Civil Raymond M. Grim, Jr., and Color Bearer Christopher S. Grim . War Governor William Dennison (portrayed by Bob Davis) during a tour of Gov. Robert Taft’s office.

Marvin Seymore (left) and George Company C, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry SVR Commander Robert E. Mor- McNamer prepare to place a floral ris (left) and the troops wait to fire a rifle salute during the Memorial wreath on William F. Grim’s grave dur- Day program at the grave site of William F. Grim in the Madison Mills ing the Memorial Day program at the Cemetery. Madison Mills Cemetery.

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1. Ohio Civil War Governor William Dennison (Bob Davis) and 2. Past Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert and Gov. SUVCW Central Region Association Commander Robert E. Grim Wm. Dennison relax at Gen. Wm. T. Sherman’s home. visit the Ohio Senate Chamber.

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3. Shawn Cox, William Radabaugh, Marvin Seymore, and Ray Fannin are proud to be a part of the Henry Casey camp and riding on a float in the Christ- mas parade in Washington C.H. 4. Robert E. Grim talks about the Henry Casey camp in one of his flag presenta- tions. 5. The Ceremonial office of Ohio’s Gov- ernor in the State Capitol Building in Columbus was visited by those on the SUVCW Central Region Association tour.

5. P a g e 2 1 1999 Camp Activities

Medal of Honor In observance of the 80th anniversary of the death of Corporal Henry Casey Marker for Henry the camp acquired a government bronze Medal of Honor marker and in- Casey’s Grave stalled it along with a GAR flag holder at the grave site of Corporal Casey. A wreath was placed at his grave site on Memorial Day.

Shawn A. Cox continued to serve the camp as Commander. The March meeting was held at the Golden Coral Restaurant in

Washington Court House at 2:00 p.m. with members bringing 1999 Camp Officers family members as guest for lunch. The other meetings during the year were held at the Carnegie Public Library Community Room on the 3rd Saturday, bi-monthly at 2:00 p.m. In mid-March Robert Grim, Marvin Seymore, Ronnie Cox and Commander Shawn A. Cox Sr. Vice Commander Gregory D. Cox William Radabaugh set up and presented a Living History Civil Jr. Vice Commander William E. Radabaugh War campsite near the Airborne Express building at the ABX Secretary William E. Radabaugh complex at the Laurel Oaks Career Campus in Wilmington, Ohio. Treasurer Robert E. Grim For the first time, students in the fifth grade gifted pro- Councilman Ray Fannin Councilman George M. McNamer grams from Clinton, Fayette and Highland counties joined at Councilman Marvin R. Seymore Laurel Oaks to study the Civil War. They played Civil War Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox games, heard actual letters written by Civil War soldiers; had Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris Gary Kersey speak to them on Lincoln; listened to Civil War mu- Guide Marvin R. Seymore sic and saw some of the dances of the times; did simulations of Color Bearer David W. Grim marching and drilling procedures; and became Civil War soldiers Guard Bradley S. Cox participating in a Civil War reenactment complete with camps, Historian Bradley S. Cox Eagle Scout Coordinator Jon C. Hapner camp-fire cooking, pickets charge, dying and being wounded, field hospitals and even simulated amputations. The Camp participated in Memorial Day programs at Bloom- along with a GAR flag holder for the ingburg and Lees Creek and conducted a special Memorial Day grave site of Henry Casey. service at the Madison Mills Cemetery for Raymond M. Grim, Jr. Ronnie Cox with a little help from who died in 1998. Robert Grim and William Radabaugh dug Eagle Scout Coordinator Jon Hapner presented one Eagle and poured the footer and installed the Scout certificate during the year. marker. The Camp acquired a bronze Medal of Honor grave marker (continued on page 23) P a g e 2 2 Henry Casey Camp History (continued from page 22) 1999 Camp Activities Following the May 15th Camp meeting members assembled at Henry Casey’s grave site and placed a Memorial Day wreath and the SVR members in uniform fired a salute in his honor. On Veterans Day the camp served as the Color Guard for a ceremony held at the Washington Cemetery by the National Medal of Honor Society dedicating a special Medal of Honor grave marker at the grave site of Corporal Isaac Carman and at the grave site of Sgt. Francis McMillan. The camp placed a floral wreath at both grave sites during the ceremony.

1. Henry Casey camp members participate in a Living history camp site at Laurel Oaks Career 1. Center in Wilmington, Ohio for 5th grade students from Clinton, Fayette and Highland Coun- ties: Left to right are Robert E. Grim, Ronnie Cox, William E. Radabaugh and Marvin R. Sey- more. 2. Veteran's Day Medal of Honor grave marker dedication conducted by the National Medal of Honor Society at the Washington Court House Cemetery grave site of Medal of Honor recipient Francs M. McMillian who served as Sgt. Ma- jor of Company C, 110th Ohio Volunteer Infan- try. His original medal and a 1904 replacement version of the medal are both at the Fayette County Historical Society Museum. They were donated by Tom Mark a descendant of McMil- lian. Pictured left to right: Robert E. Morris, Ronnie Cox, Christopher S. Grim, Marvin R. Sey- more, William E. Radabaugh and Robert E. Grim.

3. The Memorial Day Color Guard at the Lees Creek Ceme- tery in Clinton County firing a salute to the dead. Pictured left to right are: Robert E. Grim, Robert E. Morris, Christopher S. Grim, Irven R. Cassio, Ray Fan- nin, Shawn Cox, unknown guest, Ronnie Cox and Marvin R. Sey- more.

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Camp Members Camp members at the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Worthington, Ohio on Saturday Serve as Color Guard May 6th participating in a ceremony honoring Dr. Orlando Wesley Aldrich. in Worthington, Ohio Pictured left to right: Robert E. Morris, Ronnie D. Cox, Shawn A. Cox, Irven R. Cassio, Marvin R. Seymore and Robert E. Grim.

The camp meetings were held on the 4th Wednesday every other month at 7:00 p.m. at the Carnegie Public Library Com- munity Room in Washington Court House. Marvin R. Seymore 2000 Camp Officers served as Commander of the Camp. For the second year the camp was invited to participate in a Living History Program in Wilmington for the 5th grade gifted and talented students from Clinton, Fayette and Highland Commander Marvin Seymore Sr. Vice Commander Robert E. Morris County. Jr. Vice Commander Ray A. Fannin On May 6th camp members served as the color guard and Secretary William E. Radabaugh firing squad for a ceremony held at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Treasurer Robert E. Grim Worthington, Ohio honoring Dr. Orlando Wesley Aldrich. It Councilman Shawn A. Cox Councilman George M. McNamer was a joint ceremony conducted by the Sons of the American Councilman Jon C. Hapner Revolution and the Ohio Society of the War of 1812 honoring Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox Private Aldrich who served in Company D, 14th New York Vol- Patriotic Instructor Gregory D. Cox unteer Infantry. Guide Irven R. Cassio Aldrich was very active in both the Sons of the American Color Bearer David W. Grim Guard Bradley S. Cox Revolution and the Society of the War of 1812. He was the Historian Bradley S. Cox first President of the Ohio Society of the War of 1812 and the Eagle Scout Coordinator Jon C. Hapner 7th President of the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He served as Commander of the Elias J. Beers Post #575 of the Grand Army of the Republic. Participating the ceremony was Robert E. Morris, Ronnie Cox, Shawn Cox, Irven secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. and at the R. Cassio, Marvin R Seymore and Robert E. Grim. grave site of Private William F. Grim who is The camp participated in Memorial Day services at Bloom- the Civil War ancestor of many of our camp ingburg, Lees Creek and Madison Mills. At Madison Mills a members. ceremony was conducted at the grave site of our late camp At the Bloomingburg Cemetery we served as the color guard and firing squad. (continued on page 25) P a g e 2 4 Henry Casey Camp History (continued from page 24) We led the Memorial Day parade in Lees Creek and served as the color guard and 2000 Camp Activities firing squad at the cemetery. Our camp treasurer and past Ohio Department Commander Robert E. Grim was elected Junior Vice Com- mander-in-Chief of the national Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War organization. On Veterans Day Robert E. Grim conducted a program at the Miami Trace School District Wilson Elementary School which provided the students a chance to learn about our Civil War heritage.

1. Camp officers during installation ceremony: pictured left to right Sen- ior Vice Commander Robert E. Morris, Commander Marvin R. Seymore, Junior Vice Commander Ray A. Fannin and Secretary William E. Rada- baugh. 2. Robert E. Grim conducts a Veterans Day program at Wilson Elementary School providing the students with a chance to learn about the Civil War. 3. Camp members conduct Memorial Day service at the grave site of our late camp secretary Raymond M. Grim, Jr. at the Madison Mills Ceme- tery. Pictured left to right: Robert E. Morris, Robert E. Grim, Marvin R. Sey- more, Shawn A. Cox Irven R. Cassio, William E. Radabaugh, Ronnie D. Cox, and Christopher S. Grim.

4. SVR Commander Robert E. Morris stands the color guard at ease during Memorial Day services at the grave site of Private William F. Grim at the Madison Mills Cemetery. Pictured left to right are: Robert E. Morris, Flag Bearer Christopher S. Grim, William E. Radabaugh, Irven R. Cassio. 4. P a g e 2 5 2001 Camp Activities

Richard Troup (right) obtained a plaque honoring victims of the Sultana disaster from Mansfield, Ohio. He organized and served as master of ceremonies at the Plaque dedicated dedication of he plaque. Assisting as part of the color guard and firing squad to Sultana was left to right: Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim, Ronnie D. Cox, Victims and William E. Radabaugh and left of Troup is Irven R. Cassio. (continued below)

Robert E. Morris served as Camp Commander. The Camp participated again this year in a Living History program for 5th grade students in Wilmington. 2001 Camp Officers The Camp participated in Memorial Day services at Bloom- ingburg, Madison Mills and Lees Creek.

Robert E. Grim was elected Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the national SUVCW organization at the national encampment Commander Robert E. Morris in Springfield, Missouri. Sr. Vice Commander Ray A. Fannin On September 23rd Shawn A. Cox, Robert E. Grim and Ray Jr. Vice Commander Shawn A. Cox Fannin participated (in uniform from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) as Secretary William E. Radabaugh Treasurer Robert E. Grim part of a walking tour program at the Washington C. H. Ceme- Councilman Marvin R. Seymore tery to raise funds for the Fayette Garden Club to restore a large Councilman Max E. Grim fountain in the cemetery. Grim played the role of Civil War Councilman Jon C. Hapner Medal of Honor winner Isaac Carmen, Ray Fannin played the role Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox of Civil War Medal of Honor winner Francis McMillen and Shawn Patriotic Instructor Gregory D. Cox Cox played the role of Elon Thornton the last surviving Fayette Guide Irven R. Cassio Color Bearer David W. Grim County Civil War veteran. Guard Bradley S. Cox Robert E. Grim presented a program on Morgan’s Raid Historian Bradley S. Cox through Ohio at the Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church on Octo- Eagle Scout Coordinator Jon C. Hapner ber 9th. On November 10th several members of the camp dressed in their SVR uniforms traveled to Mansfield, Ohio to serve as the Photo names continued: firing squad during a ceremony, held in a city park, dedicating a Seated are: Past Commander-in-Chief David R. large memorial plaque to the soldiers/sailors of Mansfield’s Medert, Commander-in-Chief George Powell & (continued on page 27 ) Ohio Dept. Commander Donald Darby.

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Henry Casey Camp History (continued from page 26) 2001 Camp Activities 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry who lost their lives when the Sultana exploded on April 27, 1865 in the Mississippi River as they were returning home at the end of the war. Camp member Richard Troup ordered the plaque and organized the program and served as Master of Ceremo- nies at the dedication service. One of his ancestors served in the 102nd Ohio Vol. Inf. and was killed when the Sultana was lost.

1. Civil War living history day for 5th grade students held in Wil- mington, Ohio. Ray Fannin and Ronnie Cox (left) and William E. Rad- abaugh are among the camp members who helped the students learn about the Civil War. 2. Robert E. Grim gives a talk at the Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church about Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s 1863 Raid through southern Ohio. 2. 3. The Sultana Plaque dedicated to the victims of the Sultana disaster. The plaque was designed by Richard Troup who raised the funds to pay for it. He also organized and conducted the dedication ceremony held in Mansfield, Ohio.

4. Robert E. Grim portrays Medal of Honor recipient Corporal Isaac Carman during Garden Club “Walking Tour” of the Washington Court House Cemetery to help raise funds to restore a historic fountain.

3. P a g e 2 7 2002 Camp Activities

Camp members observed the 10th anniversary of the camp during a reception at the Red Brick Tavern, LaFayette, Ohio for Ohio Department Com- Camp Celebrates mander James Houston and Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim. Pictured left to right standing: Robert E. Grim, Thomas J. Braden, Ray Fannin, James L. 10th Anniversary Grim, George D. H. Grim, and Paul S. Grim; seated: Jon Radabaugh, William E. Radabaugh, Robert E. Morris and Shawn A. Cox.

Robert E. Morris continued to serve the camp as Com- mander. Past Camp Commander badges were presented to

Marvin R. Seymore, Shawn A. Cox and William Radabaugh. 2002 Camp Officers On March 19th Richard Troup provided a very fine and memorable video presentation of the Sultana Memorial celebration held in Vicksburg, Mississippi in November, 2001. The loss of the Sultana was the largest maritime disaster in history. Commander Robert E. Morris The Sultana with its intended capacity of 400, on April 27, Sr. Vice Commander Ray A. Fannin 1865, bore 2,400 passengers. The wooden ship caught fire Jr. Vice Commander Shawn A. Cox and as many could not swim 1800 died. Few were able to Secretary William E. Radabaugh make it safely to shore. Brother Troup played a part in the Treasurer Robert E. Grim ceremony. Councilman Marvin R. Seymore Councilman Max E. Grim The camp participated in a Living History program again Councilman Jon C. Hapner th this year for 5 students. The program was held at a park in Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox Hillsboro rather than Wilmington, Ohio. Patriotic Instructor Gregory D. Cox The camp participated in Memorial Day services at Bloom- Guide Irven R. Cassio Color Bearer David W. Grim ingburg, Lees Creek and Madison Mills. Guard Bradley S. Cox Robert E. Grim was elected national Commander-in-Chief Historian Bradley S. Cox of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the national Eagle Scout Coordinator Jon C. Hapner encampment held in Springfield, Illinois. In celebration of his election and in observance of the tenth anniversary of the Henry Casey Camp a joint reception for Commander-in-Chief Grim and Ohio Department Com- Oho Department Chief of Staff Bob mander James Houston was held at the Red Brick Tavern in La- Davis served as Master of Ceremonies at fayette, Ohio. the reception. Past Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert and SVR Commander P a g e 2 8 (continued on page 29) (continued from page 28) Henry Casey Camp History David V. Medert along with Senior Vice Com- mander-in-Chief Kent Armstrong and Junior Vice 2002 Camp Activities Commander-in-Chief Stephen Michaels were present along with Past Commanders-in-Chief Rich- ard Greenwalt and Charles Corfman.

1. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim, (center) reviews the troops during a raining Remembrance Day parade in Gettys- burg, PA. (Left to right) Major Don Darby, Col. Andrew Johnson, 2. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (right) confers Col. Henry Shaw, Commander-in-Chief Grim, Brig. Gen. David V. with President Abraham Lincoln (James Getty) during Medert and Past Commander-in-Chief Gordon Bury. Remembrance Day ceremonies at Gettysburg, PA.

3. SVR members waiting to fire a salute during Bloomingburg Memorial Day program: (left to right) Robert Morris, Ray Fannin, William Rada- baugh, T. J. Braden, Richard Troup, Shawn Cox, Bradley Smith, Ronnie Cox. 4 .4. Wreath laying at Henry Casey’s grave (l to r) Brad Smith, Chris Grim & R.Troup. P a g e 2 9 Henry Casey Camp History

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1. Robert E. Grim becomes the 116th Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the national encampment in Springfield, Illinois. 2. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (left) and Ohio Department Commander James Houston enjoy the reception in their honor. 3. Robert Morris wishes Robert E. Grim (left) good luck as he trav- els as the Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. 3.

4. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim poses for pictures at the Red Brick Tavern reception with his grandson Jason Cassio, his wife Charlotte Grim and his son Irven Cassio.

5. Thomas J. Braden (left) and Ray Fannin ad- 5. P a g e 3 0 mire the cake at the 10th anniversary celebration. 2003 Camp Activities

Robert E. Grim Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (right) presides over the Sons of Union Veter- serves as ans of the Civil War 122nd annual national encampment held at Fort Mitchell, Commander-in-Chief Kentucky August 7 through 9, 2003. At his side is Past Commander-in-Chief and National Secretary of the SUVCW Edward J. Krieser.

Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim installed the camp officers at the January 21st meeting. Ray Fannin was installed as camp commander. 2003 Camp Officers Gertrude (Grubb) Janeway, wife of Civil War soldier John Janeway died in January. She was the last surviving widow of a Union Civil War soldier. He served in the 14th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, Co. E. She was 93 years old and lived most of her life Commander Ray A. Fannin in a log cabin in Tennessee. They were married in 1927 while Sr. Vice Commander Shawn A. Cox he was 81 and she was 17. She was able to obtain John’s Jr. Vice Commander Thomas J. Braden widow’s pension of $70.00 per month. Gertrude was buried on Secretary William E. Radabaugh Martin Luther King Day. Treasurer Robert E. Grim Councilman Robert E. Morris William Radabaugh recorded over 900 Civil War soldiers Councilman Max E. Grim buried within Fayette County and submitted that information to Councilman Jon C. Hapner Wayne Lowery the Ohio Department Graves Registration Offi- Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox cer. Patriotic Instructor Gregory D. Cox Rob Morris started photographing Civil Memorials for sub- Guide Irven R. Cassio Color Bearer Thomas J. Braden mission to the Ohio Department Civil War Memorials Officer. Guard David W. Grim Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim placed a wreath at the Historian Bradley S. Cox burial site of Nathaniel Massie founder of the city of Chillicothe Eagle Scout Coordinator Jon C. Hapner during ceremonies on a very cold March 2nd. T. J. Braden and Shawn Cox served as the color guard.

th th The Living History program for 5 and 6 grade students Several camp members participated was held at the General Denver Park in Wilmington, Ohio on in the Bloomingburg Memorial Day pro- nd May 2 . Several members of the camp participated in uniform. gram which started at 9:30 a.m. Rob Morris displayed his large map that reflects the routes (continued on page 32) taken by each Henry Casey Camp member’s ancestors as they moved about the country during the Civil War. P a g e 3 1 Henry Casey (continued from page 31) and the Lees Creek Memorial Day pro- Commander-in-Chief’s gram which started at 1:15 p.m. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. 2003 Activities Grim presided over the 122nd annual national encampment held at Fort Mitchell, Kentucky and hosted jointly by the Ohio Department and the Ken- tucky Department. He had several members of the camp commissioned Kentucky Colo- nels. David Grim and Irven Cassio attended the encampment. During the Williamsport Windmill Days, members Ray Fannin and T. J. Braden set up a Civil War camp site. The camp decorated a semi-truck provided by P. R. Luttrell at the home of Ronnie Cox on Dayton Avenue in Washington Court House and rode on it in the Christmas Parade. The float had three Christmas trees decorated 1. with red ribbons along with a tent and 1. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (right) presents Past Com- mander-in-Chief David R. Medert the Cornelius F. Whitehouse Award camp site. for being the most outstanding member of the SUVCW. 2. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (right) is congratulated by retiring Commander-in-Chief George Powell. 3. Commander-in-Chief Grim speaks at the Lincoln Tomb in Spring- field, Illinois on April 15th. Seated is Past Commander-in-Chief and Commander of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion Gordon Bury.

1. David W. Grim (right) enjoys a break during the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War National Encampment at the Drawbridge Inn in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. With him is Past Commander-in-Chief David R. Medert .

P a g e 3 2 4. Henry Casey Camp Ceremonies during 2003

T. J. Braden (left) and Shawn A. Cox serve Chillicothe by General Nathanial Massie. as the Color Guard for Commander-in-Chief The program was part of the observance of Robert E. Grim during a ceremony at the Ohio Bicentennial. Following Grim is Grandview Cemetery in Chillicothe, Ohio Donald Darby who became Commander-in- commemorating the founding of Chief in 2005. P a g e 3 3 Henry Casey Commander-in-Chief’s 2003 Activities

2. 1. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (left) speaks with Lt. Gen- eral Russell C. Davis (USAF Ret.) at the Soldier’s Monument in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg Memorial Day service. 3. 2. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (left) poses with members of the SUVCW National Council of Administration during their spring meeting at the Ohio Soldiers Home in Sandusky, Ohio. 3. (Left to right) Irven Cassio and son Michael, Robert Morris, Ray Fannin and Chris Grim relax following the Lees Creek Memorial Day parade.

4. Commander-in-Chief Grim and his son Irven Cassio enjoy a break with Irven’s sons Jason (left) and Michael following the Lees Creek Memorial Day parade. 5. 5. Commander-in-Chief Grim leads the parade during a Civil War monument rededication ceremony at Willow P a g e 3 4 Cemetery in Oregon, Ohio. Henry Casey Commander-in-Chief’s 2003 Activities

1. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (left) has dinner at the Fort McNair Officers Club with Past Commander-in-Chief Col. Andrew Johnson (USA Ret.) (center) following the Lin- coln Birthday ceremony in Wash. D.C. 2. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (seated center) with Lt. General Russell C. Davis (USAF Ret.) await their turn to speak at the 136th Annual Gettysburg Memorial Day observance in the National Cemetery at Get- tysburg, Pennsylvania.

3. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim speaks during the May 30th Memorial Day service at the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial to the Unknown Civil War dead in Arlington National Cemetery. 4. Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim presents a wreath commemorating President Lincoln’s birthday at the Lincoln Memorial in Wash. D.C. (left to right) Grim, Past C-in-C Gordon Bury, Peter Dixon, Past C-in-C Charles Corfman and Past C-in-C Col. An- drew M. Johnson.

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2003 Camp Activities

1. The Christmas parade float is being decorated at Ronnie Cox’s home. 2. Shawn Cox (left) and T. J. Braden enjoy riding on the Christmas float. 3. Robert Morris puts the finishing touches on the parade float. 4. Clinton County 5th graders learn about the Civil ‘War from (left to right) ) Marvin Seymore, William Radabaugh, Shawn Cox, and Ronnie Cox at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, in Wilmington, Ohio.

5. Members of Bloomingburg Masonic Lodge #449 watch during the Bloomingburg Memorial Day program as SVR Commander Robert Morris prepares the P a g e 3 6 troops to fire a salute. 2004 Camp Activities

Camp participates in Clinton County McMillan GAR Post 58 placed a plaque on the lawn of the Clinton County Court- Courthouse ceremony house in the early 1900’s. The plaque was refurbished and rededicated by the Gen. Wm H. Lytle Camp No. 10 SUVCW with Henry Casey Camp members serving as the Color Guard. Robert Grim and County Commissioner Darleen Myers un- veiled the plaque. Left to right: Robert E. Morris, Ray Fannin and Shawn A. Cox.

Ray Fannin continued to serve as Camp Commander. The camp participated in the Living History program for 5th 2004 Camp Officers and 6th grade students again this year. The program was held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Wilmington on May 7th.

The camp discussed the possibility of removing a GAR cannon pedestal and cannon ball stack pedestal located in the Jas- per Township Cemetery near Milledgeville. The camp would Commander Ray A. Fannin like to replace them with a memorial bench if funds can be Sr. Vice Commander Shawn A. Cox found. The Township Trustees are willing to pay for the cost Jr. Vice Commander Thomas J. Braden Secretary William E. Radabaugh of landscaping the site. Treasurer Robert E. Grim The camp also discussed the possibility of restoring a Civil Councilman Robert E. Morris War statue located in the Washington Court House Cemetery if Councilman Max E. Grim funds can be found. The statue is almost one hundred years Councilman Jon C. Hapner old and was given a face lift in 1995 by Circle No. 25 Ladies o f Chaplain Ronnie D. Cox Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris the Grand Army of the Republic when Irene Grim Looker served Guide Irven R. Cassio as National President of the LGAR. Color Bearer Thomas J. Braden On May 23rd the camp participated in a ceremony rededi- Guard David W. Grim cating the Old Clarksville Cemetery in Clarksville, Ohio. The Historian Shawn A. Cox SVR members served as a firing squad and posted the colors Eagle Scout Coordinator Jon C. Hapner Graves Registration W.E.Radabaugh with Robert Grim placing a wreath. The camp participated in the annual Memorial Day programs at Bloomingburg and Lees Creek. The SVR members in camp for several years. The cost of the uniform served as the firing squad and color guard. wreaths is paid for by the Fayette County Memorial wreaths were placed at the grave site of all four Veterans Service Commission. of Fayette County’s Civil War Medal of Honor recipients as well (continued on page 38) as at the grave site of Elon Thorton the county’s last surviving P a g e 3 7 Civil War veteran. This honor has been carried on by the (continued from page 37) Henry Casey Camp History The camp received very good newspaper coverage for both the Clarksville pro- 2004 Camp Activities gram and the wreath laying ceremonies at the grave sites of the Medal of Honor recipients. Robert Grim reported that he had located the Medal of Honor awarded Henry Casey. It is on display at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Cheha- lis, Washington. It is on loan to the museum from one of Casey’s relatives.

1. Camp members participate in wreath laying ceremony for Medal of Honor winner Corporal Isaac H. Carman. Left to right: Marvin R. Sey- more, Ray Fannin, Shawn A. Cox and Thomas J. Braden. Braden is a great great grandson of Corporal Carman. 2. Past Commander-in-Chief Robert E. Grim (left) and Christopher S. Grim bring in the Colors at the Memorial Day program in Blooming- burg.

3. Members of the firing squad at the Bloomingburg Memorial Day ceremony. Left to right: Ray Fannin, William E. Rada- baugh, Thomas J. Braden, Richard Troup and Shawn Cox.

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1. The camp officers pose for a photo following their instillation (left to 2. During the Clinton County living history right) Junior Vice Commander T. J. Braden, Patriotic Instructor Robert E. program for 5th grade students Robert Morris, Secretary William E. Radabaugh, Senior Vice Commander Shawn Morris describes the military campaign A. Cox and Councilman Marvin R. Seymore. routes followed by our ancestors.

3. A couple of students enjoy posing for a photo with camp members who participated in the Clinton County living history program for 5th grade students (left to right) Robert E. Grim, Ronnie D. Cox, Marvin R. Seymore, Ray Fannin, Shawn A. Cox, William E. Radabaugh, and Thomas J. Braden.

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Robert E. Grim (left) presents the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp presents R.O.T.C. medal and certificate to Cadet Megan McCaffey (center) at the Laurel Oaks Career Development Campus, Wilmington, Ohio. Major Leslie S. Buerki, ROTC Award USAF (Ret.) serves as the instructor for Ohio’s 941st Air Force Junior ROTC unit.

Thomas J. Braden served the camp as commander. Several camp members participated on May 5th in the annual Living His- th 2005 Camp Officers tory program for 5 grade students. This year it was held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Wilmington, Ohio. T. J. Braden and Ray Fannin presented a program for the 7th and 8th grade students at the Bloomingburg Junior High School. Ray Fannin portrayed a Confederate soldier and T. J. Commander Thomas J. Braden Sr. Vice Commander Shawn A. Cox Braden portrayed a Union soldier. Jr. Vice Commander Marvin R. Seymore The camp participated in the annual Memorial Day pro- Secretary William E. Radabaugh grams at Bloomingburg and Lees Creek. Due to rain the Lees Treasurer Robert E. Grim Creek ceremonies were moved inside to the East Clinton Middle Councilman David W. Grim Councilman Max E. Grim School gymnasium. Councilman Paul S. Grim A color photo and front page story appeared in the Wash- Chaplain Ray Fannin ington Court House Record-Herald regarding our camp placing Patriotic Instructor Robert E. Morris floral wreaths on he graves of the four Civil War Medal of Guide Irven R. Cassio Honor recipients who are buried in Fayette County. Color Bearer Thomas J. Braden Guard David W. Grim Robert E. Grim presented a JROTC cadet at Laurel Oaks Historian Shawn A. Cox Vocational School in Wilmington an SUVCW medal and certifi- Eagle Scout Coordinator Robert E. Grim cate on behalf of the camp. Graves Registration W.E. Radabaugh Monument & Memorials Robert E. Morris Terry Lee Thevenin from Jamestown joined the camp. Each member of the camp received a copy of the Proceed- ings of the 2003 National Encampment which was held in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky when Robert E. Grim served as Commander- The men are standing in front of the in-Chief. GAR Hall. The photo was probably taken around the time of the 1905 GAR Ohio Commander Braden displayed a photo of the members of Department Encampment held in Wash- the Jeffersonville GAR post that was taken in the early 1900’s. ington Court House. P a g e 4 0 (continued on page 41) (continued from page 40) Henry Casey Camp History Robert E. Grim assisted in the repair of the grave marker for Capt. John Bell in 2005 Camp Activities the Washington Court House Cemetery. A GAR post in Washington Court House was named in honor of Capt. Bell who drowned in West Virginia during the Civil War. An article about Capt. Bell appeared in the November issue of the Ohio Genealogical Civil War Journal. The cover photo of Capt. Bell was sup- plied to the magazine by Grim. Commander Braden and Ray Fan- nin set up a Civil War camp site at the Jeffersonville Mall during a Labor Day festival and another one in Mt. Sterling during their Old Fashion Days festival the week-end of September 23-25. Wil- liam Radabaugh serves on the committee that sponsors the Mt. Sterling 1. event. The camp launched a drive to raise 1. Camp officers for 2005: (left to right) Senior Vice Commander Shawn A. Cox, Commander Thomas J. Braden, Junior Vice Commander Marvin R. Seymore and $15,000 to restore the Civil War soldier Secretary William E. Radabaugh. statue located in the Washington Court House Cemetery. Robert E. Grim headed the fund raising drive.

2. Members of the firing squad participate in wreath laying ceremony at Washington Cemetery for Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Major Fran- cis M. McMillien. Left to right: Shawn A. Cox, William E. Radabaugh, Marvin R. Seymore and Ray Fannin. 3. The camp under takes a project to restore Civil War soldier statue located in the Washington Cemetery at a cost of over $15,000.00.

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APPENDIX

P a g e 4 3 History of Henry Casey Camp No. 92

PAST CAMP COMMANDERS Past Camp Commander Badge

1. Robert E. Grim 2. Shawn A. Cox 3. William E. Radabaugh 4. Shawn A. Cox 1992-1995 1996 1997 1998—1999

5. Marvin R. Seymore 6. Robert E. Morris 7. Ray A. Fannin 8. Thomas J. Braden 2000 2001—2002 2003-04 2005— Present

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PAST OHIO DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS From Henry Casey Camp No. 92

Past Dept. Commander Badge Robert E. Grim 1994-1995

PAST CENTRAL REGION ASSOCIATION COMMANDERS From Henry Casey Camp No. 92

Past Central Region Association Robert E. Grim Commander 1997-1998 Badge

PAST NATIONAL COMMANDER-IN-CHIEFS From Henry Casey Camp No. 92

Past Commander-in-Chief Badge

Robert E. Grim 2002– 2003

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SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE Company C 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Past Commanders

Robert E. Morris Robert E. Grim * 1998—Present 1993—1997

*Robert E. Grim National 3rd Military District Commander 1997-1998 SVR Adjutant General 1998– 2001 SVR Deputy Commander 2001– Present

SVR Membership Badge

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