Gewin, Walter Pettus Born December 9, 1908, in Nanafalia, AL Died May 15, 1981, in Tuscaloosa, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on February 5, 1962, and received commission on February 9, 1962. Assumed senior status on November 1, 1976. Service terminated on May 15, 1981, due to death. Education: Birmingham-Southern College, A.B., 1930 Emory University, B.L.S., 1932 University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1935 Professional Career: Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1935-1936 Private practice, Greensboro, Alabama, 1936-1951 Prosecutor, Hale County, Alabama, 1942-1951 Private practice, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1951-1961