Chapter 94. Authorizing appointment of chaplains at large for the United States Army
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CHAP. 94.— An Act Authorizing appointment of chaplains at large for the United States Army. October 6, 1917.[[S. 2527](/us/bill/65/s/2527).][[Public, No. 79](/us/pl/65/79).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Army.Chaplains at large.Number increased during the war.Vol. 39, p. 176. That the President may appoint for service during the present emergency not exceeding twenty chaplains at large for the United States Army representing religious sects not recognized in the apportionment of chaplains now *Proviso*.Only citizens eligible.recognized by law: *Provided*, That no person shall be eligible to such appointment unless he be at the time of his appointment a citizen of the United States.
Approved, October 6, 1917.