Wright, Eugene Allen Born February 23, 1913, in Seattle, WA Died September 3, 2002, in Seattle, WA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 23, 1969, to a new seat authorized by 82 Stat. 184. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1969, and received commission on September 15, 1969. Assumed senior status on September 15, 1983. Service terminated on September 3, 2002, due to death. Education: University of Washington, A.B., 1934 University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1937 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, 1934-1965 Active service, 1941-1946 Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1937-1941, 1946-1954 Judge pro tem, Municipal Court, Seattle, Washington, 1948-1952 Lecturer, University of Washington Law School, 1952-1974 Judge, Washington Superior Court, King County, Washington, 1954-1966 Lecturer, University of Washington School of Communications, 1965-1966 Vice president and senior trust officer, Pacific National Bank of Seattle, Washington, 1966-1969 Research Collections Oral History