Background
Barnes was born in Oenaville, Texas.
Barnes was born in Oenaville, Texas.
He enlisted in the Navy 20 October 1933 and was designated naval aviator 21 March 1942. The United States Ship Doyle C. Barnes was named in his honor. She was launched 4 March 1944 by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Limited., Orange, Texas.
Sponsored by Mistress
Doctorate. C. Barnes, widow of Ensign Barnes. And commissioned 13 July 1944, Lieutenant Commander J. P. Ingle, United States Naval Reserve, in command.