Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar

“ The words 'actual time of service in the army,' as used in the act of February 24, 1881, are not more expressive of cadet service at West Point than are the words, 'for every five years he may have served or shall serve in the army of the United States,' as used in the act of July 5, 1838. They both mean the same kind of service, and we are of the opinion that such service should be reckoned in computing longevity pay prior, as well as subsequent, to the act of February 24, 1881. ”

“ Claimant entered the United States Military Academy as a cadet, July 1, 1856; was appointed a second lieutenant of cavalry, May 6, 1861; first lieutenant of artillery, May 14, 1861; captain, March 9, 1866; retired from active service for loss of his right leg from wound received in line of duty, September 18, 1868. In computing his service for longevity pay he claims to be entitled to count his time as a cadet, under the acts of July 5, 1838, (5 St. 256;) ”