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Bramwell, Henry
Born September 3, 1919, in Brooklyn, NY
Died May 28, 2010

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 11, 1974, to a seat vacated by John R. Bartels. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1974, and received commission on December 26, 1974. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1987. Service terminated on May 28, 2010, due to death.

Education:
Brooklyn Law School, LL.B., 1948

Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1941-1945
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1953-1961
Associate counsel, New York State Rent Commission, 1961-1963
Special hearing officer for conscientious objectors, U.S. Department of Justice, 1965-1966
Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, 1966, 1969-1975; assistant administrative judge, 1974-1975
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