Ely, Walter Raleigh Jr. Born June 24, 1913, in Baird, Callahan County, TX Died October 9, 1984 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 5, 1964, to a seat vacated by Oliver Deveta Hamlin, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on July 1, 1964, and received commission on July 2, 1964. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1979. Service terminated on October 9, 1984, due to death. Education: University of Texas, A.B., 1935 University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1935 University of Southern California Law School, LL.M., 1949 Professional Career: Private practice, Abilene, Texas, 1935-1938 Assistant attorney general, State of Texas, 1939-1941 U.S. Marine Corps, 1941-1944 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1945-1964 Research Collections