Navy Seaman 2nd Class Harold W. Lindsey, 26, of San Antonio, killed during World War II, was laid to rest today at the DFW national Cemetery.

On Dec. 7, 1941, Lindsey was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Lindsey.

Between June and November 2015, DPAA personnel exhumed the USS Oklahoma Unknowns from the Punchbowl for analysis.

To identify Lindsey’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used Y chromosome DNA (Y-STR) analysis.

Lindsey’s name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are missing from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.

The North Texas Patriot Guard Riders participated in this Honor Mission, providing an honor bike procession from the Jeter & Son Funeral Home in Dallas to the DFW Cemetery, where Seaman Lindsey was met with a Flag Line.

Welcome Home, Sir. Well done and RIP.

RIP Mr. Lindsey

RIP

one of the anchors from the Oklahoma is in downtown OKC, our boot company took our oaths in front of it (all our boot co. was from Okieland).

RIP soldier

RIP Sir

God I love this country.

RIP Sailor.