World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Paul J. Welsh
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Maureen Paula Welsh Benedetto
Relationship
Devoted Daughter
WHILE WORKING FOR THE WAR DEPARTMENT IN THE BUREAU OF MINES, HE WORKED ON THE PROBLEMS WITH TORPEDO MISFIRES. HE ENLISTED IN THE U.S. NAVY AND TAUGHT IN MANILA. HE AND ANOTHER GENTLEMAN DEVELOPED THE FORMULA TO MAKE THE LUBRICANT USED ON THE STEAM CATAPULTS ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.