James W. Blanchard
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James William Blanchard (25 September 1903 – 5 March 1987)[1][2] was an American submarine commander during the Pacific War, who received the Navy Cross for dealing a crippling blow to the Japanese aircraft carrier Taihō on 19 June 1944 during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, which led to her sinking later that day.
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James William Blanchard | |
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Born | (1903-12-25)December 25, 1903 Faison, North Carolina |
Died | March 5, 1987(1987-03-05) (aged 83) Annapolis, Maryland |
Buried | United States Naval Academy Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1927–56 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Albacore (SS-218) |
Battles/wars | Battle of the Philippine Sea |
Awards | Navy Cross |
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