John Welch graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1982. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2014.

John Welch graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1982. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2014.


(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral John S. Welch, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.