Young, George Cressler Born 1916 in Cincinnati, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a seat vacated by George W. Whitehurst. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Service terminated on September 17, 1966, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 5, 1961, to a seat vacated by George W. Whitehurst. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Service terminated on September 17, 1966, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Assigned on October 29, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 76 Stat. 247. Served as chief judge, 1973-1981. Assumed senior status on October 19, 1981. Education: University of Florida, A.B., 1938 University of Florida College of Law, LL.B., 1940 Professional Career: Private practice, Winter Haven, Florida, 1941-1942 U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 1942-1946 Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1947-1948 Administrative assistant to U.S. Rep.-then-U.S. Sen. George Smathers, 1948-1951 Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1951-1961