Name: Harlan Benjamin NEALE Rank / Rating: S2-Seaman Second Class Service #: 339 10 20 DOB: Feb 17, 1927 From: Syracuse, Missouri Parents: Monroe and Zeda Neale Went Aboard: June 23, 1945 Age When Ship Went Down: 18 years, 5 months, 13 days Spouse: Children: Grandchildren: Bio Submitted By: Admin Date Posted: Jul 30, 2025
NEALE, Harlan B
Seaman Second Class Neale was born February 17, 1927, the son of Monroe and Zeda Neale.
He enlisted in the Navy February 7, 1945, and left for boot camp training at USNTC (United States Naval Training Center), Great Lakes, Illinois on March 23, 1945.
He was assigned to USS Indianapolis and went aboard on June 23, 1945.
He was lost at sea when Indianapolis was sunk July 30, 1945. He was 18 years, five months, 13 days old at his death. He was survived by his parents and two sisters.
He had one sister who later in her life was still residing at the home place in Syracuse, Missouri. His few letters received after his assignment to Indianapolis were filled with joy and anticipation. He knew something big was happening with his first assignment, but didn’t know what.
Source Credits
USS Indianapolis CA-35 Crew Members Association, (1997), USS Indianapolis (CA-35), Turner Publishing Co., Paducah, KY. Copyright 1997 by Turner Publishing Co. Reprinted with permission.
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Rank / Rating: S2-Seaman Second Class
