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Biographies of the Crew of the Monitor
William Durst
Coal Heaver
William Durst enlisted on February 14, 1862, for a three-year
term. He served as coal heaver on the North Carolina until February
25, 1862, when he was transferred to the Monitor and listed
as ship's number 29. His records show that he deserted the Monitor
on November 6, 1862. On February 16, 1863, Durst re-enlisted,
this time under the alias Walter David. According to records
of the time, he was 32 years old, was formerly a machinist,
had hazel eyes, brown hair, and dark complexion, and stood 5
feet 6 inches tall. The records also indicate that he had no
permanent scars or marks; however, years later Durst claimed
that the initials "W.D." had been tattooed on his
wrist while he was on board the Monitor. He served on the North
Carolina until February 24, 1863; on the Catskill until May
18, 1864; and on the Princeton until May 31, 1864.
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