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rear during the change-of-command ceremony at the naval war college as admiral he relieved vice admiral james b. stockdale as college president edward on 22 august 1979 . f. welch , jr. , probably 1943 -- 1982 united states navy * odax ss-484 alexandria , virginia 2 january 2008 barrington , rhode island united states of america * distinguished service medal 13 november 1924 arlington national cemetery , arlington , virginia 35px rear admiral radm edward f. welch jr.jpg edward f. welch , jr. .
 edward f. welch , jr.
edward f. welch , jr. .

edward f. welch , jr. -lrb- 13 november 1924 -- 2 january 2008 -rrb- 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 .
