Background
Gardner, Marshall Closson was born on June 11, 1918 in Logansport, Indiana, United States. Son of Harry Marshall and Alice Jane (Closson) Gardner.
Foundation administrator lawyer
Gardner, Marshall Closson was born on June 11, 1918 in Logansport, Indiana, United States. Son of Harry Marshall and Alice Jane (Closson) Gardner.
Bachelor of Science, George Washington University, 1943. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1950. Juris Doctor with honors, George Washington University, 1955.
Biologist, United States Fish and Wildlife Svc., Washington, 1942-1955; trial attorney Antitrust Division, Department Justice, Washington, 1955-1974; administrative appeals judge Appeals Council, Social Security Administration, Arlington, Virginia, 1974-1984; private practice, Washington, 1984-1991; president, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association, Washington, since 1991. Treasurer, director Federal Bar Building Corporation, Washington, since 1960.
President North Four Corners Citizens Association, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1954-1955. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO, 1950-1953, Korea. Member Federal Bar Association (national president 1965, President' award 1989), George Washington University Law Association (national president 1981), Washington Academy of Sciences, National Press Club, Washington Biologists and Field Club, American Legion (state Commander District of Columbia 1968-1969, national legislation commission Indianapolis since 1988), Order of Coif, Sigma Xi.
Married June Archer Haller, January 5, 1946. Children: David Marshall, Debra June.