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Oct 28, 2009 10:06 am US/Pacific

Soldier From Hawthorne Killed In Afghanistan

HAWTHORNE (CBS) ― A soldier from Hawthorne was killed in Afghanistan after her vehicle was attacked by a rocket-propelled grenade.

Army Sgt. Eduviges Wolf, 25, was fatally injured on Oct. 25 in Kunar province, the U.S. Department of Defense reported.

On Wednesday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement regarding Wolf's passing:

"Sergeant Eduviges Wolf bravely fought to defend our country overseas. Her honorable service to our country will forever be remembered with great respect. Maria and I send our prayers and sympathies to all of Wolf's loved ones in this time of mourning."

Wolf was assigned to the 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, out of Fort Carson, Colo.

(© 2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services contributed to this report.)

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