Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-30

The United States destroyer Hamil-
ton of the Atlantic Training Squadron
returned here yesterday. after making
another voyage of two weeks with
members OF tha United States Naval
Reserve aboard for training The yes
sci debarked Reserve divisions OF the
Pittsburgh Pa, and Richmond. Va,
battalions here yesterday. after having
taken them on voyage to Bermuda.
Under the plans made at the begin
ming Of the cruising season the Haml-
ton was scheduled to leave here and
proceed to Hampton Roads for q lay
over Of a week and then take aboard
the Reserve divisions Of Norfolk and
Newport News for cruise.
However. it was indicated last week
that the Hamilton may be relieved from
this duty and the destroyer Claxton,
also OF the Training Squadron, probably
would be assigned for the Reserve
cruising. 10 was explained that the
Hamilton is the engineering expert
mental hip of the Training Squadron.
Prior to coming to Washington to be-
gin her Reserve cruising season she was
engaged in this work In the Chesapeake
Fay. The vessel Is being used for cx-
DerIments In tf1o preparation OF data
VIII be drawn for the proposed new
destFoyers.
Ensign Gerardus B. Clark, 1t was an
nounced. has become eligible for pro-
motion to the rank Of lieutenant
(junior gra6e). He is member Of the
Aviation Reserve.
Vernon Henry Grant. an employee Of
the Bureau Of Aeronautics! Navy De-
partment has been appointed heu-
4
Reserve.
In an effort to clear up SOM mis-
understanding as to the eligibility Of
men for transfer to the feet Naval Re-
serve the Bureau Of Navigation has
outlined the requirements. The large
number Of inquiries. official and dnoffi-
etal. being received indicates that there
is rather widespread Lara Of knowledge
as to the law governing transfer Of en-
listed personnel to the Meet naval Re-
serve says a statement Of the depart
ment.
The usual inquiry II was pointed out.
is do / CONS under the old law or
under the 1873 law7''
In order to answer this inquiry, the
bureau explained. it is necessary only
to determine one fact--that is, What was
the mans status ON the one day and
dste, July !, 1925? II on that date he
was serving in the Regular Navy. or
/ had been discharged from the Regular
Navy and subsequently re-enlisted with
! in three months Of date Of discharge
or was serving in the Naval Reserve
( force in an enrolment entered into
within four months Of the date Of dis
1 charge from the Regular Navy and re-
enlisted within three months of date
Of discharge from the Naval Reserve. he
is eligible for transfer to the feet Naval
( Reserve after Is or 20 wears service and
/ will receive the benefits of the act Of
August 20, 1916. frequently referred to
rs the old law" regardless OF the fact
that service might not have been con-
tinuous either prior or subsequent to
July l. 1928. These classes are desik-
mated as F-4-C and FAD. respectively
Any man who does not meet one Of
these requirements, and only one Is
necessary, Is eligible only for tbs 20
rear Reserve established by the act Of
July /, 1925. designated as class F-5
The bureau says that another COM
mon inquiry is: Does my broken
service-that is, service in the Marine
Corps. etc.--count for transfer" The
answer to this inquiry IS set forth in
the following statement which shows
what service may be credited for trans
fer 70 the Naval Reserve:
AL service as an enlisted man Of the
Regular Navy regardless Of the fact that
1t may not have been continuous. ard
regardless OF the character Of discharge
received all service in the United
States Marine Corps regardless of con-
tinuity or character of discharge.
service in the United States Coast
Guard only while operating under
jurisdiction of the Navy Department
in time OF war; all active service in
the United States Naval Reserve Force
or United States Naval Reserve except
active service for training purposes;
service as an ofIicer Of the Regular Navy
or active service as a Reserve officer.