. The American Legion Weekly [Volume 1, No. 10 (September 5, 1919)]. PLACING THE BUGLE ON A PEACE BASIS 24 BULLETIN THE AMERICAN LEGION WEEKLY. BOARD So many inquiries have been receivedrelative to the regulations concerningthe wearing of the uniform that the fol-lowing is printed: The act of Congress approved Febru-ary 28, 1919, provides that any personwho served in the United States Armyduring the present war may wear theuniform after discharge provided that itshall include some distinctive mark tobe prescribed by the Secretary of red chevron has been prescribed tobe worn by discharg
. The American Legion Weekly [Volume 1, No. 10 (September 5, 1919)]. PLACING THE BUGLE ON A PEACE BASIS 24 BULLETIN THE AMERICAN LEGION WEEKLY. BOARD So many inquiries have been receivedrelative to the regulations concerningthe wearing of the uniform that the fol-lowing is printed: The act of Congress approved Febru-ary 28, 1919, provides that any personwho served in the United States Armyduring the present war may wear theuniform after discharge provided that itshall include some distinctive mark tobe prescribed by the Secretary of red chevron has been prescribed tobe worn by discharged enlisted men as arecognition of duties performed in theservice of the country. This is now alsodesignated as the distinctive mark re-quired by the before-mentioned act andwill be worn by discharged officers andenlisted men alike. This also applies todischarged officers who accept commis-sions in the Officers Reserve Corps, un-til called to active duty, when the redchevron will be removed. A chevronwill be worn point up midway betweenthe elbow and shoulder on the left sleeveof the coat and overcoat and on theshirt when worn without the
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