Twenty compatriots gathered together on Thursday evening November 12th for the Camp 1524 monthly meeting at the Prattville Masonic Lodge downtown. Chaplain Brantley opened the meeting with an Invocation followed by the pledges and salutes to the flags led by Color Sgt Dennis. Commander Waldo read Stephen Dill Lee's Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans and then presented the upcoming events and announcements. Sign up sheets for the Salvation Army bell ringing time slots and the invitations to the Christmas Social were passed around in addition to a checklist for planning activities for the 2021 Division Reunion which the camp is hosting. A number of folks brought in non-perishables for the camp's Thanksgiving canned food drive to benefit the Autauga Interfaith Care Center.
Dr. Brandon Beck was the guest speaker for the November camp meeting and he spoke about the logistics and troop movements leading up to the Battle of Okolona in Mississippi. Dr. Beck provided a handout which included maps of the western portion of Tennessee and northwest Mississippi thru which General N.B. Forrest moved his troops to evade the Yankee army about railroad lines and across rivers of the region. Dr. Beck always provides great detail and paints a picture so that you can virtually see the characters and the action.
Following the presentation, Commander Waldo recited the SCV Closing and the Chaplain provided a Benediction to see everyone off safely to their homes. Many stopped by the back table where Dr. Beck had copies of a number of his books including "Winchester's Three Battles" as well as "The Battle of Okolona: Defending the Mississippi Prairie" for purchase. It was a very enjoyable meeting and time of fellowship, an opportunity to see regulars, new members and those who have been away for some time.
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