Army Pfc. Corey L. Small

Died July 2, 2003 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom

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20, of East Berlin, Pa.; attached to the 502nd Military Intelligence Company, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.; died from a non-combat related cause July 2 in Iraq.

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Corey L. Small’s mother had reservations when he talked about joining the Army after high school. But that didn’t stop him.

“He said, ‘I’m an American and my friends are joining, so I’m joining,’” said family friend Ken Morgan. Small was stationed at Fort Polk, La. He is survived by his wife and 3-year-old son.

— Associated Press