The Woman's Relief Corps (U.S.). Robert Chivas Post No. 2 was organized in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin on April 10, 1885. The founding of this branch came less than two years after the
establishment of the national organization in Denver, Colorado on July 24 and 25, 1883. The
National Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic was incorporated
by act of the 87th Congress on September 7, 1962. The corps' mission during the post-Civil
War era was to aid members of the Grand Army of the Republic and to assist Union veterans
and their widows and orphans. During subsequent wars, the corps acted to encourage the
patriotic activities of army nurses and United States soldiers.
In 2003 the national organization had a membership of over 2,000 women dedicated to
upholding their cherished motto, "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty." In doing so, they
provide fraternity to soldiers, charity to all those in need, and exhibit loyalty to the
laws and principles of the United States.
