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Harry Truman: The members herein designated shall receive such compensation and allowances for expenses as may be determined by the…

On the recordDecember 30, 1947
The members herein designated shall receive such compensation and allowances for expenses as may be determined by the Secretary of the Army and as may be payable from appropriations or funds available to the Department of the Army for such purposes.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 9917—Appointment of Members and Alternate Member of Military Tribunals Established for the Trial and...

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