If the life tenant was in the military service at the time of his death, the written statement of his commanding officer giving the facts of his death, signed by such commanding officer with his rank and organization, or the affidavit of one or more soldiers who knew the fact of his death, may be accepted in lieu of any of the proof required by § 21-44-15.
S.D. Codified Laws § 21-44-16
Statement or affidavit establishing death of person in military service
Source: Supreme Court Rule adopted August 10, 1943; SDC Supp 1960, § 37.1206.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.