Col. James M. Gavin, U.S. Army, commanding officer, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with his men before Operation Husky, on July 9, 1943. Alfred Pawley, whose son lives in Carson City, served in that unit. (U.S. Army photo)

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Remembering D-Day: Carson City man recalls his father’s service as paratrooper

After spending 14 months in Europe, Army veteran and paratrooper Alfred Pawley knew he was going home.

• By Steve Ranson
• June 6, 2021