WELCH Thomas Joseph (Tom)

Merchant Navy Born 23 December 1918 Died Ardross WA 17 January 2009

Served in Merchant Navy from Junior to Chief Engineer in period 1942-54. World War TSS Nellore (E and A Line Australia) SS West Cactus (Matson Line America) MV Charon (Blue Funnel Line England). 1946-54 included 6 steam ships and 4 motor ships. 1954-80 Chief Engineer, Forests Department of WA. Retired 1980