Department Order #4, 2022 – 2023

1. It is my sad duty to report the passing of Brother Geoffrey Crawford Hintze, Past Department Commander. He died Monday, 16 May 2022. He was a member of Private Richard Taylor Camp #53 which became part of the Department of Alabama several years ago.

2. Br. Geoff was our Secretary / Treasurer for most of our history serving in either one or both of those roles (2003, 2009-2018). Arguably this is the hardest and most understated function – and keeps our order moving. He was our Department Commander in 2006 and 2007. He also held every other elected role within the Department. For many years, he was our Department Historian. Few have served our Department and order with such commitment.

3. With the passing of our very good friend and beloved brother, I order the Department Charter, all Camp Charters and Membership Badges to be draped in black. Please keep Br. Hintze’s family and friends, his Camp, and community in your prayers and thoughts. He will be sincerely missed by all.

4. This order shall remain in effect for thirty days.

Ordered this 24th day of May.

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

George Andrew Huttick
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