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In memory of

Elijah Durst Jr.

Airman Second Class, Air Force

September 20, 1943 to August 23, 1995

  • Air Force
  • 1943 to 1995
  • Vietnam
  • Washington

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Service record

Branch
Air Force
Rank
Airman Second Class
Wars
Vietnam
Born
September 20, 1943
Died
August 23, 1995

Resting place

Tahoma National Cemetery

Kent, Washington

Section 9C, Site 428

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Record and sources

  • Nationwide Gravesite Locator

    U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration

    Accessed September 24, 2026. Confirms name, date of birth, date of death, branch, rank, and cemetery. Open dataset 3u66-fxug, decedent 7210517, last updated by the VA February 12, 2004.

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