Willard Franklyn Searle
Willard Franklyn "Bill" Searle Jr. | |
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| Born | January 17, 1924 Columbus, Ohio |
| Died | March 31, 2009 (aged 85) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1945–1970 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
Capt. Willard Franklyn "Bill" Searle Jr. USN (ret.) (January 17, 1924 – March 31, 2009) was an American ocean engineer who was principally responsible for developing equipment and many of the current techniques utilized in United States Navy diving and salvage operations.