Doyle Clayton Barnes

Doyle Clayton Barnes (5 April 1912 – c. 24 August 1942) was an American naval aviator during World War II.

Doyle Clayton Barnes
Doyle Clayton Barnes as a crewmember of the USS Langley
Born(1912-04-05)April 5, 1912
Oenaville, Texas
DiedAugust 24, 1942(1942-08-24) (aged 30)
near Eastern Solomon Islands
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1933–1942
RankEnsign
UnitEnterprise (CV-6)
Battles/wars
AwardsNavy Cross

Barnes was born in Oenaville, Texas. He enlisted in the Navy 20 October 1933 and was designated naval aviator 21 March 1942.

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 Barnes 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.

Namesake

The USS Doyle C. Barnes 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.

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References

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.


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