Army Capt. Matthew C. Ferrara

Died November 9, 2007 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

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24, of Torrance, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy; died Nov. 9 in Aranus, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when their patrol was attacked by direct fire from enemy forces. Also killed were Sgt. Jeffery S. Mersman; Spc. Sean K. A. Langevin; Spc. Lester G. Roque; and Pfc. Joseph M. Lancour.