Bishop, Jeffrey Adam
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Verified Lance Corporal Jeffrey Adam Bishop, 23, from Dickson, TN, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was killed in action on April 20, 2007, in Al Taqaddum, Iraq.
Their Story
Lance Corporal Jeffrey Adam Bishop was a dedicated member of the United States Marine Corps, hailing from Dickson, Tennessee. Serving with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, part of Regimental Combat Team 6, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Bishop's commitment to his country led him to Iraq, where he participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military conflict initiated in March 2003 with the objective of toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein and establishing a democratic government.
On April 20, 2007, Bishop was killed by hostile action in Al Taqaddum, a strategic military base located in central Iraq. His death marked a somber moment in the ongoing conflict, which claimed the lives of 4,418 American service members.
Bishop's sacrifice is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, as families and communities continue to mourn the loss of loved ones. His service and dedication are remembered with honor and respect.
Operation Iraqi Freedom continued until August 2010, when the United States officially concluded its combat operations in Iraq. The conflict's lasting impact is still felt in the lives of those who served and the families who supported them.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010, involving over 100,000 U.S. troops at its peak. 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.
