14 USC 239 - Repealed. Pub. L. 86155, 10(a)(1), Aug. 11, 1959, 73 Stat. 338]

Section, acts Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 516; Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, 6, 64 Stat. 406, authorized advancement to a higher grade upon retirement in case of special commendation.