Born August 18, 1903, in Coahoma, MS
Died March 13, 1976

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on July 12, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 9, 1962, and received commission on August 14, 1962. Service terminated on September 18, 1966, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Reassigned on September 18, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Assumed senior status on August 18, 1973. Service terminated on March 13, 1976, due to death.

Education:
Vanderbilt University, A.B., 1925
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1926

Professional Career:

Private practice, Memphis, Tennessee, 1926-1929
Instructor, Southwestern University, Los Angeles, 1930-1931
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1931-1933, 1940-1943, 1946-1962
Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 1933-1936
Special assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, 1936-1940
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, 1943-1946