OBIT: Pfc. Edgar R. DURST, 1944 service 1948, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA

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EDGAR R. DURST

  The body of Pfc. Edgar R. Durst, 22, Meyersdale, killed in action near 
Florence, Italy, October 10, 1944, was returned to this country and laid to 
final rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C., on December 3.
  He was born August 8, 1922, in Elk Lick Township, the son of Emory E. and Ida 
Durst, now living on RD 3, Meyersdale.  He entered the service in December 1942, 
and received his basic training at Camp Howse, Tex.  He went overseas in May 
1944.
  Surviving besides his parents are two brothers, Emerson Durst, Garrett, and 
Ivan Durst, at home, and also his grandmother, Mrs. Joe Durst of Accident, Md.  
His father and two brothers attended the funeral services in Arlington Cemetery.

Meyersdale Republican, December 16, 1948