James William Blanchard | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 25, 1903 Faison, North Carolina |
| Died | March 5, 1987 (aged 83) Annapolis, Maryland |
| Buried | United States Naval Academy Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1927–1956 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Albacore (SS-218) |
| Battles / wars | Battle of the Philippine Sea |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
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.
- ^ Barnes, Bart (7 March 1987). "Rear Adm. James Blanchard, Pacific War Submariner, Dies". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2012-11-02. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ Barnes, Bart (7 March 1987). "Rear Adm. James Blanchard, Pacific War Submariner, Dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-05-22.