Collinson, William Robert Born August 26, 1912, in Chariton, IA Died June 1, 1995, in Springfield, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965, to a seat vacated by Richard M. Duncan. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1965, and received commission on August 11, 1965. Assumed senior status on August 19, 1980. Service terminated on June 1, 1995, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965, to a seat vacated by Richard M. Duncan. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1965, and received commission on August 11, 1965. Assumed senior status on August 19, 1980. Service terminated on June 1, 1995, due to death. Education: Drury College, A.B., 1933 University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, J.D., 1935 Professional Career: Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 1935-1936 Private practice, Springfield, Missouri, 1936-1941, 1946-1949 Prosecutor, Springfield, Missouri, 1941-1944 U.S. Navy, 1944-1946 Judge, Circuit Court of Missouri, 1949-1965 Oral History