Donald Welch

Sergeant Donald Welch was a 27-year-old Marine from Alexandria who drowned in Burke Lake while fishing on June 2, 1963.[1]

Sergeant Welch was the first person to drown in the recently-opened lake.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Marine Sergeant, 27, Drowns in Fairfax." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): A3. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Jun 04 1963. Web. 16 Feb. 2012.