For every Navy officer, seaman, or marine admitted into a Navy hospital, the institution shall be allowed one ration per day during his continuance therein, to be deducted from the account of the United States with such officer, seaman, or marine.

Terms Used In 24 USC 16

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1