Equal Compensation for Enlisted Men: A Call for Fairness, 1946-03-19

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 51

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0003

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the issue of enlisted men in the military being deprived of compensation for earned leave upon discharge, while commissioned officers receive full pay and allowances. Representative Dwight L. Rogers of Florida introduced a bill to address this issue, and the American Legion is in support of it. There is criticism of the discriminatory practice and calls for equal treatment for all military personnel. Representative George B. Schwabe expresses his support for the bill and signs Petition Number 23 in favor of giving enlisted men terminal leave pay.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-19

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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