United States v. Burleyson

WILBUR, Circuit Judge.

Appellant enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1918. He was discharged July 10, 1919, as a result of a medical survey because of physical disability. At the time of his discharge he was suffering from flat feet, which incapacitated him for service in the Marine Corps. He continued to pay the premium on his war risk insurance and it was in effect until March 1, 1920. The jury was justified in finding, upon conflicting evi-denee, that at the time of his trial be was suffering from an incurable, progressive disease known as “thrombo angiitis obliterans,” also known…