Deptford, New Jersey-U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced legislation he authored & introduced in Congress to rename the Deptford, New Jersey Post Office in honor of Army 1^st Lt. Salvatore Corma, II has been signed into law by President Obama.

Salvatore Corma, II of Deptford, a 2008 West Point graduate, was killed in action in Afghanistan on April 29, 2010 by an improvised explosive device (IED). Corma warned his fellow soldiers to retreat after discovering the IED. His actions are credited with saving the lives of as many as 19 fellow service members.

“By signing his name to this legislation, President Obama helps us forever honor a South Jersey patriot who died protecting America and his fellow soldiers. This is a proud moment, but a solemn reminder of a young life taken too soon,” said Rep. Norcross.

“I’m touched and honored by this gesture which will serve both as a tribute to Salvatore’s memory and as a lesson to future generations about the sacrifices Salvatore and others have made for our freedom. I’m proud of my son’s service and that he will be memorialized by having the Deptford Post Office renamed in his honor,” said Trudy Corma, the mother of Army 1^st Lt. Salvatore Corma, II.

Salvatore Corma, II was an Army First Lieutenant of the Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

The legislation had the full support of New Jersey’s entire Congressional delegation.

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