Chapter 37. To provide for restoration to their former grades of enlisted men discharged to accept commissions, and for other purposes
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CHAP. 37.— An Act To provide for restoration to their former grades of enlisted men discharged to accept commissions, and for other purposes. March 30, 1918.[[H. R. 9903](/us/bill/65/hr/9903).][[Public, No. 115](/us/pl/65/115).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That any enlisted man of Army.Enlisted men discharged to accept commissions, may reenlist on termination thereof.the Army of the United States who has heretofore been, or shall hereafter be, discharged to accept a commission in any component part of the Army of the United States, and who shall tender himself or enlistment within three months after the termination of his commissioned service, shall, subject to such examination for enlistment as is provided by law or regulation, be accepted and be restored to the grade held by him before being discharged to accept such commission; and in computing service for retirement and continuous-service pay he shall be credited with all time served with the forces Service Credits.of the United States, and his service shall be deemed continuous, notwithstanding the interruption thereof by the changes of status provided for herein.
Approved, March 30, 1918.