Beirlein v. United States

MEMORANDUM BY THE COURT

The plaintiff, John M. Beirlein, enlisted in the Coast Guard in March, 1918. He was honorably discharged and reenlisted. He was again honorably discharged and reenlisted August 15, 1919. He was honorably discharged August 14, 1920. His suit involves claim for pay between May 18, 1920, and the date of his final discharge. When he reenlisted August 15, 1919, as a yeoman he was given the rating of an acting gunner; that is, an acting warrant officer. He received the pay and allowances of an acting gunner until May 18, 1920. Article 353 of the Coast Guard [Regulations…