Background
Mentz, Henry Alvan was born on November 10, 1920 in New Orleans. Son of Henry Alvan and Lulla (Bridewell) Mentz.
Mentz, Henry Alvan was born on November 10, 1920 in New Orleans. Son of Henry Alvan and Lulla (Bridewell) Mentz.
Bachelor, Tulane University, 1941; Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University, 1943.
With legal department, Shell Oil, New Orleans, 1947-1948; private practice, Hammond, 1948-1982; judge, United States District Court (eastern district) Louisiana, New Orleans, since 1982; senior judge, United States District Court (eastern district) Louisiana, New Orleans, since 1992.
President Louisiana Society Music and Performing Arts, 1994-1997, Los Angeles Civil Svc. League, 1979-1981; board directors Southea. Louisiana U. Foundation, Salvation Army.
Chairman Tulane University 50th Anniversary Reunion for 1991. Member Sons of the American Revolution, Royal Society St. George (president), Boston Club New Orleans, Delta Tau Delta.
Married Ann Lamantia, June 23, 1956. Children: Ann, Carli, Hal, Frederick, George.