Smith, Edward Samuel Born March 27, 1919, in Birmingham, AL Died March 22, 2001, in Birmingham, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 30, 1978, to a seat vacated by Byron G. Skelton. Confirmed by the Senate on July 26, 1978, and received commission on July 28, 1978. 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 June 1, 1989. Service terminated on March 22, 2001, due to death. Education: University of Virginia, B.A., 1941 University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1947 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1941-1946 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1947-1961 Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1961-1963; chief of trial section, 1961; deputy assistant attorney general and assistant for civil trials, 1962-1963 Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1963-1978