Bowling, Theodore Andrew

CPL Theodore Andrew Bowling served with the United States Marine Corps in L Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, based at Camp Pendleton, California. Born in Casselberry, Florida, he was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Operation Iraqi Freedom commenced on March 19, 2003, aimed at toppling the government of Saddam Hussein. U.S. forces engaged in extensive military operations throughout Iraq, with Al Anbar Province being one of the conflict's significant battlegrounds.

On November 11, 2004, CPL Bowling was killed in action during hostile engagements in Al Anbar Province. This region was known for intense combat as Coalition forces faced insurgent resistance.

The Department of Defense confirmed his death, marking a somber moment for his family and comrades. His passing underscores the human cost of the conflict, which continued until its conclusion in August 2010.

CPL Bowling's service and sacrifice are remembered with respect and dignity, as are all lives affected by the war.

Operation Iraqi Freedom, which CPL Bowling participated in, concluded in August 2010 after years of military operations. 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.

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