Dawkins, Benjamin Cornwell Jr. Born August 6, 1911, in Monroe, LA Died August 31, 1984, in Shreveport, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 21, 1953, to a seat vacated by Benjamin C. Dawkins, Sr.. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 1953, and received commission on August 3, 1953. Served as chief judge, 1953-1973. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on August 6, 1973. Service terminated on August 31, 1984, due to death. Education: Tulane University, B.A., 1932 Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1934 Professional Career: Private practice, Monroe, Louisiana, 1934-1935 Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1935-1953 U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, 1942-1945 Oral History