Background
Armstrong, Walter Preston was born on October 26, 1884 in Pittsboro, Mississippi, United States. Son of George Wells and May (Cruthirds) A.: student Webb School, Bell Buckle, Tennessee, 1898-1901, University of Mississippi, 1901-1902.
Commissioner on Uniform State Laws
Armstrong, Walter Preston was born on October 26, 1884 in Pittsboro, Mississippi, United States. Son of George Wells and May (Cruthirds) A.: student Webb School, Bell Buckle, Tennessee, 1898-1901, University of Mississippi, 1901-1902.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1906. Bachelor of Laws magna cum laude, 1908. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Boston University, 1942, Southwestern College, 1943.
1 son, Walter Preston. Admitted to Tennessee bar, 1908, and began practice at Memphis. City attorney, Memphis, 1920-1924.
Special assistant to attorney general of the United States under Selective Service Act. Member Federal Board of Legal Examiners. Member Armstrong, McCadden, Allen, Barden & Goodman.
The use of force may be supported in extreme situations and when the need to do so is beyond reasonable doubt.
As human beings people are a part of a cruel and violent and unjust world that feels like it cannot be changed. By accepting forgiveness and liberation, God enables to resist evil and to live life that can make this world a better place.
Member of committee appointed by secretary of war to suggest revision of court martial procedure. Member general council American Bar Association, 1929-1931. Member Shelby County Bar Association (president 1932-1933), Tennessee Bar Association (president 1936), American Bar Association (president 1941-1942), American Law Institute (member of council).
Academy of Political and Social Science, Academy Political Science, Association of Bar City of New York, Sigma Chi. Phi Delta Phi: honorary. Member Commissioners on Uniform State Laws for Tennessee.
Clubs: University, Memphis Country (Memphis).
Spouse Irma Waddell, November 12, 1912, Memphis, Tennessee.