Nields, John Percy Born August 7, 1868, in Wilmington, DE Died August 26, 1943, in Nahant, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware Nominated by Herbert Hoover on June 20, 1930, to a seat vacated by Hugh M. Morris. Confirmed by the Senate on July 3, 1930, and received commission on July 3, 1930. Assumed senior status on September 30, 1941. Service terminated on August 26, 1943, due to death. Education: Harvard University, A.B., 1889 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1892 Professional Career: Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1892-1903, 1916-1930 U.S. attorney for the District of Delaware, 1903-1916 U.S. Army captain, Ordnance Department, 1918