Battin, James Franklin Born February 13, 1925, in Wichita, KS Died September 27, 1996, in Billings, MT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Montana Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on February 20, 1969, to a seat vacated by William Jameson. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1969, and received commission on February 27, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1978-1990. Assumed senior status on February 13, 1990. Service terminated on September 27, 1996, due to death. Education: Eastern Montana College, B.A., 1948 George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1942-1945 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1951-1952 Private practice, Billings, Montana, 1953-1960 Deputy county attorney, Yellowstone County, Montana, 1953-1955 General counsel and secretary, City-County Planning Board, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, 1955 Assistant city attorney, Billings, Montana, 1955-1957 City attorney, Billings, Montana, 1957-1958 State representative, Montana, 1958-1959 U.S. representative from Montana, 1961-1969 Research Collections