Vietnam War
| Unit | 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Detroit Michigan |
| Date of Death | January 16 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Welch was a member of the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron at Udorn Airfield, Thailand. On January 16, 1967, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Phantom II Reconnaissance Fighter (RF-4C) on an unarmed reconnaissance mission near Hanoi, North Vietnam, when his aircraft was shot down about 35 miles northwest of Hanoi. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.