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Hunter, Edwin Ford Jr.
Born February 18, 1911, in Alexandria, LA
Died February 22, 2002, in Lake Charles, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Received a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on October 3, 1953, to a seat vacated by Gaston L. Porterie; nominated on January 11, 1954; Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 1954, and received commission on February 10, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1973-1976. Assumed senior status on February 19, 1976. Service terminated on February 22, 2002, due to death.
Education:
George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1938
Professional Career:
Private practice, Springhill, Louisiana, 1938-1941
Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1941-1942
U.S. Navy, 1942-1945
Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1945-1953
Member, Louisiana State Legislature, 1948-1952
Executive counsel, Governor of Louisiana, 1952-1953
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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