McTiernan v. United States

Plaintiff, a veteran’s preference eligible, sues for compensation for the period March 27 to July 12,1948, alleging an illegal termination of his employment with the Veterans’ Administration.

Plaintiff, on September 9, 1947, was given a permanent appointment as a civilian employee of the United States Veterans’ Administration Eegional Office, Boston, Mass., and served in an active duty status until March 26, 1948.

On February 25, 1948, plaintiff was given notice that due to a reduction in force his active service would be terminated at the close of business on March 26, 1948; that he would be…