Willard Ross Laughon | |
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Born | January 29, 1911 |
Died | June 5, 1999 | (aged 88)
Place of birth | Princeton, West Virginia |
Place of death | Stuart, Florida |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1933–1964 |
Rank | 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 (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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