Benson, Darrik C.
Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL)

Darrik C. Benson, age 28, from Angwin, California, Napa county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: East Cost-based Naval Special Warfare Unit

Date of death: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Death details: Was among 30 servicemembers who died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinoo helicopter crashed after it came under enemy attack.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times