Col. Louis R. Francine Camp Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Originally published February 2017 · p. 9

The Colonel Louis R. Francine Camp #7, Sons of Union Veterans, poise for a photograph during the Gettysburg Remembrance (Victorian Photography Studio)

GETTYSBURG, PA.—The Colonel Louis R. Francine Camp #7, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary during recent Remembrance Day ceremonies in Gettysburg, Pa. The Camp was founded by Thomas Corcoran PCC, John Makos PDC and David Hann, PDC in early 1990 and was chartered in Hammonton, NJ on November 19, 1991. The Camp currently has a membership of over 50 Brothers throughout Atlantic and Gloucester Counties. Throughout its short history, the Camp has produced three Past Department Commanders, the current New Jersey Department

Commander, and a number of Brothers who have served in both Department and National positions. The Camp was instrumental in erecting and dedicating the Camp Stockton monument in Woodbury, New Jersey, refurbishing and rededicating the Soldier’s monument in Woodbury, and raising funds and dedicating a plaque at the Absecon Light House commemorating the 44th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1910. For more information about the Camp please check out our website www.Francinecamp7.org