Alfred D. Barksdale
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Alfred Dickinson Barksdale (July 17, 1892 – August 16, 1972), frequently known as A. D. Barksdale,[1] was an American soldier, Virginia lawyer, state senator, state court judge, and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Quick Facts Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia ...
Alfred D. Barksdale | |
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Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia | |
In office August 1, 1957 – August 16, 1972 | |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia | |
In office December 19, 1939 – August 1, 1957 | |
Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Armistead Mason Dobie |
Succeeded by | Roby C. Thompson |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 12th district | |
In office January 19, 1924 – January 10, 1928 | |
Preceded by | Robert A. Russell |
Succeeded by | Samuel C. Goggin |
Personal details | |
Born | Alfred Dickinson Barksdale (1892-07-17)July 17, 1892 Houston, Virginia, US |
Died | August 16, 1972(1972-08-16) (aged 80) Lynchburg, Virginia, US |
Education | Virginia Military Institute (B.S.) University of Virginia School of Law (LL.B.) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916–1922 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 116th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Croix de Guerre Chevalier Legion of Honor |
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