NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION  OF  NAVAL  VETERANS






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A patriotic society organized in New York City in January, 1887, 
having for its chief purpose the preservation of the traditions 
and memories of the United States Navy during the Civil War. 
It admits to membership any officer, appointed or enlisted man 
who served in the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, 
or United States Revenue Marine Service during any portion of the 
time between April 12, 1861, and August 25, 1865, and who
has been honorably discharged or resigned by an honorable 
acceptance of resignation. The organization is divided into 
thirty-nine local associations, and has a membership of 
nearly 10,000.

Source:  The New International Encyclopaedia
Copyright:  1902, 1903, 1904, 1905
Publisher:  Dodd, Mead and company--New York
Volumes:  Total of 21 volumes
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Transcribed by Miriam Medina
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