Wood, Harlington Jr. Born April 17, 1920, in Springfield, IL Died December 29, 2008, in Petersburg, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 11, 1973, to a seat vacated by Omer Poos. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1973, and received commission on July 18, 1973. Service terminated on May 28, 1976, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Gerald Ford on April 14, 1976, to a seat vacated by John Paul Stevens. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1976, and received commission on May 7, 1976. Assumed senior status on January 15, 1992. Service terminated on December 29, 2008, due to death. Education: University of Illinois, A.B., 1942 University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Army Major, 1942-1946 Private practice, Springfield, Illinois, 1948-1958 U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, 1958-1961 Private practice, Springfield, Illinois, 1961-1969 Executive head of U.S. attorneys, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Washington, D.C., 1969-1970 Associate deputy attorney general, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Washington, D.C., 1970-1972 Assistant attorney general, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1972-1973 Oral History Bibliography