William H. P. Blandy

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William H. P. Blandy
Admiral William Henry Purnell Blandy
Nicknames"Spike", "Waffle Nose", "Atomic Playboy"
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
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1913–1950
RankAdmiral
CommandsAtlantic Fleet
ConflictsOccupation 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", was an admiral in the United States Navy during World War II.

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