Alfred D. Barksdale
Alfred Dickinson Barksdale (July 17, 1892 – August 16, 1972), frequently known as A. D. Barksdale, 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.
Alfred D. Barksdale | |
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Barksdale in uniform, 1919 | |
| 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 July 17, 1892 Houston, Virginia, US |
| Died | August 16, 1972 (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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