James Carter Welsh (May 8, 1931 – December 23, 1963) was an American rower.

He competed in the men's coxless four event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

[1][2] Welsh graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1953 and rose to the rank of captain.

[2] On December 23, 1963, he died of injuries sustained in the crash of a U-6A Beaver.

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