Early Life
He was born in Southampton, England on July 19, 1919 to Ruby and Alfred Searle. He was later joined by a sister, Barbara. His mother Ruby was a seamstress and his father Alfred was a seaman with the White Star Line and the Royal Navy during World War I. His parents were married in Edinburgh, Scotland while Alfred was on a short leave from patrols in the North Sea.
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