04/21/2026
Hello All. We have shared this information throughout the years, but it is worth repeating, on this day, April 21, 1931, Major Edward R. Welsh of the Ohio National Guard, Company I, 6th Infantry, died.
He was a person of honor, sacrifice, duty, bravery, and great importance to Clyde. He was born in Ireland and moved with his parents to America when he was 6 months old. They eventually settled in Clyde, where Mr. Welsh would call his home for his entire life.
Here is a clip from the former Clyde Enterprise, dated April 23, 1931, about Major Welsh.
“No man who lived in Clyde, with the exception of General James B. McPherson, had such a distinguished military career as Major Welsh.” For nearly forty years, his life was closely tied to military service. He served during the Spanish-American War, in the conflict with Cuba, and on five major fronts during World War I at Verdun, Bacarrat, Argonne, St. Mihiel, and in Belgium.
Major Welsh also played a key role in securing a National Guard Armory for the community of Clyde—an enduring testament to his dedication to both service and civic life.
In retirement, he turned to a quieter pursuit, devoting his time to celery farming, truck gardening, and fruit cultivation at his home on Maple Street."
Major Edward Welsh was laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery. We wish to remember him and are thankful for his former service.
This information and image were adapted in part from the 23 April 1931 edition of the former Clyde Enterprise newspaper.
