Jones v. United States

Plaintiff sues for active-duty pay in the United States Army from July 31,1940, to August 19,1940.

*191While holding a commission as First Lieutenant, Cavalry Eeserve, United States Army, under an appointment without eligibility for assignment, active duty, or promotion in time of peace, the plaintiff completed an Army extension subcourse in Cavalry School May 31, 1940. Although he had not yet received sufficient credits entitling him under Army Eegulations to eligibility for active duty, his unit instructor from the headquarters of the First Eeserve Area, Presidio of San Francisco, advised him…