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Harris, George Bernard
Born August 16, 1901, in San Francisco, CA
Died October 18, 1983
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Nominated by Harry S Truman on June 18, 1946, to a new seat authorized by 60 Stat. 260. Confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1946, and received commission on July 9, 1946. Served as chief judge, 1961-1970. Assumed senior status on July 31, 1970. Service terminated on October 18, 1983, due to death.
Education:
St. Ignatius College (now University of San Francisco) School of Law, LL.B., 1926
Professional Career:
Died October 18, 1983
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Nominated by Harry S Truman on June 18, 1946, to a new seat authorized by 60 Stat. 260. Confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1946, and received commission on July 9, 1946. Served as chief judge, 1961-1970. Assumed senior status on July 31, 1970. Service terminated on October 18, 1983, due to death.
Education:
St. Ignatius College (now University of San Francisco) School of Law, LL.B., 1926
Professional Career:
Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1926-1941
Judge, San Francisco [California] Municipal Court, 1941-1946