Towell v. United States

Plaintiff having formerly served on active duty in the Army of the United States claims retirement benefits for physical disability. He bases his claim on the alleged arbitrary action of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in denying his application for relief.

Both plaintiff and defendant have filed motions for summary judgment, and from the pleadings and exhibits the following facts are disclosed. Plaintiff enlisted in the United States Navy on May 12, 1919, and was honorably discharged therefrom on February 10, 1921. He then enlisted in the Mississippi National Guard on March…