Bratton, Howard C. Born February 4, 1922, in Clovis, NM Died May 5, 2002 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on March 3, 1964, to a seat vacated by Waldo H. Rogers. Confirmed by the Senate on March 14, 1964, and received commission on March 17, 1964. Served as chief judge, 1978-1987. Assumed senior status on February 4, 1987. Service terminated on May 5, 2002, due to death. Education: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1941 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1947 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1942-1945 Law clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals, 1948 Private practice, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1949-1952 Special assistant U.S. attorney in charge of litigation, Office of Price Stabilization, 1951-1952 Private practice, Roswell, New Mexico, 1952-1964 Research Collections