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At random: Among the 'first' that Electric Boat Division has introduced into American submarines, have been the marine Diesel engine, the perfected use of the storage battery, the combination of battery and internal combustion engine, and the world's first adaptation of nuclear energy to propulsion in the USS NAUTILUS.

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Posted 2026-10-12 3:36 PM (#106296)

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https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

CLAYTON .. .. .. Eliot, ME – Thomas “Doc Clayton, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at York Hospital. Born and raised in Michigan in 1944 to the Late Thomas and Betty (Richardson) Clayton. In 1957 his parents moved the family to Florida, where he attended Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, FL. He went on to graduate from Dunedin High School in 1963. Thom received his Associates of Arts Degree from Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, CA. He loved horseback riding from a young age and taught horseback riding at Camp-Al-Gon-Quin in Indian River, Michigan for two years before going into the Navy.
Thom enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966. He made HM1 in less than 4 years. He served as a Fleet Marine Service Corpsman, stationed with gulf company, 2nd Bn., 28th Marines, in 1968-1969, during the Vietnam War, where he earned the coveted nickname “Doc”. He attended Independent Duty School and Nuclear Submarine Medical School. HM Clayton qualified in submarines in 1971, aboard the USS Henry L. Stimson, SSBN 655. He later served on the Nathaniel Greene, SSBN 636. He became a father in September of 1971. He was certified as an EMT in Oct. 1971 at Baccus Hospital in Norwich, CT. While stationed at the Submarine Base in Groton, CT, Mr. Clayton also served as a member of the Occum Volunteer Fire Department. In 1974, Thom was selected to attend the U.S. Navy/Air Force Physician Assistant Program at Sheppard A.F.B., in Wichita Falls, TX. He graduated from the University of Nebraska, in 1976, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medicine. Mr. Clayton went on to serve as a P.A. in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of CWO4.
Thom was the director of Emergency Training at the P.N.S.Y. Medical Clinic from 1983-1986 where he trained many corpsmen, HMs and firefighters. Thom worked in the Emergency Room, Family Practice Clinics and served as the Officer in Charge of the Submarine School Sick Call, where he earned a Navy Achievement Medal for developing the first objective tests for claustrophobia. CWO4(SS) Thomas “Doc” Clayton retired from active duty in December 1986 but remained active in Veterans Affairs. He served as Commander of the American Legion Post 188, Eliot Maine for 4 years, as a district officer of 3 years, as Sgt-at-Arms and as Chaplain. He was a member of the VFW, Vietnam Veterans, the Marine Corps League and Submarine Veterans.Thom was active in the early development of the P.A. profession. He served as the 3rd President of the Naval Association of Physician Assistants. He was instrumental in achieving Commissioned Officer Status for P.A.’s in the Navy. He served as the president for the Connecticut Academy of P.A.s. He served on the National Board of Directors of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in 1977-1979. He served as a delegate to the House of Delegates of the AAPA for over 12 years. P.A. Clayton served as adjunct faculty for George Washington University, Nova University and Notre Dame College. He mentored countless P.A. students over his career. He and his former wife Peg set up their own company, Clayton & Co. in 1998 and ran it successfully, providing P.A. and Occupational Medicine Services for over 14 years. Later in his career he received his Master’s Degree in Physician Assistance Studies after many years as a practicing P.A.
As a civilian, Thom practiced as Physician Assistant, for another 25 years. Locally he practiced at Seaborne Hospital, Seabrook Nuclear Power Station and for the Rockingham County Government. He was an avid motorcyclist, wilderness canoer and photographer.
In Eliot, Mr. Clayton was active, behind the scenes. He was a Marshwood High School band parent, when his daughter Lynda was in attendance. He was involved with the program “Helping Alcohol and Drug Addicts” (HADA) which established the earliest chemical awareness training for MSAD 35 students, where he served as a group facilitator for a number of years. Mr. Clayton was Santa for numerous church and school functions, including the PTO breakfast with Santa. He “played” Santa for over 35 years but anyone who knew him, knew his generous spirit reached far beyond this “role”.
His last great accomplishment was achieving 45 years of sobriety with his Friday night group and good friends by his side.
Members of his family include his daughter, Lynda Scelza and her husband Richard of Rochester NH, his brother, Greg Clayton of Eliot, ME, his sister, Gigi Nordquist of Oakland, CA, step-grandchildren, Nick and Adam Scelza, his cousins and many friends he acquired along the way. He is predeceased by parents and his brother, John Clayton. in lieu of flowers donations can be made in Thom's name to your favorite Veterans Organization or to Footprints Food Pantry in Kittery, Maine.

LUI .. .. .. Hung K. Lui passed away on September 16, 2026. He grew up in Pulaski Virginia, graduated from PCHS as salutatorian before earning his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Virginia Tech. A proud veteran, he enlisted in the Navy, where he was selected for the Navy nuclear power community and later Officer Candidate School. Following his commission as a US Naval Officer, Hung served in the Naval aviation and submarine communities before transitioning to Information Technology in the private sector.
Hung returned to his roots in Pulaski, where he used his skills as an avid photographer for the benefit of the community. He lovingly chronicled the beauty of this town and its people, whether it be the glow of the Jackson Park Christmas lights or the excitement of a 4th of July Yankees game. His photographic crown jewel was capturing the serene images of a train making its way through the peaceful winter snow.
Hung’s absence has been keenly felt by his family and those whose lives he touched. We miss him. “Under the wide and starry sky…Glad did I live and gladly die…Home is the sailor, home from the sea.”

MILLER .. .. .. SUFFOLK- Lieutenant Commander Michael Ross Miller, USN, Retired, age 61, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1965 in Dunkiek, New York and raised in Springville, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Ross Miller and Betty Jean Schifferle Miller.
He enlisted in the Navy in the fall of 1986 after completing two years at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. Upon completion of recruit training in Orlando, Florida, he attended SONAR "A" and "C" schools in San Diego, California. Petty Officer Miller then reported to USS MEMPHIS (SSN 691) in Norfolk, Virginia.
He completed a deployment to the North Atlantic and earned his Submarine Warfare Qualification. In the winter of 1991, Petty Officer Miller was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP).
He earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of North Florida in May 1995 and was commissioned as an Ensign.
His first sea duty tour was as Combat Information Center Officer and First Lieutenant for MCM Rotational Crew ALFA embarked in USS GLADIATOR (MCM 11) from December 1997 to February 2000. Following a deployment to the Arabian Gulf embarked in USS DEXTROUS (MCM 13), his next sea duty tour was in USS LABOON (DDG 58) as Fire Control Officer from June 2000 to October 2001. During that tour he completed a Mediterranean deployment.

Following Department Head School he served in USS HAYLER (DD 997) as Operations Officer from June 2002 to August 2003, where he participated in a Counter Drug Operations deployment to the Eastern Pacific before decommissioning the HAYLER.

He then reported to USS CHIEF (MCM 14) as the Executive Officer in January 2004, completing a demanding Inter-Deployment Readiness Cycle and a Board of Inspection and Survey. In support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, he completed a crew-swap deployment to the Arabian Gulf embarked in USS ARDENT (MCM 12). Upon the crew's return stateside, MCM Crew BULWARK embarked USS SENTRY (MCM 3) in the fall of 2005, reactivating the ship after an eight-month Reduced Operating Status (ROS) Lay-Up. During his tour the crew was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award.

Lieutenant Commander Miller was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal twice, Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal twice, and various other personal and unit awards.
He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 2007 after 21 years in the United States Navy.
For the last ten tears of his life, he was employed by the United States Navy as a Project Safety Manager at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Mike loved the Navy, boating, traveling, and 80's music. He loved World War II history, and was a genealogy enthusiast.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Tina Nicholson Miller; daughters, Heather Brennan, Heidi Brennan, Hannah Mizelle, and Haley Simpson; sons, Michael R. Miller, II, David Miller, and Jonathan Miller; seven grandchildren with one on the way, step daughter, Anna Hersey; and three step grandchildren.

TRACY .. .. .. Gales Ferry - Kenneth "Ken" Lyle Tracy was born June 2, 1957, the second son of Phylis J. Tracy and Jackie D. Tracy in Traverse City, Mich. Ken was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He graduated from Pine River Area High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1976, joining the Submarine Service where he was on the team that developed the Vertical Launching System (VLS). He also served on the USS TINOSA (SSN-606), USS JACK (SSN-605), and USS PITTSBURGH (SSN-720). Upon leaving the service, Ken was employed by Consolidated Launcher Technology, Inc. before moving to Birk Manufacturing, Inc. where he remained until he retired.
A proud veteran, Ken was active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at the National, State and local levels. He served as the First Aide De Camp for the National Commander for the State of Connecticut; CT District 4 Commander; and Junior Vice Commander for the State of Connecticut. He also held the position of Quartermaster of Post 1004 in Jewett City, and Commander of Post 4608 in Ledyard.
Ken is survived by his wife Linda (Waterman) Tracy of Gales Ferry; his children, Jason Tracy of Westerly, R.I., and Marcia Tracy of Gales Ferry; along with his granddaughter Maya Matthews of Ashaway, R.I.; and his fur kids – his dog Moki, and two cats, Gizmo and Mellie. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, he is survived by a brother, Richard (Norma); and sister Patsy (Kenneth), all of Michigan; several nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents; and his youngest sister Janet Tracy.

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