Willard Franklyn Searle Jr., also known as Capt. Bill Searle, was a prominent American ocean engineer who played a crucial role in the development of equipment and techniques for the United States Navy's diving and salvage operations. His contributions significantly advanced the capabilities of the Navy in these areas. Born on January 17, 1924, he dedicated his career to enhancing underwater engineering practices. Searle's innovations have had a lasting impact on military operations relating to underwater environments.
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Meaning of the name - Willard
strong-willed warrior
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Willard Franklyn Searle belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Columbus
Place of Death: Alexandria
Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease
Educated At: Bexley High School | United States Naval Academy
Occupation: military officer | engineer
Awards Received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 17, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 20 | 27 Capricorn 35 | 8 Taurus 7 |
| Moon | 7 Gemini 11 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 8 Pisces 41 |
| Mercury | 16 Capricorn 11 | 25 Capricorn 3 | 21 Taurus 16 |
| Venus | 27 Aquarius 42 | 0 Aquarius 14 | 23 Gemini 30 |
| Mars | 28 Scorpio 40 | 25 Capricorn 35 | 2 Aquarius 21 |
| Jupiter | 11 Sagittarius 12 | 19 Cancer 8 | 18 Sagittarius 51 |
| Saturn | 2 Scorpio 24 | 27 Pisces 15 | 28 Libra 58 |
| Uranus | 14 Pisces 51 | 27 Taurus 36 | 20 Pisces 11 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 36 | 29 Pisces 47 | 17 Leo 35 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 0 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 10 Cancer 29 |
| Rahu | 4 Virgo 7 | 11 Pisces 16 | 28 Leo 43 |
| Ketu | 4 Pisces 7 | 11 Virgo 16 | 28 Aquarius 43 |
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