Section, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 385; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–861, § 33(a)(32), 72 Stat. 1566, authorized advancement to a higher retired grade for officers specially commended.

Effective Date of Repeal

Pub. L. 86–155, § 9(b), Aug. 11, 1959, 73 Stat. 337, provided that the repeal is effective on Nov. 1, 1959.