Latchum, James Levin Born December 23, 1918, in Milford, DE Died January 31, 2004 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 17, 1968, to a seat vacated by Caleb R. Layton, III. Confirmed by the Senate on August 2, 1968, and received commission on August 3, 1968. Served as chief judge, 1973-1983. Assumed senior status on December 23, 1983. Service terminated on January 31, 2004, due to death. Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1940 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1946 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1940-1946 U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, 1946-1961 Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1946-1968 Attorney, Delaware State Highway Department, 1949-1951 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Delaware, 1951-1953 Attorney, Delaware Interstate Highway Division, 1955-1963 Attorney, Delaware River and Bay Authority, 1963-1968 Research Collections