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Steel, Edwin DeHaven, Jr.
Born May 7, 1904, in Philadelphia, PA
Died July 26, 1986
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 26, 1958, to a seat vacated by Paul C. Leahy. Confirmed by the Senate on April 22, 1958, and received commission on April 23, 1958. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on December 30, 1969. Service terminated on July 26, 1986, due to death.
Education:
Dartmouth College, A.B., 1926
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1931
Professional Career:
Died July 26, 1986
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on March 26, 1958, to a seat vacated by Paul C. Leahy. Confirmed by the Senate on April 22, 1958, and received commission on April 23, 1958. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on December 30, 1969. Service terminated on July 26, 1986, due to death.
Education:
Dartmouth College, A.B., 1926
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1931
Professional Career:
Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1931-1958
General counsel, War Materials, Inc., 1942