Helwig v. Kansas Soldiers' Compensation Board

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The state compensation board appeals from a judgment of the district court allowing compensation under the statute relating to compensation for veterans of the World War.

Helwig, a student in a veterinary school, enlisted in the medical reserve corps on January 5, 1918, and was discharged on January 4, 1919. His discharge bore the notation, under head of remarks, “This soldier never called active. No final statement given.” He was issued a uniform, which he wore, but he was not in fact called to active duty, and received no pay. He said he was…