Eric Clough and Jane Clough
Recorded
May 30, 2023
Archived
May 30, 2023
36:31 minutes
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Id:
ddb002632
Description
Eric Clough (82) talks to his wife Jane Clough [no age given] about his service in the U.S. Navy. They reflect on the impact of Eric's military service on him, his transition to civilian life, and their messages of love for their family.Subject Log / Time Code
Eric Clough talks about why he decided to join the Navy.
Eric talks about serving on a Skipjack-class submarine.
Eric talks about what training was like.
Eric talks about the longest trips that he spent submerged on the submarine. He reflects on going to Scotland and to the White Sea.
Eric talks about how medical emergencies would have been handled on board the submarine.
Eric talks about his duties while in the Navy.
Eric talks about the food, showers, and sleeping arrangements he had access to in the Navy.
Eric talks about opportunities for advancement in the Navy.
Eric talks about leaving the Navy and going to college.
Eric talks about his Navy friendships and the 100-man crew of the submarine on which he served.
Eric talks about his reception when he returned home from his service.
Eric reflects on how the military helped him grow up.
Eric shares how he would have advised his children or grandchildren had they expressed interest in joining the military.
Eric and Jane Clough talk about the Thresher, which sank just after Eric left the Navy.
Eric and Jane talk about how they first met.
Eric and Jane talk about their children and grandchildren.
They talk about what they want their children and grandchildren to know.
They talk about playing cribbage together.
Participants
- Eric Clough
- Jane Clough