Olson v. United States

The first claim of plaintiff is for the difference in pay of a Lieutenant (j. g.) and a Lieutenant in the Navy for the period October 1,1942, and January 26,1944. The plaintiff was appointed a Lieutenant (j. g.) in the Naval Reserve March 14,1942, to rank from March 6,1942. On March 26, 1942, plaintiff received the following orders from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department:

1. Upon acceptance of appointment as a Lieutenant jg), D-V, U.S.N.R., and in accordance with the references, you will proceed to such place and report to such medical officer as may be designated by the…