The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in early 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School, and served as a Pharmacist’s Mate. He volunteered for Submarine School. From 1944 through the end of the war, Keeton worked in the sick bays aboard USS Seadragon (SS-194) and USS Tilefish (SS-307). He shares numerous anecdotes of his work aboard the submarines, though does not go into detail of where they traveled through the Pacific. Keeton continued his service after World War II, and retired in February of 1972.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from Leon C. Phillips, Governor of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, dated 1941 APR 7 1008A. Phillips regrets the necessity to decline the invitation to attend the Review offering best wishes and kindest regards.