Edward F. Welch Jr.

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.

This article is about the United States Navy admiral. For other people, see Edward Welch (disambiguation).
Edward F. Welch Jr.
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(1924-11-13)13 November 1924
Barrington, Rhode Island, US
Died2 January 2008(2008-01-02) (aged 83)
Alexandria, Virginia, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1943–1982
RankRear Admiral
Commands heldNaval War College
USS Odax (SS-484)
Submarine Division 42
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
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