Army soldier from Wenonah is killed in Afghanistan

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May 01, 2010, 10:36PM

 

Department of Defense1st Lt. Salvatore Corma, 24, of Wenonah, died April 29. WENONAH -- An Army soldier from Gloucester County was killed in combat on Thursday, fighting for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced today.

 

1st. Lt. Salvatore Corma, 24, of Wenonah died from wounds sustained from the detonation of explosive devices in an insurgent attack, according to the DOD.

 

Corma was a 2008 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, according to an alumni bulletin from St. Margaret Regional School in Woodbury Heights.

 

James Terway, who was friends with Corma through high school and college, said Corma was scheduled to return in August.

 

"We were just looking forward to seeing him again," said Terway, of Glassboro. "He was the most humble and caring person that I think I

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Welcome home soldier. Your mission is over and thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace!

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"Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.

Know the line has held, your job is done.

Rest easy, sleep well.

Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.

Peace, peace, and farewell.."