Bastian, Walter Maximillian Born November 16, 1891, in Washington, DC Died March 12, 1975 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 23, 1950, to a seat vacated by Thomas Jennings Bailey; nominated on November 27, 1950; Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 1950, and received commission on December 22, 1950. Service terminated on December 15, 1954, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit Received a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 20, 1954, to a seat vacated by Bennett Champ Clark; nominated on November 8, 1954; Confirmed by the Senate on December 2, 1954, and received commission on December 3, 1954. Assumed senior status on March 16, 1965. Service terminated on March 12, 1975, due to death. Education: Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1913 Professional Career: First lieutenant, chemical warfare service, World War I Private practice, Washington, DC, 1915-1950 Lecturer, National University School of Law, 1918-1948 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Research Collections