Albert Welch was born in Lambeth, London, on 19 May 1927, the son of Arthur Albert and Mrs Welch (née Barton). He joined the Royal Navy as a Cadet on 1 September 1944. He was promoted to Midshipman (E) and then to Sub Lieutenant (E) on 1 August 1946. In the 1946 Navy List he was reported to be serving in the cruiser HMS PHOEBE.

Albert Welch joined HMS DOLPHIN ‘for the Submarine Course‘ in January 1951. On 16 April 1951, his Training Class joined HMS AFFRAY at HMS DOLPHIN for sea training experience. AFFRAY was lost with all hands in the English Channel near the Hurd Deep overnight 16/17 April 1951.

Albert George Welch of 141, Abercairn Road, Streatham Vale, London was lost in the accident.