Terry v. United States

The claimant was a rear-admiral in the Navy of the nine higher numbers in that grade, and on the 25th day of December 1904 was performing duty at Honolulu, Hawaii, as commandant at that station. He became 62 years of age December 28, 1904, upon which date he was to be retired pursuant to section 1444, Kevised Statutes. Preliminary to such retirement he was detached from duty at Honolulu and directed to proceed to his home by the following order:

“Navy Department,

“September. £6, 1901.

“On December 25th, 1904, you will regard yourself detached from duty as' commandant of the naval station,…