Major General John A. Logan - Camp 09
Following the Civil War, General Logan was instrumental in the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a veterans group comprised of former Union Army soldiers, and served as the GAR’s second elected national commander; General Stephen Hurlburt was the first commander in chief of the GAR.
On 3 March 1868, Logan issued General Order No. 11, which called for a national day of remembrance for Civil War dead. This order served as the basis for what became the national holiday of Memorial Day.
General John A. Logan Camp 09 hold their meetings every other month at the Orange Park Library in Jacksonville, Florida. The Camp is currently active in the Department.
CAMP OFFICERS
Camp Commander: Steven R. Walt
Senior Vice Commander: Scott D. Acheson
Junior Vice Commander: Joseph Nawn
Secretary/Treasurer: David R. Acheson
APPOINTED POSITIONS
Chaplain: David R. Acheson Patriotic Instructor: Lawrence Scovotto
