William H. P. Blandy

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William H. P. Blandy
Admiral William Henry Purnell Blandy
Nickname(s)Spike or Waffle Nose
Born(1890-06-28)28 June 1890
New York City, US
Died12 January 1954(1954-01-12) (aged 63)
St. Albans, New York, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery[1]
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1913–1950
RankAdmiral
CommandsAtlantic Fleet
Battles / warsOccupation of Veracruz
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (4)

William Henry Purnell Blandy (28 June 1890 – 12 January 1954), known to close associates as "Spike",[2] was an admiral in the United States Navy during World War II.

  1. ^ "Burial detail: Blandy, William H". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  2. ^ Blair, p.403 et al..