Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 185a (May 24, 1939, ch. 146, § 2, 53 Stat. 755).

Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.

2018—Puspan. L. 115–282 renumbered section 355 of this title as this section.

1986—Puspan. L. 99–348 struck out “, with retired pay of the grade or rating with which retired” after “active service”.

1984—Puspan. L. 98–557 substituted reference to enlisted member for reference to enlisted man.