Chapter 31. To provide for the disposition of the effects of deceased persons in the naval service
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CHAP. 31.— An Act To provide for the disposition of the effects of deceased persons in the naval service. March 29, 1918.[[S. 3129](/us/bill/65/s/3129).][[Public, No. 111](/us/pl/65/111).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That hereafter all moneys, Navy.Unclaimed effects of deceased persons to be kept for two years.articles of value, papers, keepsakes, and other similar effects belonging to deceased persons in the naval service, not claimed by their legal heirs or next of kin, shall be deposited in safe custody, and if any such moneys, articles of value, papers, keepsakes, or other similar effects so deposited have been, or shall hereafter be, unclaimed for a period of two years from the date of the death of such person, such articles and effects shall be sold and the proceeds thereof, together Sale, etc.with the moneys above mentioned, shall be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the Navy pension fund: *Provided*, That the Secretary *Provisos*.Inquiries to be made for heirs, etc.of the Navy is hereby authorized and directed to make diligent inquiry in every instance after the death of such person to ascertain the whereabouts of his heirs or next of kin, and to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the foregoing provisions: *Provided further*, That claims may be presented hereunder at anySettlement of claims.time within five years after such moneys or proceeds have been so deposited in the Treasury, and, when supported by competent proof in any case after such deposit in the Treasury, shall be certified to Congress for consideration.
Approved, March 29, 1918.