Bowe, Matthew Cory
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Verified Matthew Cory Bowe, a 19-year-old from Moon Township, PA, served in the U.S. Army's 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment. He was killed in action on February 19, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Their Story
Matthew Cory Bowe was born in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. He joined the U.S. Army and served as a Specialist in Troop B, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, stationed at Fort Drum, New York. Operation Iraqi Freedom brought him to Baghdad, Iraq, where he was stationed at the time of his death.
On February 19, 2007, Bowe was killed in Baghdad due to hostile actions. He was one of many American service members who lost their lives during the operation, which was marked by numerous challenges and intense combat situations.
Bowe was 19 years old at the time of his death. His passing is a solemn reminder of the human cost of war, affecting families and communities back home, like his own in Moon Township.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, launched in March 2003, aimed to eliminate Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction but evolved into a broader conflict involving counterinsurgency efforts. The operation officially concluded in August 2010, although its impact continues to be felt.
The years in which Bowe served, particularly 2005 to 2007, were some of the most difficult, with high casualty rates as U.S. forces faced persistent insurgent attacks. His sacrifice is part of a larger narrative of young servicemen and women who faced perilous conditions during the conflict.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which claimed the life of Matthew Cory Bowe, officially concluded in August 2010, marking an end to a significant chapter in U.S. military history. 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.
