He was a senior at Trinity College when the National Guard unit of which he was a member was ordered to active duty.

He was promoted to captain and after the Japanese surrendered, he took his unit to occupation duty in Korea.

[3] He was promoted to United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Connecticut, a responsible, full-time Federal appointment, and remained in that position until he was appointed Connecticut Adjutant General by Governor Dempsey from 1963 to 1972.

While in charge, the Connecticut National Guard soared to an outstanding efficient rating, because of his tough, but fair approach.

[2] Edward Donald Walsh married Emma ‘Jere’ Kerr of Allentown Pa. and they had two children.