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Acker, William Marsh, Jr.
Born October 25, 1927, in Birmingham, AL
Died June 21, 2018
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 22, 1982, to a seat vacated by Frank H. McFadden. Confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1982, and received commission on August 18, 1982. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1996. Service terminated on June 21, 2018, due to death.
Education:
Birmingham-Southern College, B.A., 1949
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1952
Professional Career:
Died June 21, 2018
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 22, 1982, to a seat vacated by Frank H. McFadden. Confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1982, and received commission on August 18, 1982. Assumed senior status on May 31, 1996. Service terminated on June 21, 2018, due to death.
Education:
Birmingham-Southern College, B.A., 1949
Yale Law School, LL.B., 1952
Professional Career:
U.S. Army private first class, 1946-1947
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1952-1982