Edward F. Welch Jr.

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
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1943–1982
RankRear Admiral
CommandsNaval War College
USS Odax (SS-484)
Submarine Division 42
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsNavy 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.

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