Background
Irwin, Leo Howard was born on August 1, 1917 in Stratford, North Carolina, United States. Son of W. Carl and Mallie (Wilson) Irwin.
Irwin, Leo Howard was born on August 1, 1917 in Stratford, North Carolina, United States. Son of W. Carl and Mallie (Wilson) Irwin.
Student, University North Carolina, 1935-1938; Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1940; Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1947.
Attorney, General Counsel' General’ s Office, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1947-1948; member professional staff, minority counsel Committee Ways and Means, House of Representatives, 1949-1955; chief counsel, House of Representatives, 1955-1968; judge, United States Tax Court, Washington, 1968-1983.
Served as officer United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Federal Bar Association.
Married Doris Mickelson. Children: Sandra Lee, Lisa Ann, Patrice Camille, Leo Howard, Lori Denice.