FOR THE RELIEF OF KENNETH J. PAUL (H. R. 4112). The CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. MY DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The bill (H. R. 4112) for the relief of Kenneth J. Paul was referred to the Navy Department by your committee with a request for report and recommendation. The purpose of this bill is to consider Kenneth J. Paul as having been honorably discharged from the Navy on May 10, 1920. The records of the Navy Department show that Kenneth Judson Paul was born on November 20, 1897, and enlisted in the Navy on March 17, 1916, to serve for 4 years. His record shows the following: November 12, 1916: Clothing in lucky bag. February 18, 1917: 25 minutes late in relieving dock patrol. February 12, 1918: Absent without liberty 3 hours. May 3, 1918: 1 hour late in reporting for watch. October 23, 1919: Disobeying the lawful order of a chief petty officer; convicted by deck court. November 25, 1919: Disorderly conduct on shore. April 24, 1920: Absent over liberty a period of about 7 days 2 hours and surrendered; convicted by summary court martial, and the sentence included a bad-conduct discharge from the Navy, which was effected on May 10, 1920, at Philadelphia, Pa. This bill, if enacted into law, would result in no cost to the Navy; however, it is probable that a charge under the Veterans' Administration would be involved now or in the future. The Navy Department recommends against the enactment of the bill H. R. 4112. Sincerely yours, CLAUDE A. SWANSON. 91216-37-No. 254 (523) FOR THE RELIEF OF WILLIAM J. B. HUGHES (H. R. 4126). MR. CONNERY NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 1, 1937. The CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. MY DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The bill (H. R. 4126) for the relief of William J. B. Hughes was referred to the Navy Department by your committee with a request for report and recommendation. The purpose of this bill is to consider William J. B. Hughes as having been honorably discharged from the naval service on March 10, 1919. The records of the Navy Department show that William J. B. Hughes was born on February 21, 1897, and enlisted in the Navy on May 14, 1916. On July 3, 1916, he was commended by the commander, Reserve Force, Pacific Fleet, for duty in firerooms during an emergency speed run. He was absent over leave from September 1 until September 3, 1916-summary court martial and sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge which was remitted subject to his conduct for the remainder of his current enlistment. His record shows that he disregarded orders on two occasions, for which offenses he was punished. He was absent over leave from February 24 to February 26, 1919. Hughes' probationary period was accordingly terminated and he was given a bad-conduct discharge from the Navy on March 10, 1919, in accordance with the sentence of summary court martial approved September 13, 1916. This bill, if enacted into law, would result in no cost to the Navy; however, it is probable that a charge under the Veteran's Administration would be involved now or in the future. The Navy Department recommends against the enactment of the bill H. R. 4126. Sincerely yours, CLAUDE A. SWANSON. 91216-37-No. 255 (525) FOR THE RELIEF OF JOSEPH H. HIGGINS (H. R. 4128). NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 1, 1937. The CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. MY DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The bill (H. R. 4128) for the relief of Joseph H. Higgins was referred to the Navy Department by your committee with a request for report and recommendation. The purpose of this bill is to consider Joseph H. Higgins as having been honorably discharged from the naval service on April 24, 1918. The records of the Navy Department show that Higgins was born on March 18, 1893, and enrolled in the Naval Reserve on June 21, 1917. His record shows the following offenses: August 23, 1917: Drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty; deck court. September 10, 1917: Losing liberty card. October 17, 1917: Shirking and sleeping in bunk during working hours. October 22, 1917: Unfit for duty; failing to report for extra duty and losing mess gear. January 8, 1918: Under infiuence of intoxicating liquor and unfit for duty, not having been on liberty for a period of 24 hours; summary court martial and sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, which discharge was remitted subject to a probationary period of 6 months. April 8-12, 1918: Absent over leave; summary court martial and sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, which discharge was effected on April 24, 1918. This bill, if enacted into law, would result in no cost to the Navy; however, it is probable that a charge under the Veterans' Administration would be involved now or in the future. The Navy Department recommends against the enactment of the bill H. R. 4128. Sincerely yours, CLAUDE A. SWANSON. 91216-37-No. 256 (527) |