West, Elmer Gordon Born November 17, 1914, in Hyde Park, MA Died November 2, 1992 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 15, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1967-1972. Service terminated on April 16, 1972, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana Reassigned on April 16, 1972, to a new seat authorized by 85 Stat. 741. Served as chief judge, 1978-1979. Assumed senior status on November 27, 1979. Service terminated on November 2, 1992, due to death. Education: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1941 Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1942 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1945 Attorney, Louisiana State Department of Revenue, 1945-1946 Private practice, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1946-1961 Inheritance tax collector, State of Louisiana, 1948-1952