Ansong, Theophilus Kwaku
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Verified Theophilus Kwaku Ansong was an American sailor from Centreville, VA, killed in action at age 34 on February 4, 2009, in the Alboran Sea during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Theophilus Kwaku Ansong served as a Petty Officer First Class in the United States Navy. He was assigned to the USS San Antonio, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, which was operating in the Alboran Sea at the time of his death.
Ansong was born and raised in Centreville, Virginia. His service in the Navy reflected a commitment to his country, participating in operations that were part of the larger conflict known as Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom began on March 19, 2003. It was a military campaign led by the United States with the aim of toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein, under the premise of eliminating weapons of mass destruction.
The conflict extended over several years, concluding on August 31, 2010. During this period, numerous American military personnel, like Ansong, were deployed in various capacities, facing significant risks.
The exact circumstances surrounding Ansong's death in the Alboran Sea remain part of the broader narrative of maritime operations connected to the conflict. His loss is part of the tragic tally of lives affected by this prolonged engagement.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, officially concluded in August 2010. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Aubin, Jay Thomas, Beaupre, Ryan Anthony, Childers, Therrel Shane, Gutierrez, Jose.
