§ Mr. BYRNEasked whether a time-expired soldier who has served his extra year will be allowed to claim his discharge, or if he will be entitled to a leave or Home service?
§ Mr. MACPHERSON:A soldier who, on termination of his engagement, has served his extra year cannot claim his discharge unless he was forty-one years of age on termination of engagement and had served for twelve years or more. One month's furlough is granted as a privilege to such soldiers provided the exigencies of the Service permit, and in the case of men who are overseas that accommodation on leave boats or transports is available. Such men are not entitled to be kept on or sent home for Home service.