Baker v. United States

Plaintiff, during the period from January 1, 1935, to June 30,1935, held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, United States Army. He was a qualified Flight Surgeon, and had been, by proper order, detailed to duty requiring regular and frequent participation in aerial flights and he made the flights. He claims that, under the applicable statutes, he should have been paid 50% more than the regular pay of his rank. He was, in fact, paid $1,440 per annum more than the regular pay of his rank. He sues for the difference.

Section 13 (a) of the Act of June 4, 1920, 41 Stat. 759,. 768,…