Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) - Tuesday, June 8, 1999

Colonel Dewey F. Durnford Jr., age 76, died in Rockledge, Fla. on Thursday,
April 22, 1999.  U.S. Marine Corps retired, veteran of WW II, Korea and Vietnam.
A fighter ace with 7 victories and holder of the following awards: Legion of
Merit with Combat V, Distinguished Flying Cross (4 awards), Air Medal (10 awards)
and numerous unit and campaign awards. Graduate of North High School, 1941 and
the University of Maryland, 1958. Survived by wife, Liesa; daughters, Vicki Durn-
ford and Kathilyn Philbrick; step-daughter, Helen Bernstein; son, Thomas Durnford;
step-son, Stephen Bernstein; 7 grandchildren. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., raised in
Columbus, Oh. Col. Durnford served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 29 years, prior
to his retirement and subsequent residence in Fla. Graveside service and inter-
ment Thursday, June 10, 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
Whesthoff Brevard Hospice, P.O. Box 565002, Rockledge, Fla. 32956-5002.
Arrangements by SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL.