Executive officer of the USS Nerka who initially resents Richardson's command but prioritizes crew safety. After Richardson's concussion, Bledsoe temporarily takes command and attempts to sail to Pearl Harbor. Realizing the enemy is tracking their trash, he changes course back to the Bungo Straits, sinks the Akikaze, and outmaneuvers a hidden Japanese submarine.
Bledsoe serves as the second-in-command on the USS Nerka.
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