Bishop, John Thomas
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Verified PFC John Thomas Bishop, an Army soldier from Gaylord, MI, died in action in Balad, Iraq on April 23, 2008, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Private First Class John Thomas Bishop was a member of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Originally from Gaylord, Michigan, Bishop was serving as an active duty soldier in the United States Army when he was deployed to Iraq.
On April 23, 2008, PFC Bishop lost his life in Balad, Iraq. He was 22 years old. Bishop's name was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System on the day of his death, marking his sacrifice during the conflict.
Operation Iraqi Freedom commenced on March 19, 2003, with the objective of toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein. The operation involved a significant deployment of U.S. military forces across Iraq, with ongoing missions to stabilize the region.
PFC Bishop's unit, part of the 101st Airborne Division, played a role in combat operations designed to secure areas and support reconstruction efforts. His death is a reminder of the numerous lives affected during the extended military engagement.
The operation officially concluded on August 31, 2010, after years of conflict that saw many servicemen and women, both American and Iraqi, lose their lives. The memory of individuals like John Thomas Bishop continues to be honored.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded on August 31, 2010, after years of conflict in the region. 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.
