Born August 17, 1920, in Philadelphia, PA
Died July 19, 1986

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 14, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1961, and received commission on September 22, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1982-1986. Service terminated on July 19, 1986, due to death.

Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1941
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1947

Professional Career:

U.S. Army technical sergeant, 1942-1946
Law clerk, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County [Pennsylvania], 1948-1949
Law clerk, Hon. Thomas J. Clary, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1949-1952
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1952-1953
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1953-1961
City councilman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1960-1961
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1978-1981