Anderson, Robert Palmer Born March 27, 1906, in Noank (Town of Groton), CT Died May 2, 1978 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 6, 1954, to a seat vacated by Carroll C. Hincks. Confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1954, and received commission on April 27, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1960-1964. Service terminated on August 20, 1964, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on August 4, 1964, to a seat vacated by Charles Edward Clark. Confirmed by the Senate on August 15, 1964, and received commission on August 15, 1964. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1971. Service terminated on May 2, 1978, due to death. Education: Yale College, B.A., 1927 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1929 Professional Career: Private practice, New London, Connecticut, 1929-1953 Commissioner, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1936 Public defender, New London County, Connecticut, 1936-1947 Member, Connecticut State Bar Examining Committee, 1936-1954 U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, 1942-1945 State's attorney, New London County, Connecticut, 1947-1953 State senator, Connecticut, 1947-1949 Judicial council, State of Connecticut, 1952-1953 Judge, Connecticut Superior Court, 1953-1954 U.S. Coast Guard Reserve captain, 1955-1957 Portraits