10-U.S.C.-6159

[§6159 – Repealed. Pub. L. 91-482, §1(A), Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1082]

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Details

• Reference: Section 6159
• Legend: [§6159 – Repealed. Pub. L. 91-482, §1(A), Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1082]
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

Section, added Pub. L. 85–56, title XXII, §2201(31)(C), June 17, 1957, 71 Stat. 161, provided for a pension to disabled naval enlisted personnel serving 20 years or more, equal to one-half the pay of enlisted mans rating at the time of his discharge.

Pension Continuation Provision

Pub. L. 91–482, §3, Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1082, provided that: Notwithstanding the first section of this Act [repealing sections 4539, 4623, 5981, 6159, and 6406 of this title and section 208 of Title 37], a person who is entitled to a pension under section 6159 of title 10, United States Code, on the day before the date of enactment of this Act [which was approved Oct. 21, 1970] shall continue to be entitled to that pension on and after that date of enactment.

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10-U.S.C.-6112 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Navy

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10-U.S.C.-6159 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Navy Personnel

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