On June 6, 1944, a young man from South St. Paul, Minnesota was among the thousands of US Troops that made history and defended our freedom with the invasion of Normandy.  That young man was my dad, George Alex, Jr. During the Normandy Invasion he served on board LCI (L) 414.
 
George Alex Jr. was born on September 2nd 1925 and entered the U.S. Navy after his 18th birthday on November 12th, 1943. He was assigned to the LCI (L) 414 on March 17th, 1944, and by March 24th, he departed Norfolk, Virginia on board the LCI (L) 414, bound for England. His ship reached Falmouth, England on April 12th. At 12:00 AM on June 6th, the ship departed England for Omaha Beach in Normandy, France to land Army troops for the invasion.
 
George Alex Jr. continued to serve in the Navy until January 3rd, 1946, when he was discharged and returned home to South St. Paul. He married, raised a family, and continued to live there for the rest of his life. He passed away on July 8th, 2012 and is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in South St. Paul.
 
The history of the local museum, its former use as a Naval training base during the war, and the location in South St. Paul make this a perfect place to display the uniform of a South St. Paul man that served his country.  My family and I are honored at the opportunity to display the uniform and share the story of his service. This display is how I got involved with the Commemorative Air Force and I am proud to be a new member.

We would like your help to purchase an AED for the CAF Minnesota Wing Museum. This will benefit our members as well as our guests.

What is an AED? AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. This device monitors the heart rhythm and can send an electronic shock to the heart during a heart attack.

Why do we need an AED?
An AED can restore a normal rhythm to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. It can increase survival by more than 90%.

We are looking to purchase the Defibtech Lifeline AED.

Features:
Voice prompt, LED prompt, IP Rating: IP54 (Dust Protected and Water Splash Safe), 8 year warranty,
Pediatric Capability
Price Range: $1,245 to $1,500

If you would like to make a donation to help keep our members and guests safe, please  do so below!

Thank you for your support.