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Camp Meetings
Camp #8 usually meets on the third Monday of odd numbered months at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at various locations throughout central and east central Wisconsin. Please see the Camp's current newsletter for directions and location for the month's meeting place or contact one of the officers listed above. The traditional ritual is used, and there is usually a featured speaker. Auxiliary members also conduct their meeting at the same time and place.
About Old Abe
In 1885 the Old Abe Camp, located in Oshkosh, was the largest Sons of Union Veterans camp in Wisconsin. Old Abe was the famous mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry, which became known as the Eagle Brigade, a unit heavily involved in the campaigns of the western armies. Old Abe the battle eagle became a real war hero, used for recruiting during the war's later years, and attending veterans reunions for years after. His likeness was used to symbolize much in Wisconsin, and can be seen in period statuary throughout Wisconsin and the U.S., and on the J.I. Case (a Wisconsin company) emblem. Today Old Abe is still with us, seen on the badges of some contemporary military units.
Camp Newsletter
The current Camp Orders may be downloaded and printed from your computer. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view the documents unless otherwise indicated. If you don't have this program, it may be downloaded at no cost (click the Reader icon at right) and is easily installed on your computer.
Camp Calendar
 Days the flag should be flown
| 13 April: |
American's Creed Day (Wisconsin) |
| 13 April: |
67th Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, 10 a.m., Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL |
| 1 May: |
Loyalty Day |
| 20 May: |
Camp 8 meeting, 7 p.m., Butte des Morts Lions Club, 5068 Washington, Butte des Morts, WI |
| 27 May: |
 Memorial Day Mass and Ceremony, 10 a.m., Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| 14 June: |
Flag Day |
| 4 July: |
Independence Day |
| 15 July: |
Camp 8 meeting, 7 p.m., Butte des Morts Lions Club, 5068 Washington, Butte des Morts, WI |
| 1 - 4 August: |
SUVCW and Allied Orders National Encampment, Lexington, Kentucky |
| 2 Sept: |
Labor Day |
Edward S. Bragg Auxiliary 8
The Auxiliary works to support the SUVCW and Camp 8 in keeping alive the memories of our Civil War veterans and their sacrifices for the Union, honoring and caring for today's veterans and properly observing Memorial Day. More information about Auxiliary 8 is here, or contact LuAnn Williams at lulabell0806@yahoo.com.
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Department of Wisconsin
Comments to Dept. Signals Officer.
Last Updated: 18 March 2024
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