19th Commissioned Judge,
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania

Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania

Nominated by Harry S Truman on March 27, 1950, to a seat vacated by Robert M. Gibson; Confirmed by the Senate on June 2, 1950; received commission on June 8, 1950; sworn in on June 26, 1950.

Served as chief judge, 1969-1975.

Assumed senior status on January 31, 1977.

Service terminated on April 19, 1993, due to death.

Professional Career:
Private practice, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 1930-1950

Assistant District Attorney, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 1942-1950

Education:
Lafayette College, A.B., 1927
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, LL.B., 1930

Personal:
Born April 26, 1905, in Greensburg, PA
Died April 19, 1993, in Greensburg, PA