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Kunzel, Fred
Born June 2, 1901, in Buffalo, NY
Died November 19, 1969
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 16, 1959, to a seat vacated by Jacob Weinberger. Confirmed by the Senate on September 9, 1959, and received commission on September 10, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1967-1969. Service terminated on November 19, 1969, due to death.
Education:
Stanford University, A.B., 1925
Stanford Law School, J.D., 1927
Professional Career:
Died November 19, 1969
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 16, 1959, to a seat vacated by Jacob Weinberger. Confirmed by the Senate on September 9, 1959, and received commission on September 10, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1967-1969. Service terminated on November 19, 1969, due to death.
Education:
Stanford University, A.B., 1925
Stanford Law School, J.D., 1927
Professional Career:
U.S. Army private, 1917-1919
Private practice, San Diego, California, 1928-1959
U.S. Naval Reserve commander, 1942-1945