Byrne, William Matthew Sr. Born July 10, 1896, in Bakersfield, CA Died March 9, 1974 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on September 27, 1950, to a seat vacated by J.F.T. O`Connor; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on November 27, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 1950, and received commission on December 21, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1965-1966. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1966. Service terminated on September 18, 1966, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Reassigned on September 18, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Service terminated on March 9, 1974, due to death. Education: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, LL.B., 1929 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1917-1919 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1929-1943 Member, California State Assembly, 1925-1931; speaker pro tem, 1927-1929 Judge, Los Angeles [California] Municipal Court, 1943-1948 Judge, Superior Court of California, 1948-1950