11 Heroes Who Died Fighting in Afghanistan January 15 to January 21, 2012

January 15 - Died conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
- Cpl. Jon-Luke Bateman, 22, of Tulsa, Okla.
- Lance Cpl. Kenneth E. Cochran, 20, of Wilder, Idaho.

January 18 - Spc. Keith D. Benson, 27, of Brockton, Mass., died in Paktika province, Afghanistan.
- Cpl. Phillip D. McGeath, 25, Glendale, Ariz.., died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

January 19 - These Marines died while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
- Capt. Daniel B. Bartle, 27, of Ferndale, Wash.
- Capt. Nathan R. McHone, 29, of Crystal Lake, Ill.
- MSgt. Travis W. Riddick, 40, of Centerville, Iowa.
- Cpl. Jesse W. Stites, 23, of North Beach, Md.
- Cpl. Kevin J. Reinhard, 25, of Colonia, N.J.
- Cpl. Joseph D. Logan, 22, of Willis, Texas.

January 21 - Cpl. Christopher G. Singer, 23, of Temecula, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.