Carney (DDG 64) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS Carney (DDG-64) honors the name of Admiral Robert B. Carney who served as Chief of Naval Operations from 1953 until 1955 at the appointment of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. As Operations Officer and later, Chief of Naval Staff to Admiral Bristol, Admiral Carney (then Captain) was awarded his first of four Distinguished Service Medals for his contributions to antisubmarine warfare. From October 15, 1942 until July 1943, he commanded the Cruiser USS Denver and was twice decorated for engagements in the Solomon Islands campaign. He was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat V for exceptionally meritorious conduct in action against enemy forces March 5th and 6th, 1943 in which he skillfully directed the carefully planned operations for his ship in various actions including the occupations of the Russell Islands. Admiral Carney earned the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V for meritorious service as Commanding Officer of USS Denver, attached to Task Group of the Third Fleet, during operations in the Soloman ' s area on the night of July 19, 1943. On July 26, 1943 he was promoted to Rear Admiral and became Chief of Staff to Admiral William F. Hasley, Jr., Commander, South Pacific Force, which included all ground, sea, and air forces in the South Pacific area. When Admiral Halsey assumed command of the Third Fleet in the Central Pacific in June of 1944, Rear Admiral Carney accompanied him as Chief of Staff. During this period, he earned the Navy Cross, the United States ranking decoration. On completion of his appointment as Chief Of Naval Operations in 1955, Admiral Carney retired from active service and went on to serve on the Board of Directors at the Bath Iron Works Corporation. USS Carney (DDG-64) was built by the ship builders of Bath Iron Works Corporation.