(August 5, 1846 – February 21, 1893)

Commander-in-Chief
Sons of Veterans
1890-1891

Leland J. Webb holds the distinction of being the first Camp Commander for Old Abe Camp 16, Kansas, and one of only two National Commanders-in-Chief for the Sons of Veterans/Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to be elected from Kansas.  Webb was both a Civil War veteran and the son of a Civil War officer.

He served a number of positions in his Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) post and served as Aide de Camp to GAR Commander-in-Chief John P. Rea.  He was responsible for introducing the resolutions recognizing the Sons of Veterans, USA by the Grand Army of the Republic. In 1884, he served as the Camp Commander of Old Abe Camp 16.  He was elected 3rd Grand Division Commander doubling membership and camps in one year.  He served as Kansas Division Commander in 1886.  He served in several national positions including Judge Advocate General.  Leland Webb was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Veterans in 1890 and served with distinction.