James W. Blanchard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James W. Blanchard

American submarine commander

Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1903

Place of Birth: Faison, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 05-Mar-1987

Profession: military officer, submariner

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

James William Blanchard (died 5 March 1987) was an American submarine commander during the Pacific War, who received the Navy Cross for dealing a crippling blow to the Japanese aircraft carrier Taiho on 19 June 1944 during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, which led to her sinking later that day.