Edward F. Welch Jr.
Edward F. Welch Jr. | |
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Rear Admiral Welch during the change-of-command ceremony at the Naval War College as he relieved Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale as college president on 22 August 1979. | |
| Born | 13 November 1924 Barrington, Rhode Island, US |
| Died | 2 January 2008 (aged 83) Alexandria, Virginia, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1982 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Naval War College USS Odax (SS-484) Submarine Division 42 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Edward F. Welch Jr. (13 November 1924 – 2 January 2008) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy active during much of the Cold War. His career included service as a submarine officer, positions related to nuclear warfare planning, arms control, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization affairs, and a tour as president of the Naval War College.