Korean War
| Service # | 1164836 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | July 17 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Unit Commendation
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Corporal Welch was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Naval Unit Citation, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Welch was a member of Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy at combat outpost "Vegas" in North Korea and died of those wounds on July 17, 1953.