The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Theodore A. Bowling, 25, of Casselberry, Fla., died Nov. 11 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For further information on this Marine contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.