McEntee was nominated by President
Lyndon B. Johnson on August 3, 1965, to a seat on the
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated by Judge
Peter Woodbury. He was confirmed by the
United States Senate on August 31, 1965, and received his commission on September 1, 1965. He assumed
senior status on December 31, 1976. His service was terminated on February 14, 1981, due to his death. ==References==