Strum, Louie Willard Born January 16, 1890, in Valdosta, GA Died July 26, 1954 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Herbert Hoover on February 21, 1931, to a new seat authorized by 46 Stat. 820. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 1931, and received commission on March 2, 1931. Served as chief judge, 1948-1950. Service terminated on October 3, 1950, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 14, 1950, to a seat vacated by Curtis Longino Waller. Confirmed by the Senate on September 23, 1950, and received commission on September 26, 1950. Service terminated on July 26, 1954, due to death. Education: Stetson University College of Law, LL.B., 1912 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1906-1910 Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1912- U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, 1917-1919 Assistant city attorney, Jacksonville, Florida, 1921-1923 City attorney, Jacksonville, Florida, 1923-1925 Justice, Florida Supreme Court, 1925-1931; chief justice, 1931