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Retired
Second Circuit Judge James E. Bolin, 87, died
Monday, March 25, 2002 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He
earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State
University in 1935 and his Bachelor of Laws degree in
1937. He was in the private practice of law from 1937-1942
and 1946-1952. He was elected to the House of Representatives
for Webster Parish from 1940-1944. He served in the
European Theatre or War for four years, receiving the
Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star, Purple Heart,
French Croix de Guerre and ETO Ribbon with four battle
stars. In 1952 he was elected to the 26th JDC bench
and reelected without opposition in 1954. He was subsequently
elected to the Second Circuit Court of Appeal, where
he served from 1960-1978. |
