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Doyle Clayton Barnes was born 5 April 1912 in Oeniville, Tex. He enlisted in the Navy 20 October 1933 and was designated a naval aviator 21 March 1942. 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 Enterprise (CV 6) engaged the enemy in the Battle of the eastern Solomons.
USS Doyle C. Barnes (DE 353) (1944-1947) was the first ship to be named in his honor.
(Photo of Doyle Clayton Barnes when he was assigned to the USS Langley, prior to his promotion to Ensign. |
Holly Harlan, grand-daughter of Doyle C. "Tom" Barnes (via Tom Kermen) |
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4 March 1944: Orange, Tex. - Launch and Christening of USS Doyle C. Barnes (DE 353). Mrs. Doyle C. Barnes and a Navy official working at Consolidated Steel Corporation are shown on the launch platform. |
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4 March 1944: Orange, Tex. - Marjorie Barnes, widow of Ensign Doyle C. Barnes, prepares to christen Doyle C. Barnes. |
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4 March 1944: Orange, Tex. - Marjorie Barnes, Ensign Barnes' widow, breaks the champagne bottle on the bow and christens Doyle C. Barnes. |
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4 March 1944: Orange, Tex. - Doyle C. Barnes touches water for the first time. |
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13 July 1944: Orange, Tex. - Officers of Doyle C. Barnes on commissioning day. |
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13 July 1944: Orange, Tex. - Officers and crew of Doyle C. Barnes on commissioning day. |
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13 July 1944: Orange, Tex. - Doyle C. Barnes' commissioning day portrait. |
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September 1944 |
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undated wartime image |
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Doyle C. Barnes Memorabilia
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Commissioning Day Deck Log
 Courtesy of Holly Harlan, granddaughter of the ship's namesake |
Commissioning Day Crew List
 Courtesy of Holly Harlan, granddaughter of the ship's namesake |
1st Anniversary POD, page 1
 Courtesy of Holly Harlan, granddaughter of the ship's namesake |
1st Anniversary POD, page 2
 Courtesy of Holly Harlan, granddaughter of the ship's namesake |