Harold F. Carney

Benton, Wisconsin Harold F. Carney, 23, of Benton, Wisconsin, was killed in action on December 7, 1941. He served on the USS Oklahoma which was sunk in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, at the beginning of WWII. A military graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Benton, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Harold was born on October 26, 1918, in New Diggings, Wisconsin, the son of John and Mary Ellen Carney. He enlisted in the United States Navy on October 12, 1937. Harold was a Petty Officer and Machinist’s Mate First Class. He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. Harold’s remains were identified through extensive DNA analysis by the US Navy. This DNA activity has allowed identification of 85% of the 429 Navy and Marine casualties who perished onboard the USS Oklahoma that day. Harold is joined in death by his parents and eight siblings. He is survived by nieces and nephews from California, Massachusetts, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida, many of whom will attend the services. He will be forever cherished due to his gentle nature, and ultimate service to the country.