Cronin v. United States

The question for decision in this case is the proper construction to be given to the following provision contained in the act of March 3, 1899, 30 Stat. 1007:

“ * * * all officers, including warrant officers who have been or may be appointed to the Navy from civil life shall, on the date of appointment, be credited, for computing their pay, with five years’ service.”

The plaintiff enlisted in the United States Navy July 13, 1908, for a period of four years. On July 12, 1912, his term of enlistment expired and on that day he was honorably discharged from the service of the United States. On…