T he Dragoons of SCV Camp 1524 held their monthly camp meeting on Thursday night September 11th at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Prattville. Commander Grooms led the attendees through the camp business and upcoming events. Following, the guest speaker was Compatriot Bob McClendon, a member of the Troy SCV camp, Life Member of the SCV and Commander for the Southeast Alabama Brigade. Bob is a living history Reenactor of more than 40 years and author of several articles and books, including "The Definitive History of the 53rd Alabama Cavalry". Autauga County Confederate soldiers, including some Dragoons, were part of the 53rd. He gave a moving presentation on Company K of the 53rd Alabama regiment and reminisces of members from that unit. After the presentation he answered questions and had some of his books available for sale.
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