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World War II

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10 U.S.C. § 1126 — in this section

The term “World War II” includes the period from September 8, 1939, to July 25, 1947, at 12 o'clock noon.

10 U.S.C. § 12731 — under this chapter

The term “World War II” means the period beginning on September 9, 1940, and ending on December 31, 1946.

38 U.S.C. § 101 — for the purposes of this title

The term “World War II” means (except for purposes of chapters 31 and 37 of this title) the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946.

42 U.S.C. § 1012 — in this subchapter

The term “World War II” means the period beginning on September 16, 1940, and ending on July 24, 1947.

42 U.S.C. § 417 — for the purposes of this section

The term “World War II” means the period beginning with September 16, 1940, and ending at the close of July 24, 1947.

50 U.S.C. § 4232 — as used in this subchapter

the term "World War II" means the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on September 2, 1945.

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