United States v. Harris

This action was instituted by Barney Pope Harris to recover on a war risk insurance policy issued to him by the United States while he was a soldier in the World War. He was discharged from service on March 6, 3919, and, by reason of the grace period, the policy was paid up to April 30, 1919, on which, date it lapsed unless at that time the soldier was totally and permanently disabled. The insured was wounded in battle in France, and it was necessary to amputate his left leg above the knee. He was treated in various hospitals in England and the United States, and, after his discharge…