This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pdurstshaffer Surnames: Durst. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3190/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Durst, Lawrence E. born 1883 in Du Bois , Pa. is found on the U.S. National Home for Disabled Veterans. He enlisted first in July 29, 1899 a Pvt. Co.E. 29th. U.S. Army - or Navy. Enlisted several more times until 1911. He was first discharged on May 1, 1901, San Franciso, with a medical order, arteio schleson, was a teamster in Los Angles, single. Contact person was Hazel D. Wilson, 11803 Buelah Ave. Cleveland, Ohio. another article shows he was from Falls Creek, Pa. and was admitted to the Vet's Home in 1928 at South Dakota, Hot Springs, Battle Mountain Sanatorium,, defected hearing. this article states he was in the Navy. I do not believe that this Lawrence E. Durst is from my branch of Durst reserach , Casper Durst of Somerset Co., Pa. and Garrett Co., Maryland , just found this in my research and thought it may help someone. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.