Bratcher, Clifton Rhodes Born December 23, 1917, in Morgantown, KY Died July 25, 1977 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; Confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 16, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1976-1977. Service terminated on July 25, 1977, due to death. Education: University of Louisville, LL.B., 1947 Professional Career: U.S. Army Sergeant, 1941-1945 County attorney, Butler County, Morgantown, Kentucky, 1950-1953 Chief Assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, 1953-1955 Private practice, Owensboro, Kentucky, 1956-1970 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male