Doyle Clayton Barnes
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| Doyle Clayton Barnes | |
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| April 5, 1912 – August 24, 1942 (aged 30) | |
 Doyle Clayton Barnes |
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| Place of birth | Oeniville, Texas |
| Place of death | near Eastern Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1933–1942 |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Unit | Enterprise (CV-6) |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Midway |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Doyle Clayton Barnes was born 5 April 1912 in Oeniville, Texas.
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[edit] Navy career
Barnes enlisted in the Navy 20 October 1933 and was designated naval aviator 21 March 1942.
[edit] Awarded the Navy Cross
Ensign Barnes received the Navy Cross for his heroism during the Battle of Midway 4 June 1942, when he intercepted a flight of Japanese aircraft and downed two torpedo planes. Ensign Doyle was reported missing in action 24 August 1942, when his squadron, based on USS Enterprise (CV-6) engaged the enemy in the Battle of the Eastern Solomons.
[edit] Namesake
Doyle C. Barnes (DE-353) was named in his honor. She was launched 4 March 1944 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Ltd., Orange, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. D. C. Barnes, widow of Ensign Barnes; and commissioned 13 July 1944, Lieutenant Commander J. P. Ingle, USNR, in command.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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