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Riddick, Walter Garrett
Born September 13, 1883, in Gainesville, AR
Died July 31, 1953
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 1, 1941, to a new seat authorized by 54 Stat. 219. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1941, and received commission on December 19, 1941. Service terminated on July 31, 1953, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Lee University
University of Arkansas School of Law, LL.B., 1908
Professional Career:
Died July 31, 1953
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 1, 1941, to a new seat authorized by 54 Stat. 219. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1941, and received commission on December 19, 1941. Service terminated on July 31, 1953, due to death.
Education:
Washington and Lee University
University of Arkansas School of Law, LL.B., 1908
Professional Career:
Attorney, Missouri-Pacific Railroad, 1908-1913
Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1913-1942