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Willard Ross Laughon
Born (1911-01-29)January 29, 1911
Died June 5, 1999(1999-06-05) (aged 88)
Place of birth Princeton, West Virginia
Place of death Stuart, Florida
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Department of the Navy Seal United States Navy
Years of service 1933–1964
Rank US-O6 insignia Captain
Commands held USS R-1 (SS-78)
USS Puffer (SS-268)
USS Rasher
USS Orion (AS-18)
Submarine Squadron 12
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Navy Cross ribbon Navy Cross (2)
Spouse(s) Alice Templeton Richardson

Willard Ross Laughon (29 January 1911 – 5 June 1999), was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of Captain in the United States Navy.[1]

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