World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Welch
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Honored By
Leo F. Welch
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS IN FRANCE AND GERMANY. MEMBER OF THE 137TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART. WAS PROMOTED AT SERGEANT FIRST CLASS.