This chapter shall apply to and include persons serving in and honorably discharged from the military or naval service of the United States, including nurses, in any war in which the United States is or has been engaged, and members of the American Merchant Marine during World War II who have been honorably discharged and are declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits, and in connection with the American punitive expedition or other intervention campaign or trouble with the Republic of Mexico during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson; provided, such designated persons shall have attained the age of 62 years or become incapacitated for the duties of their office or position or employment.
Amended 1944,c.211; 1991,c.389,s.26.