Chapter 308. Authorizing the President to appoint Captain Reginald Rowan Belknap, United States Navy, retired, a rear admiral on the retired list of the Navy
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CHAP. 308.— An Act Authorizing the President to appoint Captain Reginald Rowan Belknap, United States Navy, retired, a rear admiral on the retired list of the Navy.March 3, 1927.[[H. R. 16703](/us/bill/69/hr/16703).][[Public, No. 711](/us/pl/69/711).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Navy.Captain Reginald Rowan Belknap to be appointed rear admiral on retired list. That in recognition of the exceptionally meritorious service of Captain Reginald Rowan Belknap, United States Navy, retired, in command of Mine Squadron 1 of the mine force during the operation of laying mines in the North Sea, and for his excellent work in connection with the equip1355 ping of these ships for mine-laying duty, the President is hereby authorized to appoint him, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a rear admiral on the retired list of the Navy: *Provided*,*Proviso*.
That no increase nor back pay or allowances of any kind shall accrueNo back pay, etc. as a result of the passage of this Act. Approved, March 3, 1927.