Nichols, Philip Jr. Born August 11, 1907, in Boston, MA Died January 26, 1990, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 16, 1964, to a seat vacated by Irvin C. Mollison. Confirmed by the Senate on September 15, 1964, and received commission on September 15, 1964. Service terminated on November 30, 1966, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 6, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 139. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Service terminated on September 30, 1982, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Reassigned on October 1, 1982, to a new seat authorized by 96 Stat. 25. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1983. Service terminated on January 26, 1990, due to death. Education: Harvard University, A.B., 1929 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1932 Professional Career: Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1932-1938 Special attorney, Lands Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1938-1941 Special attorney, Legal Division, U.S. War Production Board, 1942-1944 U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, 1944-1946 Assistant general counsel, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1947-1951 General counsel, Renegotiation Board, 1951-1954 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1954-1961 Commissioner of customs, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1961-1964