George Custer Camp #17 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

The Ocean Grove cannon was rededicated on July 6, 2002.
Participating in the rededication were Phil May, president of the Historical Society of Ocean Grove,Ted Narozanic, Monmouth County freeholder, William Jeremiah, Clark McCullough, and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, George A. Custer Camp #17,
Daniel J. Lynch Commander.

More information can be found at: http://www.oceangrovehistory.org/cannon.html

See pictures below for the cannon before restoration.

Ocean Grove Cannon Returned!

Clark McCullough reports:

Dear Brothers:
It is the best news. I received a letter today from the Ocean Grove Historical Society, advising me that the Ocean Grove Cannon, which was removed from its Wesley Lake site back in January, 2000 has been returned to its owner the Ocean Grove Historical Society. Brother Robert McKnight, and myself have worked very hard in helping keep this cannon in Ocean Grove. This was one of my main battles during my time as both Camp Commander of the Custer Camp #l7 and as Department Commander.

Yours in F.C. & L. Brother Clark

Photos taken of Cannon 4/27/02 - Being prepared for Restoration.

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.