Bowling, William Glenn
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Verified William Glenn Bowling, a 24-year-old Sergeant from Beattyville, KY, served in the U.S. Army and died in Baghdad, Iraq on April 1, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
William Glenn Bowling was a dedicated U.S. Army Sergeant hailing from Beattyville, Kentucky. At the age of 24, he was serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, New York.
On April 1, 2007, Sergeant Bowling was in Baghdad, Iraq, participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military campaign that began in March 2003. During his deployment, he faced the dangers that came with the mission aimed at stabilizing the region.
Tragically, Sergeant Bowling's life was cut short due to hostile actions. The Department of Defense confirmed his death, marking a painful day for his family, friends, and fellow soldiers.
Operation Iraqi Freedom was a conflict marked by intense and prolonged violence, particularly between 2005 and 2007, which were among the deadliest years of the operation. The operation officially concluded in August 2010.
Sergeant Bowling's service and sacrifice are remembered as part of the broader narrative of those who served during this challenging period in Iraq. His loss is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking an end to the conflict in which Sergeant Bowling served. 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.
