Stephenson v. United States

On October 14,1913, the plaintiff accepted an appointment as assistant surgeon in the Medical Reserve Corps, United States Navy, with the rank of lieutenant, junior grade, and reported for duty the same day. He accepted appointment as assistant surgeon, United States Navy, with the same rank on December 7, 1914. He was promoted from time to time and served continuously on active duty until November 1, 1944, when he was transferred to the retired list with the rank of rear admiral. Plaintiff was a bachelor officer until his marriage on December 20,1931.

Plaintiff’s claim is for rental and…