CONECUH RIVER DEPOT MILITARY MUSEUM
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For each soldier that has fallen so that many may stand .The gift shop at Conecuh River Depot contains various military souvenirs such as 
WORLD WAR I - WORLD WAR II
KOREAN WAR - VIETNAM WAR
DESERT STORM
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
246 US 231 North, Troy, Alabama
Located on the parking lot of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama,
on US 231 about 3/4 mile north of the Holiday Inn in Troy,
where the train engine sits out front
Open Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and some holidays
(334) 566-8488 Mobile: (334) 372-2399
Mail: 1305-A South Brundidge St., PMB 105, Troy, AL 36081
email: conecuhriverdepot@yahoo.com
Website related to various veterans' benefits in Alabama:
http://www.snbexpress.com/sff/alabamavetlinks.htm
My M151A2 in front of the museum during "Military Through the Ages" program in 2007
After going through basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC in 1962, I subsequently spent time
at Third Army HQ at Ft. McPherson, GA, Ft. Bragg, NC, and Ft. Benning, GA.
Although I tried to arrange a government-sponsored trip
to Southeast Asia, the U.S. Army failed to comply.
In 1966, I entered into a 36 year career in law enforcement in Florida,
serving in a wide variety of assignments, including all levels of supervision in patrol; criminal investigations; crime scene investigation; criminal intelligence & crime analysis; narcotics & organized crime, etc. I also served in various special units,
including as supervisor of the Negotiations Response Team.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity in 1982 to attend the FBI National Academy at
Quantico Marine Corps Base, VA. Those of you familiar with Quantico know of what
I speak when I say I completed the Yellow Brick Road. After retirement in 2002,
I moved back to some of my family roots near Troy, Alabama,
and opened the Conecuh River Depot Military Museum in 2003.
I've been an avid collector of military memorabilia for over 30 years.The nucleus for my
World War II collection came from my father, who served as a combat liaisson officer in HQ III Corps, Third Army, in the European Theater. Other items have been obtained from veterans, their families, estate sales, reputable dealers, and various other sources.
Besides U. S. Military items, the museum contains
German items from World War II, Chinese Communist items from the Korean War,
numerous NVA and Viet Cong items from the Vietnam War,
and Iraqi items from Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
This museum is intended to be a memorial to the American fighting men and women,
who have insured the freedoms we all enjoy.
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It is hoped you will come and view the museum, and think of the sacrifices
that at all veterans have made for us.
There is no charge for the Conecuh River Depot Military Museum.
Our Gift to the Fallen
by Charlie Gragg
Penryn, California
We honor their spirit as they pass to God's hand.
For without their sacrifice we would live forever in fear.
We pray for their loved ones and provide a salute and a tear.
God help us heal the wounds of hate and the misery of war.
That is our gift to our fallen heroes that are amongst us no more
patches, bumper and window stickers, car tags, shirts, etc. A large assortment of
Southern heritage items, such as bumper stickers, T-shirts, caps, flags, and books can
be found. The gift shop carries living history reenactor items, such as cartridge boxes,
belts, kepis, swords, haversacks, cups, etc. A large assortment of military
history books can also be purchased in the gift shop. Conecuh River Depot is the distributor
for my book entitled History of the 53rd Regiment Alabama Volunteer Cavalry, and M. W. Hannon's Cavalry Brigade, Army of Tennessee, C.S.A. See page 5 of this site.
My large collection of memorabilia from the War Between the States is on display next door at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama. I encourage everyone to tour the Pioneer Museum of Alabama. Besides over 30 acres containing many 1800s buildings, there are
over 18,000 items on display in the main building.
Come on by and visit.
Bob McLendon
Owner
BS, Florida State University
MS, Eastern Kentucky University
American Legion Post 70, Troy, AL
Senior Vice Commander, 2004-2005, 2008-2009
Commander, 2009-2010
Life member, Disabled American Veterans, Troy Chapter 20
Life member, Vietnam Veterans of America Assoc.
First Cavalry Division Association
Society of the Third Infantry Division
Sons of the American Revolution
Life member, Sons of Confederate Veterans
Life member, Military Order of the Stars and Bars
Commander, Alabama Society, 2010 -
Order of the Southern Cross
Charter member, National World War II Museum, New Orleans, LA
Association for Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums
Southeast Coalition of Authentic Reenactors
Pike County Historical and Genealogical Society
Vice President, 2009-2010
Gainesville Lodge 41, F.& A.M. (Florida)
Fleta Lodge 223, F.& A.M. (Alabama)
32nd degree, Scottish Rite Bodies
PM, Confederate Military Lodge of Research
Troy Exchange Club, Troy, AL
You never know who might show up at
Conecuh River Depot Military Museum
Tour this website for photos of the museum,
living history activities, and information regarding veterans.
Please allow time for photos to load.
Page 2 - Photos of the museum
Page 3 - Truths about the Vietnam War
Page 4 - Military Impressions
Honoring veterans through living history
Page 5 - Blackhorse Publishing, etc.
(Books - 53rd Alabama Cavalry, etc.)
Page 6 - Eclectic Items -
American Legion Riders,
Patriot Guard Riders, etc., etc.
Page 7 - Announcements
Meetings, events, reenactments, etc.
Page 8 - Chaplain Stephen A. Pilley
Chapter 302
Military Order of the Stars & Bars
Troy, Alabama
No matter what your thoughts are on the war,
always support our troops!
