Platt, Casper Born June 6, 1892, in Danville, IL Died September 16, 1965 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 15, 1949, to a seat vacated by Walter C. Lindley. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1949, and received commission on October 13, 1949. Served as chief judge, 1956-1965. Service terminated on September 16, 1965, due to death. Education: University of Illinois, B.A., 1914 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1916 Professional Career: Private practice, Danville, Illinois, 1916-1917, 1918-1933 U.S. Army, 1917-1918 City attorney, Danville, Illinois, 1927-1928 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit, 1933-1949