Soldier's Bonus / The Bonus Army of World War 1
Collage of Soldiers' Bonus Materials Including Poster of Discharge Bonus, Application for Adjusted Compensation for Service in the Army, and an Image of the Soldiers' Bonus Check From the State of Minnesota. GGA Image ID # 18713868bd
The World War Adjusted Compensation Act of 1924, popularly known as the "Bonus Act," promised veterans compensation for wages lost during World War I service. During the Great Depression, veterans took to the streets to demand these promised payments.
Our collection of documents in this section is from the GG Archives and other sources. The papers include certificates, vouchers, and payments of the Adjusted Compensation Act and the Minnesota Soldier's Bonus.
The States and The Soldier Bonus - 1920
Mr. William E. Hannan, in the Times (New York) of September 5th, 1920, calls attention to projects in many States and tells us that sixteen States have already enacted substantial legislation on the subject.
Calculations of Adjusted Compensation for WW1 Soldiers - 1924
Edward M. Lewis, Director of Public Relations of the Veterans Administration, provided Clayton Moore Esq., Clerk of the Ways and Means Committee, with sources for his calculations on the cost of Adjusted Compensation.
Estimated Cost of Soldiers' Bonus HR 7959 - 1924
I have the honor to enclose a memorandum showing the estimated bonus cost as proposed by the bill H.R. 7959 on account of officers and enlisted men of the United States Marine Corps.
Cost of Adjusted Compensation Provision HR 7959 - 1924
After World War I, veterans’ organizations lobbied Congress for extra pay to compensate returned soldiers for differences between military pay and the higher civilian pay during wartime.
Bill HR 15779 World War Veterans' Act As Amended - 1931
The bill's purpose is to care for the Marines injured in Latin American countries and the dependents of the Marines who have been killed in action. It also brings in members of the Army and Navy.
World War 1 Adjusted Compensation Act As Amended - 1926/1932
The World War Adjusted Compensation Act, commonly called the "Bonus Act," passed over the President's veto on May 19, 1924, and was amended on July 3, 1926.
History of Adjusted Compensation - Veterans' Administration - 1936
The Sixth Annual Report of the Veterans' Administration, sets forth concisely the activities incident to rendering Government relief to veterans and their dependents.
The WWI Soldiers' Bonus Application & Payments
Discharged Soldier's Bonus - 1919
The law providing a bonus of $60 to every discharged soldier, sailor, and marine, including officers, was adopted on February 24, 1919.
Application For Adjusted Compensation For Service in the Army - 1924
I make the following statements to support my claim for Adjusted Compensation under the provision of the World War Adjusted Compensation Act.
Adjusted Service Certificates Transmission Letter and Certificate - 1925
Examples of Adjusted Service Certificate and Adjusted Service Certificate Transmittal Letters Sent according to the World Wars Adjusted Compensation Act for the amount of the soldiers' Adjust Service Credit.
Receipt for Application for Settlement - Adjusted Service Certificate - 1936
A receipt is acknowledged of your application for settlement on your Adjusted Service Certificate. Many applications have been received and are being acted upon as rapidly as possible.
Interim Receipt for Adjusted Service Bonds Surrendered for Payment - 1936
This receipt must be carefully prepared. A pencil may be used. The original receipt shall be delivered to the registered owner of the bonds, and the postmaster shall retain the duplicate.
Transmittal for Payment of Adjusted Service Bonds - 1936
With this, please find Adjusted Service Bonds of the United States registered in your name and a check on the Treasurer of the United States, all listed below, issued in payment of the amount due on your Adjusted Service Certificate.
State of Minnesota Soldiers' Bonus
History of Minnesota Bonus for Veterans of World War I
Under the provisions of Chapter 49, Extra Session Laws 1919, the State of Minnesota provided relief and assistance for certain general classes of persons who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War I.
Minnesota Soldiers' Bonus Program Statutory History 1919-1924
A Soldiers' Bonus Board, consisting of the state auditor, state treasurer, and adjutant general, was created to oversee this program's operation, employ staff to carry out its functions, and approve or disapprove claims.
Minnesota Application for Soldiers' Bonus - 1919
43 Questions on the Minnesota Application for a World War 1 Soldiers' Bonus Under Chapter 49 Special Laws Minnesota 1919, No. 31843 and No. 58704. This Form Completed by Ludvig K. Gjenvick.
Minnesota Soldiers' Bonus Board Notification of Receipt for Bonus Application
Your bonus application has been given the number opposite your name on the reverse side of this card. Applications are numbered and paid in the order filed.
The Soldiers Bonus Board Voucher - State of Minnesota Soldier's Bonus Fund - 1920
Payment of the Minnesota Soldier's Bonus was paid to World War I Veterans who were residents of the State of Minnesota when they were inducted or enlisted into the Armed Forces.
Bonus Army
Bonus Expeditionary Force - BEF - 1932
Early in March 1932, I concluded that Congress was purposely playing football with the Bonus bill and had no intention of giving it favorable consideration regardless of ex-service men's demand.
Walter W. Waters, Commander of the Bonus Expeditionary Force
Walter Waters is credited with the idea of the Bonus Army and its march on Washington, D.C. Waters, of Portland, Oregon, had served in France during the First World War with the 146th Field Artillery.
