Edwin Russell Durno

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Edwin Russell Durno (January 26, 1899–November 20, 1976) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives representing Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1961 to 1963.

1 Early life
2 Military and medical career
3 Political career
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Early life

Durno was born on a farm in Linn County, Oregon, near Albany. He attended public schools in Silverton and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon in 1921. He received an M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1927 and practiced medicine in Boston.

[edit] Military and medical career

Durno served in both World War I (as an infantry sergeant) and World War II (in the Medical Corps) where he was awarded the Purple Heart for his service. Durno returned to Oregon after World War II where he practiced medicine in Medford and and served on the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners from 1947 to 1958.

[edit] Political career

In 1958, he was elected to the Oregon State Senate, and in 1960, was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He did not seek reelection to the House in 1962, instead seeking the Republican nomination for Wayne Morse's United States Senate seat. Durno lost the nomination to Sig Unander and returned to his medical practice in Medford. Durno died in 1976.

[edit] References

This article incorporates material from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

[edit] External links

Preceded by Charles O. Porter	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 4th congressional district 1961-1963	Succeeded by Robert B. Duncan