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HEADQUARTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT COMMANDER DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR David Michael DuBrucq 509 Blueridge Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Email: davedubrucq@gmail.com |
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DEPARTMENT ORDER # 5, 2021-2922
2 January 2022
1. It is with sincere regret that I must report to you the death of Real Son and Life Member John Wilson Oliver, Jr. who passed away on November 21st, 2021, at the age of 96 years.
2. Brother Oliver was a member of the Major William McTeer Camp 39 of the Department of Tennessee. Brother Oliver was a resident of Morristown, Tennessee at the time of his passing.
3. Brother Oliver was the son of John Oliver Wilson Sr, Private, Company F, 4th Tennessee Infantry which was later reorganized as the 1st Tennessee Cavalry. The Unit was engaged most notably in the Battles of Franklin and Nashville and the pursuit of General John Bell Hood. Private Oliver was discharged on August 2nd, 1865.
4. Brother Oliver was an honored guest at the re-interment service and graveside ceremonies of the Battle of Franklin unknown soldier in October of 2009.
5. The Department of Tennessee extends to the family and friends, as well as to the members of Major William McTeer Camp 39, our most sincere condolences.
6. In Remembrance of Real Son and Brother John Oliver Jr. the Department Charter, All Camp Charters shall be draped in black and a black mourning ribbon will be attached to membership badges.
7. This order shall remain in effect until January 31st, 2022
Ordered this 2nd Day of January, 2022
David M. DuBrucq
Department Commander
Department of Tennessee
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Attest:
Gary W. Moore
Secretary/Treasurer
Department of Tennessee
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War