SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PENSION APPLICATION - HAROLD ALBERT SINCLAIR Contributed by: Dean Scribner (dean.scribner@juno.com) ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Transcription of the Military Pension records of Harold Albert Sinclair: CLAIM FOR PENSION Under Act of May 1, 1926 Claimant Harold A. Sinclair Service Co. M, 1st Reg't. Maine Inf. Vols. ADDRESS 7 De Loss St., Framingham, Mass. Filed by JOSEPH H. HUNTER, Attorney in Pension Claims Washington, D. C. ACT OF JUNE 5, 1920. Any person who served ninety days or more in the military or naval service of the United States during the War with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection, or the China Relief Expedition between April 21, 1898, and July 4, 1902, who has been honorably discharged therefrom, and who is suffering from any mental or physical disability, not the result of his own vicious habits, and thereby rendered unable to earn a support, may be entitled to a pension. Rates range from $12 to $30 per month, proportioned to the degree of inability to earn a support, pension to commence from date of filing declaration, upon proof that the disability then existed. Any person who served as noted above and who has reached the age of 62 years is entitled to a pension of $12 per month; 68 years, $18 per month; 72 years, $24 per month; and 75 years, $30 per month. INSTRUCTIONS---READ CAREFULLY. Under tha law a person may not receive pension from the Bureau of Pensions and compensation or vocational training pay through the United States Veterans' Bureau covering the same period of time. That part of the declaration referring to service between April 7, 1917, and February 9, 1922, should show whether the claimant or any member of his family rendered any service in the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States during said period, and if so, the full name under which each served should be stated together with the designation of the organization in (or the vessel on) which such service was rendered, with dates of enlistment and discharge. The term "family" includes: Child, legally adopted child, stepchild, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, father and mother through adoption, and person who has stood in place of parent for a period of not less than one year prior to induction into service. INVALID. Act of May 1, 1926 Dis. Harold A. Sinclair 7 De Loss St., Framingham, Mass. Servie M. 1 Mainne Inf. Application filed: May 27, 1926. No other claim June 14, 1926 F. S. W. Clerk. Attorney: Joseph H Hunter P.O. Washington, D. C. DECLARATION FOR PENSION. Act of June 5, 1920. War with Spain, Phillippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition. State of Massachusetts, County of Middlesex, ss: On this 24th day of May, 1926, personally appeared Harold A. Sinclair before me the undersigned, who makes the following declaration as an application for pension under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved June 5, 1920. That he is 47 years of age; that he was born July 21, 1878. That he is the identical Harold A. Sinclair, who enlisted about May 25, 1898, at Augusta Maine, under the name of Harold A. Sinclair, in Co. M, 1st Maine Inf., and was honorably discharged about November 1, 1898, at Portland Maine, having served ninety days or more during the War with Spain, the Phillipine Insurrection, or China Relief Expedition between April 21, 1898, and July 4, 1902. That he also served as cook for Head quarters Co. during one Muster at Fort Ethan Allen in 1924 Maine National Guard. That otherwise than herein stated he was not employed in the United States military or naval service. That his personal description at time of first enliistment was as follows: Height 5 feet 8 inches; complexion light; color of eyes Blue; color of hair Black; that his ocupation was Photographer. That since leaving the service he has resided at Pittsfield and Dexter Maine, Framingham Mass., and his occupation has been Machinist and Mill Wright. That he is suffering from a mental or physical disability of a permanent character not the result of his own vicious habits, which so incapacitates him from the performance of manual labor as to render him Partially unable to earn a support, to wit: Rheumatism and General poor health. That he did not serve in the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States between April 6, 1917, and February 9, 1922, or at any time during said period. That no member of his family served in the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States between April 6, 1917, and February 9, 1922, or at any time during said period. That he has not applied for pension under application No.______ Certificate No.______. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States, under act of Congress approved June 5, 1920. He hereby constitutes and appoints JOSEPH H. HUNTER, of Washington, D. C., his true and lawful attorney, hereby annulling and revoking all former powers of attorney, to prosecute his claim. That he hereby agrees to allow his said attorney the legal fee when pension is allowed. s// Harold Albert Sinclair Framingham, Mass. Attest: s// Maurice D. Brooks Saxonville, Mass. s// James Burns Saxonville, Mass. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of May, A. D. 1926, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing, including the words _______erased, and the words________added; and that I have no interest, direct of indirect in the prosecution of this claim. s// John B. Burns, Notary Public. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS R. L. E, Ex'r. Invalid division I.O. No. 1541490 Harold A. Sinclair M. 1st Maine Inf. June 28, 1926 The Adjutant General, War Department. Sir: For use in this claim you are requested to furnish the full military and medical history and a statement setting forth the personal description, physical defects, age, birthplace and occupation, whether married or single, and name and address of next of kin noted at enlistment of Harold A. Sinclair who, it is alleged, enlisted on May 25, 1898 at Augusta Me., served as a _________in Co. M. 1st Maine Inf. and was discharged on Nov. 1, 1898 at Portland Maine. If any charges of desertion, unauthorized absence, or absence without leave appear, state the nature and periods of such absence. If the soldier had other service, the full history and statement along above lines are desired. Loan of certificate of examination preliminary to muster-out is requested. If certificate not on file furnish tracing of signature. Very respectfully, ____________Commissioner. WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE Washington, July 3, 1926. Respectfully returned to the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS. Claim No. I. O. 1541490 Name: Harold A. Sinclair Organization: Co. M, 1st Maine Inf. Personal description: Age 21 yrs., Height 5 ft. 7½ in., Complexion, light, eyes blue, Hair black, Place of birth Palmyra, Me., Occupation photographer, Conjugal condition single, Person to be notified in case of emergency: Albert A. Sinclair, Pittsfield, me., relationship not shown. Enrolled May 11, 1898 Was enlisted and was M./O. with Co. Oct. 28, 1898. From M./I. to M./O. he held the rank of Pvt. The rolls on file for that period do not show him absent except as follows: in conf. from July 19 to July 29, 1898. Original report of medical examination preliminary to muster-0ut loaned herewith. No record of physical defect at enlistment found. No evidence of venereal disease, drug- addiction, ???????, or wounds or injuries incurred not in line of duty found. s// Robert C. Davis Major general The Adjutant General. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS Invalid Division. I. O. No.1541490 Harold A. Sinclair M. 1. Maine Inf. WASHINGTON, D. C.,June 28, 1926 Sir: Please answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below. The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your widow or children. Use the inclosed envelope, which requires no stamp. s// Winfield Scott, Commisioner by Washington Gardner. Mr. Harold A. Sinclair Framingham, Massahusetts No. 1. Date and place of birth? Answer: Palmyra Maine July 21, 1878. The name of organizations in which you served? Answer: Co. M, 1st Maine Inf., I was cook for Head quarters Co Maine N. G. in 1924. No. 2. What was your post office at enlistment? Answer: Pittsfield Maine. No. 3. State your wife's full name and her maiden name. Answer; Lula May Sinclair, Lula May Hatch. No. 4. When, where, and by whom were you married? Answer: Pittsfield Maine May 16th, 1899, Rev.Leroy W. Coons. No. 5. Is there any official or church record of your marriage? If so, where? Answer: Town records at Pittsfield Maine. No. 6. Were you previously married? If so, state the name of your former wife, the date of the marriage, and the date and place of her death or divorce. If there was more than one previous marriage, let your answer include all former wives. Answer: No. No. 7. If your present wife was married before her marriage to you, state the name of her former husband, the date of such marriage, and the date and place of his death or divorce, and state whether he ever rendered any military or naval service, and, if so, give name of the organization in which he served. If she was married more than once before her marriage to you, let your answer include all former husbands. Answer There was no previous marriage. No. 8. Are you living with your wife? Answer: Yes. If there has been a separation give date of same. Answer:_________ No. 9. State the names and dates of birth of all your children, living or dead. Answer: Frederick Albert Sinclair, born April 11th, 1900 Gertrude Marion Sinclair, born Nov. 9, 1902 Gwendolyn Sinclair, born May 2, 1905 Wallace Clayton sinclair, born Jan. 23, 1918 (Signature) Harold A. Sinclair Date: July 6, 1926 CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION No. of claim Orig. 1541490 Name Harold A. Sinclair P. O. address 7 De Loss St., Framingham, Mass. Pensioned at none dollars per month Address of Board Marlboro, Mass. Date of examination Aug 4 - 26 Origin of disabilities and date of incurrence as alleged by claimant Typhoid Fever in Service, Pain in Side Left near appendix Birthplace Palmyra, Me.; age 48 years; height 5-8½; weight: normal 156; present 156, complexion Medium; color of eyes Blue; color of hair Black; occupation: former weaver; present mill wright; permanent marks and scars other than those described below Angular scar on right forearm & left little finger tip gone. Pulse rate 84 sitting, 96 standing, 108 after exercise, 84 after two minutes rest; respiration 20 sitting, 22 after exercise, 26 after two minutes rest; temperature 98.6. Unless there is evidence of disease under the various subject headings only the first question need be answered. General appearance Fair; state of nutrition Fair; muscular development Good. Eyes: External structures, each eye neg.; internal structures, each eye neg. Vision uncorrected O. D. 20/30 O. S.20/30 corrected O. D. 20/none O.S.20/none. Ears: Auditory canals: Normal? neg.; discharge none Ordinary conversation: right 6 feet; left 6 feet. Loud conversation: Right,24 feet; left 24 feet. Nose and throat: Normal? normal. Cardio-vascular system: Heart: Normal? no; if not, apex beat 5 ?????; area of dullness: normal or enlarged? normal, Slight ?????; lesion none; cyanosis none ædema none; dyspnæa moderate; anæmia somewhat Arterio- sclerosis? yes; general slight; Blood pressure diastolic 82; systolic 148 Respiratory system: Measurements: Full inspiration 38½; full expiration 35½; at rest 36½. Lungs: Normal? Yes; if not, any dullness None; consolidation None; cavities None; adhesions None; rales None, fine None, coarse None, cough None, expectoration None; hemorrhage None. Digestive system: Mouth: Normal? No; if not pyorrhœa No; teeth lost All; condition of remaining teeth None; gums Normal; tongue Normal. Stomach: Normal? Yes. Abdomen: Normal? No; if not, any timpany No; pain McBuneys; tumors No; condition of liver Tender; spleen Yes; palpable No; cachexia No; jaundice No. Rectum: Normal? Yes. Genito- urinary system: Kidneys: Normal? Yes; bladder normal? Yes; prostate normal? Yes. Urinalysis: Amount 1; color stoun;reaction Acid; specific gravity 1012; albumen No; sugar No. Nervous system: Normal? Yes; tremors Yes. Hernia? No. Hydrocele? No. Varicocele? No. Rheumatism? Absent. Varicose veins? No. Flat foot? No. Evidence of past or present vicious habits: Alcohol, drugs, primary sore, syphilitic eruption, gonorrhœa No. Results of tests for the following, if made: Syphilis, tuberculosis, malaria, and blood No. ADDITIONAL NOTES We would recommend 1/10 on his heart & atherosclerosis. Claimant's signature Harold A. sinclair The above claimant was examined by us on Aug. 4, 1926 Pres. C. W. Smith, Sect. G R Davis, Treas. Albert E. LeMaibre. SURGEONS PARTICIPATING IN THE EXAMINATION MUST PERSONALLY SIGN THIS REPORT INSTRUCTIONS No discussion or correspondence should be held with claimants who find fault with the rate allowed by the Bureau, and under no circumstances should the certificate of examination, or any part thereof, be shown to the claimant or other person or read in his presence. Dissatisfied claimants may be told that in all cases the Bureau reserves the right to fix the ultimate rate. No examination made by one member of the Board will be accepted unless such examination is made upon a special order from the Bureau or unless the circumstances are exceptional. When a claimant presents himself for examination a brief statement should be obtained from him showing the character of disabilities from which he claims to suffer. It is essential to fill in all spaces down to and including the personal description. It is a provision of the law that every report shall specifically and accurately set forth the physical condition of the claimant, and include a full description of every existing disability whether included in the order or not. Vicious habits: This does not mean those found only at the time of the examination, but includes the effects of former habits or infection. All lesions resulting from such habits should be fully described. Under the Act of May 1, 1920: When the rate of $72 is recommended, the certificate should demonstrate the necessity for regular aid and attendance by a complete description of the disabilities, and should contain a statement showing how often and in what particular acts the claimant needs the assistance of another person. Under the Act of June 5, 1920: The rates should be based on mental or physical disabilities of a permanent character, not the result of claimant's own vicious habits, which so incapacitate him for the performance of manual labor as to render him unable to earn a support, and should be expressed as 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or total. Temporary conditions and all disabilities resulting from vicious habits should be described but should not be included in the rate. Deafness in a degree less than severe of both ears and impaired vision less than 20/40 should in the absence of structural changes be disregarded under this act. Under the General Law: Each disability should be rated separately, from $2 to $17, whth the following exceptions: When the disability or the sum of the disabilities of service origin is equivalent to the loss of a hand or foot for the performance of manual labor the rate should be $24; if inability to perform any manual labor has resulted therefrom, $30; if frequent and periodical aid and attendance of another person is necessary, solely by reason of disabilities due to service, $50; if such personal aid and attendance be regular and continual, $72. For rates under General Law on specific disabilities, see Book of Instructions. Do not rate except on physical signs of disability described, not due to vicious habits. The rate must be in harmony with the degree of incapacity for earning a support by manual labor, which has been defined by the Department as meaning work of a useful character performed with bodily exertion or muscular effort. It does not necessarily mean hard work, as with pick and shovel. MEDICAL EXAMINATION Wao-Class Orig. I. O. No. 1541490 SOLDIER Harold A. Sinclair 7 De Loss St. Framingham, Massachusetts ATTORNEY Joseph H. Hunter 1023 H. St. N. W. Washington, D. C. M. C. No Disabilities rheumatism, general debility. Date July 19, 1926 Edwards, Examiner. Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Act of June 2, 1930 DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION WAR WITH SPAIN, PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION, AND CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION The Pension Certificate should not be forwarded with the Application On this 14th day of February, 1931, before me, the undersigned, personally appeared Harold A. Sinclair, who makes the following declaration as an application for increase of pension under the provisions of the act of Congress of June 2, 1930. That he is 52 years of age; that he was born July 21, 1878 at Palmyra, Maine. That he is the identical person, who enlisted May 25, 1898 at Augusta, Maine, under the name of Harold A. Sinclair, in co. M, 1st Maine Inf., and was honorably discharged Nov. 1, 1898 at Portland, Maine, having served during the War with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection, and China Relief Expedition between April 21, 1898, and July 4, 1902. That he is a pensioner of the United States at the rate of 20 dollars per month, for partial inability to earn a support by manual labor, and that he believes himself to be entitled to an increase in pension under the act of June 2, 1930, on account of increased Disabiltiy, rheumatism, General Disability. That he was not employed in the military or naval service prior to May 25, 1898. That he has not been employed in the military or naval service since Nov. 1, 1898. That he did not serve in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States between April 6, 1917, and July 2, 1921, or at any time during said period. He hereby appoints R. R. FLYNN, Commissioner of State Aid and Pensions, State House, Boston, his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim (without fee); That the number of his pension certificate is 1541490. Signature: Harold A. Sinclair, 122 Meadow St., Saxonville P.O., Framingham, Mass. 1st witness signature: Mrs. Lula Sinclair, Saxonville, Mass. 2nd witness signature: Constance N. Vose, Box 113, Framingham, Mass. State of Massahusetts, County of Middlesex. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of February, 1931, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing, including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Signed: Maxham E. Nash, Notary Public, Box 113, Framingham, Mass. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS ACT OF JUNE 2, 1930 CLAIM FOR INCREASE War with Spain, Philippine Insurrection, and China Relief Expediion. Certificate No. 1541490 Claimant Harold A. sinclair Service Co. M 1st Maine Inf. PENSION CERTIFICATE NOT REQUIRED Filed by STATE AID AND PENSION DEPARTMENT State House Boston, Mass. Claimant should answer fully the following: No. 1. Are a married man? If so, state your wife's full name and her maiden name. Answer: Lula M. Hatch. No. 2. When, where , and by whom were you married to your present wife? Answer: May 16, 1899, Pittsfield, Me., Minister. No. 3. What record of your marriage to her exists? Answer: Public Record. No. 4. Were you previously married? Answer: No; If so, steate the name of your former wife or wives, the date of your marriage to each, and the date and place of death or divorce of each former wife. Answer: _______ No. 5. Have your any children living? If so, state their names and the dates of their birth. Answer: Wallace, born Jan. 22, 1918. Signature: Harold A. Sinclair SYNOPSIS OF ACT OF JUNE 2, 1930 Any person who served 90 days or more in the military or naval service of the United States during the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection, or the China relief expedition, between April 21, 1898, and July 4, 1902, who has been honorably discharged therefrom, or, having served less than 90 days, ws discharged for a disability incurred in service in line of duty and who is suffering from any disability of a permanent character and thereby rendered unable to earn a support, may be entitled to a pension. The rates are as follows: $20 per month for one-tenth disability; $25, for one-fourth; $35, for one-half; $50, for three-fourths; and $60 for total. Any person who served as noted above and who has reached the age of 62 years, $30 per month; 68 years, $40; 72 years$50; and 75 years, $60. The rate of $72 per month is provided for a person pensioned according to this paragraph who is helpless or blind, or who may need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person. Any person who served 70 days or more and less than 90 days in the military or naval service of the United States during the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection, or the China relief expedition between April 21, 1898, and July 4, 1902, who has been honorably discharged therefrom, and who is suffering from any disability of a permanent character and thereby rendered unable to earn a support, may be entitled to a pension. The rates are as follows: $12 per month for one-tenth disability; $15 for one-fourth; $18 for one-half; $24 for three-fourths; and $30 for total. Any person with the service required by this paragraph who has reached 62 years is entitled to $12 per month; 68 years, $18; 72 years, $24; and 75 years, $30. The rate of $50 per month is provided for a person pensioned according to this paragraph who is helpless or blind or who may need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person. INSTRUCTIONS---READ CAREFULLY Under the law, a person may not receive pension from the Bureau of Pensions and compensation through the United States Veterans'Burear covering the same period of time, except that the receipt of compensation by a widow, child, or parent on account of the death or disability of any person will not bar the payment of pension on account of the death, disability, or service of any other person. The declaration and testimony executed in the United States must be before some officer of a court of record having custody of its seal, a notary public, justice of the peace, or other officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If such officer is not required by law to have and use a seal, his official character, signature, and term of office must be certified by the proper State, county, or city officer under his official seal, unless such certificate has been filed in the Bureau of Pensions for general reference. FOREIGN COUNTRIES.---This declaration should be signed and sworn to before a United States Minister or Consul or other consul officer; or before some officer of the country duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes, and whose official character and signature shall be duly authenticated by the certificate of a United States Minister or Consul, or other consular officer. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS Act of June 2, 1930 CLAIM FOR INCREASE War with Spain, Philippine Insurrection, and China Relief Expedition. Certificate No. 1541490 Claimant Harold A. Sinclair Service Co. M, 1st Me. Inf. Pension Certificate Not Required Filed by STATE AID AND PENSION DEPARTMENT State House Boston, Mass. Claimant should answer fully the following: No. 1. Are you a married man? If so, state your wife's full name and her maiden name. Answer: Yes. No. 2. When, where, and by whom were you married to your present wife? Answer: May 16th, 1899, Pittsfield, Maine, Rev. Leroy W. Coons. No. 3. What record of your marriage to her exists? Answer: Marriage Certificate and Town Record. No. 4. Were you previously married? Answer: No. If so, state the name of your former wife or wives, the date or your marriage to each, and the date and place of death or divorce of each former wife. Answer: _______ No. 5. Have you any children living? If so, state their names and the dates of their birth. Answer: Four: Frederick Albert Sinclair, April 11, 1900 Gertrude Marion, Nov. 9, 1902 Gwendolyn, May 2, 1905 Wallace Clayton, Jan. 23, 1918 Signed: Harold A. Sinclair SYNOPSIS OF ACT OF JUNE 2, 1930 Any person who served 90 days or more in the military or naval service of the United States during the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection, or the China relief expedition, between April 21, 1898, and July 4, 1902, who has been honorably discharged therefrom, or, having served less than 90 days, was discharged for a disability incurred in service in line of duty and who is suffering from any disability of a permanent character and thereby rendered unable to earn a support, may be entitled to a pension. The rates are as follows: $20 per month for one-tenth disability; $25, for one-foutrth; $35, for one-half; $50, for three-fourths; and $60 for total. Any person who served as noted above and who has reached the age of 62 years, $30 per month; 68 years, $40; 72 years$50; and 75 years, $60. The rate of $72 per month is provided for a person pensioned according to this paragraph who is helpless or blind, or who may need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person. Any person who served 70 days or more and less than 90 days in the military or naval service of the United States during the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection, or the China relief expedition between April 21, 1898, and July 4, 1902, who has been honorably discharged therefrom, and who is suffering from any disability of a permanent character and thereby rendered unable to earn a support, may be entitled to a pension. The rates are as follows: $12 per month for one-tenth disability; $15 for one-fourth; $18 for one-half; $24 for three-fourths; and $30 for total. Any person with the service required by this paragraph who has reached 62 years is entitled to $12 per month; 68 years, $18; 72 years, $24; and 75 years, $30. The rate of $50 per month is provided for a person pensioned according to this paragraph who is helpless or blind or who may need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person. INSTRUCTIONS---READ CAREFULLY Under the law, a person may not receive pension from the Bureau of Pensions and compensation through the United States Veterans'Burear covering the same period of time, except that the receipt of compensation by a widow, child, or parent on account of the death or disability of any person will not bar the payment of pension on account of the death, disability, or service of any other person. The declaration and testimony executed in the United States must be before some officer of a court of record having custody of its seal, a notary public, justice of the peace, or other officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If such officer is not required by law to have and use a seal, his official character, signature, and term of office must be certified by the proper State, county, or city officer under his official seal, unless such certificate has been filed in the Bureau of Pensions for general reference. FOREIGN COUNTRIES.---This declaration should be signed and sworn to before a United States Minister or Consul or other consul officer; or before some officer of the country duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes, and whose official character and signature shall be duly authenticated by the certificate of a United States Minister or Consul, or other consular officer. ACT OF JUNE 2, 1930 INCREASE Cert. No. 1541490 Harold A. Sinclair P. O., _______ County, ________ State, _________ Application filed Feb 26, 1931 MEDICAL EXAMINATION Law-Class ____________ S. C. No. 1541490 SOLDIER Harold A. Sinclair Address 122 Meadow St. Saxonville P. O., Mass. M. C. No Date Mar 19/31 Withamsim, Examiner. CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION No. of claim Ctf. 1541490 Name Harold A. Sinclair P. O. address 122 Meadow St., Saxonville, Mass Pensioned at 20.00 dollars per month. Name and address of Examining Surgeon: William P. Derby Saxonville, Mass. Date of examination March 29, 1931 Origin of disabilities and date of incurrence as alleged by claimant: Rheumatism for 10 years in shoulders legs and fingers. Short of breath and dizzy at times. Very constipated. Takes epsom salts and castor oil. Headaches frequently. Sour stomach. Cannot eat much at one time; eats little and often. Birthplace Palmyra, Maine; age 52 years; height 5-8; weight: Normal 149 present 160; complexion Dark; color of eyes Grey; color of hair Grey; occupation: Former Photography; present Machinist; permanent marks and scars other than those described below Tattoo left forearm, eagle & globe. Pulse rate sitting 68, standing 74, after two minutes rest 72; respiration sitting 16, standing 24, after two munutes rest 22; blood pressure: Systolic 140, diastolic 80; temperature 98.6. Unless there is evidence of disease, only the first question need be answered under each heading. General appearance: Fair; state of nutrition good; muscular development poor; carriage fair; gait good; posture fair. Eyes: External structures, each eye normal; internal structures, each eye _______ ; Vision uncorrected: Right 20/50, Left 20/50; Corrected: Right 20/20, Left 20/20. Ears: Auditory canals: Normal? Yes, Discharge No; Ordinary conversation: Right 20 feet; left 20 feet. Loud conversation Right_______, Left ________. Nose and throat: Normal? Yes. Cardio-vascular system: Normal? Yes. If not, is area of dullness normal or enlarged? Any lesion, dyspnea, edema, or cyanosis? Is there anemia or arteriosclerosis? If any signs of aneurism, describe fully. A pale man. Conjunctivae show anaemia. Heart area normal. No murmur. Heart sounds are feeble, no arhythmia. Respiratory system: Normal? Yes. If not, give chest measurements on inspiration, expiration, and at rest. Any dullness, consolidations, cavities, adhesions, rales, cough, expectoration, or hemorrhage?__________. Digestive system: Mouth, teeth, stomach, bowels, liver, spleen, and rectum normal? If not, describe abnormal conditions. Fake teeth (upper and lower plates). Nervous system: Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and mentality normal? Yes. If not, test reflexes, power, sensation, etc. any tremor, paralysis, or disorientation? Is Romberg's sign present? State diagnosis. ________. Rheumatism: Articular or muscular: Yes. What joints, if any, affected? Is there swelling, crepitus, atrophy, deformity, lost motion, or ankylosis? Crepitus in shoulders and knees. Arthritic deformity of fingers of right hand. Joints of left fingers enlarged, but not twisted or deformed as are the right fingers. Flexion of all fingers diminished a little, so has difficulty in holding tightly a wrench or other tool. Genito-urinary system: Kidneys, bladder, and prostate Normal? Yes. Urinalysis: Color _______; reaction__________; specific gravity 1010; albumin No; sugar No; pus ________; blood _______; shreds_________; casts_______. Hernia? NO. Inguinal, femoral, ventral, or umbilical? ___________ Note size of tumor. If inguinal, state whether complete or incomplete, and whether retainable ty truss. Hudroceld? No. Varicocele? No. Size________; right_______; left_____. Varicose veins? No. State size of veins and indicate location on diagram. Are they sacculated or ruptured? any scars or ulcers? Is an elastic stocking worn? ______. Flat foot? No. Right______; left_________; partial_______; complete_______; pronation________; eversion________; limp_______; stand on toes_______. Gunshot wounds, injuries, amputations: Describe disabling effects of injuries. Points of amputations, locations of scars, etc., should be indicated on the diagram. Distal joint of little finger left hand amputated by a buzz saw 14 years ago. Evidence of effects of past or present vicious habits; results of tests, if made: Alcohol, narcotics, syphilis, gonorrhea_______________. ADDITIONAL NOTES (blank) RATE RECOMMENDED: 1/2 The above claimant was examined by me on March 29, 1931. Sigened: William P. Derby INSTRUCTIONS It is a provision of the law (act of September 22, 1922) that the report of examination shall specifically and accurately set forth the physical condition of the claimant and include a full description of every existing disability. No fee shall be paid until a complete report has been submitted. A brief statement fhould be obtained from the claimant showing the character of the disabilities from which he claims to suffer. All spaces down to and including the personal description must be filled in. Veterans of the Civil War.---Describe conditions and recommend a rate, if warranted, in accordance with the instructions on the order. The act of June 2, 1930, is for the benefit of disabled veterans of the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection, or the China Relief Expedition. The rate under this act should be based on the aggregate of mental or physical disabilities, without regard to vicious habits, which so incapacitate the veteran for the performance of manual labor as to render him unable to earn a support and the degree of inability to earn a support by manual labor should be expressed as 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or total. When regular aid and attendance is required, that fact should be stated and the date of commencement ascertained and noted. The act of March 3, 1927, is for Veterans of Indian wars or campaigns. The rate under this act should be based on mental or physical disabilities, not the results of the claimant's own vicious habits, which so incapacitate the veteran for the performance of manual labor as to render him unable to earn a support and the degree of such disability should be expressed as 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or total. The rate should be in harmony with the degree of incapacity for earning a support by manual labor, which has been defined as meaning work of a useful character performed with bodily exertion or muscular effort. It does not necessarily mean hard work, as with pick and shovel. The General Law.---Under this law only disabilities which have been contracted in the military or naval service and in line of duty are pensionable. Each disability should be rated separately from $2 to $17 with the following exceptions: When the disability or the sum of the disabilities is equivalent to the loss of a hand or foot for the performance of manual labor the rate should be $24; if inability to perform any manual labor has resulted therefrom, $30, if frequent and periodical aid and attendance of another person is necessary, solely by reason of disabilities due to service, $50; if such personal aid and attendance be regular and continual, $72. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS ACT OF JUNE 2, 1930 DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION War with Spain, Phillippine Insurrection, and China Relief Expedition On this 15th day of April, 1932, before me, the undersigned, personally appeared Harold A. Sinclair, who makes the following declaration as an application for increase of pension under the provisions of the act of Congress of June 2, 1930. That he is 53 years of age; that he was born July 21st, 1878 at Palmyra Maine. That he is the identical Harold A. Sinclair, who enlisted about May 25, 1898, at Augusta, Me., under the name of Harold A. Sinclair, in Private Co. M, 1 Me. Inf., and was honorably discharged about Nov. 1st, 1898, at Portland, Me., having served during the War with Spain, The Philippine Insurrection, and China Relief Expedition between April 21, 1898, and July 4, 1902. That he is a pensioner of the United States at the rate of thirty- five dollars per month, for partial inability to earn a support by manual labor, and that he believes himself to be entitled to an increase in pension under the act of June 2, 1930, on account of Fell from staging approximatly eighteen feet. Landed on cement floor in sitting position. Xray at Framingham Mass. Hospital shows fifth Lumbar Vertebra displaced about one-half inch body was crushed Dislocated right wrist. That he was not employed in the military or naval service prior to May, 1898. That he has been employed in the military or naval service since Nov. 1, 1898. (Served 2 weeks in local encampment as Cook 1924). That he did not serve in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States between April 6, 1917, and July 2, 1921, or at any time during said period. That he has not filed a claim in the United States Veterans' Bureau on account of such service, the number of which is ______; that he is not in receipt of compensation through said bureau under C ________. That no member of his family served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States between April 6, 1917, and July 2, 1921, or at any time during said period. He hereby appoints R. R. Flynn, Commissioner of State Aid and Pensions, State House, Boston, his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim (without fee). That the number of his pension certificate is 1541490. Signed: Harold A. Sinclair 122 Meadow St. Saxonville, Mass. Two attesting witnesses: Joseph W. Danforth Framingham, Mass. Newton F. Cokell Framingham, Mass. State of Massachusetts, County of Middlesex. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of April, 1932, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing, including the words______ erased, and the words _______added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Signed: Brenton A. Hudway Notary Public Framingham, Mass. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Form 2507, Revised Feb, 1932 REQUEST FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION To: Manager, Boston, Mass. Date May 16, 1932 In reply refer to : MBAA Claim No. SC. 1541490 Name of Claimant: Harold A. Sinclair Address: 122 Meadow St. Saxonville, Framingham, Middlesex Co. Mass. 1. It is requested that you arrange for a physical examination of the above-named claimant on___Date_____ for pension. 2. Type of examination desired: Increase, Act of June 2, 1930. 3. Date of filing claim 4/25/32 Date of most recent examination 3/29/31. 4. Nature of disease or injury: fifth lumbar vertebra displaced, crushed body and dislocated right - wrist - results of fall. UNITED STATES VETERANS BUREAU Medical Form 2545 - Revised July, 1930 REPORT OF PHYSICAL EXAMINATION C-No. 1541490 1. Claimant's name Sinclair, Harold A. Address Saxonville, Mass. 2. Examined Framingham 5/25/32 - 5/26/32. 3. Age 54. 4. Color W. 5. If examination was made in a hospital, fill in the following: Office R&L 6. Rank and organization Private Co M 1st Maine Vo. Infantry. 7 date of induction May 25, 1898, of discharge from service Nov. 1, 1898 8. Brief outline of claimant's disability since service: March 18, 1932 - fell from stagging 18 feet high landing on right buttox on a cement floor. In hospital from March 18 to April 29, 1932. Framingham Union Hospital. Fracture of the 5th lumlar vetebrae and dislocated - forward ½ inch - a dislocation of right wrist. Movements of hips and legs both in walking and getting out of chair or bed cause extreme pain. Since accident has had numbness and prickling sensation of both feet that extends up above knees. Feet swollen and legs twice normal size. Right hand and fingers swollen, painful and cannot move wrist. Has pain in right shoulder and cannot move it as normal. For past year has had pain in left foot and ankle almost constantly, with swelling. 9. Present complaint (subjective symptoms, not diagnosis):_____ (blank)___. 10. Physical examination (claimant must be stripped): Temperature 98.6, pulse 90, time of day 5P.M., blood pressure 124systolic, 80 diastolic; height 68 inches; weight 140; standard weight before onset of present illness 160; highest weight over the past year 161; lowest weight over the past yeaar 140. Did you weigh the claimant? No. Sputum (tub. bac.) ______. Vision (Snellen chart): Uncorrected R-40/20, L-40/20. Corrected by glasses R-20/20, L-20/20; Hearing (spoken voice) R-20/20, L-20/20. Physical examination continued (nose and throat, sinuses; heart (see Marginal Note 1); gastro-intestinal; surgical; orthopedic, etc.): Well developed - poorly nourished - and anemic. Throat negative - meucus membrane negative. Teeth - plates both upper and lower. Heart: Standing-pulse 88, Rythm fair; Recumbent - pulse 84; rythm fair - systolic pressure 128; diastolic pressure 78. Could not exercise applicant on account of physical condition. Area of dullness - normal - apex beat weak. No murmurs; no thrills, but all heart sounds weak. Gastro-intestinal negative. Surgical negative. Orthopedic: Wearing a brace over lumlar vertebrae. Cannot bend in any direction from hips without pain - motion extremely limited - numbness from above both knees to feet, and walking or getting out of chair painful; ankles and feet swollen; twice normal size, extreme pain expecially of left ankle and feet on walking. Right shoulder movements limited above head; cannot put arm behind back. Right wrist and fingers swollen and painful; cannot move wrist or fingers. X-ray examination (give date, place, authorship, interpretation): Framingham Union Hospital - March 22, 1932. Laboratory findings (may be copied from original laboratory report): Framingham Union Hospital - March 18 to April 28, 1932. EXAMINATION OF LUNGS Shape of chest: Broad, flat, medium, mobility: General expansion good and supraclavicular and infraclavicular equal over chest, over apex spaces our. Scapulae not prominent. on both sides good and equal. Good expansion, vocal fremitus not exagerated, no thoracid tenderness. Measurements rest 33, inspiratation 34½, expiration 32. Percussion: Right lung: No dullness normal resonance. Left lung: No dullness normal resonance. Auscultation (during normal inspiration following expiratory cough; state quality and location of rales): Right lung: Normal breath sounds on inspiration and expiratory cough following. Left lung: Normal breath sounds on inspiration and expiratory cough following. Summary of lung findings (indicate areas of infiltration, consolidation, etc. by lobes; add tuberculous complications): ______ (blank)______. Pulmonary diagnosis No demonstrable findings. I believe that he will require an attendant for an indefinite length of time. General diagnosis (based on entire physical condition): Articular rheumatism of right shoulder, right wrist, right hand, and left ankle. Severe. Fracture of 5th lumbar vertebrae. Severe. Chronic myocarditis moderate. Severe. Is claimant bedridden? No. Is he confined to his bed Part time. because of pulmonary condition? No. or because of other disability? Yes. Is claimant able to travel? No. Do you advise observation to determine diagnosis? No. Will claimant accept hospital care? Yes. Is an attendant necessary for travel? Yes. Did you examine the claimant yourself? Yes. Name of Examiner Albert S. Owen Title Maj. Med. Res. Corps Address of Examiner Framingham, Mass. Statement by Claimant. --- My answers to Question 9 have been read to Me, and I hereby certify that the complaints therein recorded are all that I am suffering from to my knowledge. Signed: Harold A. Sinclair. June 14, 1933 S.C.1541490 MBAA Mr. Harold A. Sinclair R.R.4 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Dear Sir: A review of all claims in which payments of benefits were being made on March 20, 1933 was undertaken for the purpose of determining entitlement to benefits provided by Public No. 2, 73d Contress, entitled "An Act to maintain the credit of the United States Government". Your claim has been carefully reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the above entitled Act, and on the evidence of record in your case it has been determined that you are entitled to, and there is being approved in your favor, effective July 1, 1933, an award of pension in the amount of $30 monthly, on account of permanent total disability. This award is in place of the pension you are now receiving. Regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of Public No. 2, 73d Congress, provide that, except as to degree of disability, an application for review on appeal may be filed within six months from the date of this notice, or Jyly 1, 1933, whichever is the later date. In the event you contemplate filing such an application it is suggested that it be deferred until after July 1, 1933, when the condition of the work incident to the review of claims will permit of expedited action on applications of this character. By direction, W. W. Morgan Director of Pensions. Form P-104b, Notice of Continuance of Payments. INFORMATION REQUIRED BY ACT OF MARCH 20, 1933 The information asked by the questions below is essential to the proper adjudication of your claim under Public No. 2, Seventy-Third Congress. Relative to the preparation of answers, attention is invited to the following provisions of section no. 12 of this act: "That whoever in any claim for benefits under this title or by regulations issued pursuant to thes title, makes any sworn statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, shall be guilty of perjury and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than two years, or both." The disallowance of your claim will be the result of your failure to return this form immediately, with questions answered, to the Veterans Administration at the following address: E. W. MOrgan, Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. Mr. Harold A. Sinclair R.R. 4 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine June 14, 1933 S.C. 1541490 MBAA 1. Are you married or single? Married. Have you any children under 16 years of age? Yess, one. What is your annual income from wages, salaries, earnings, or emoluments from whatever source derived? $936.00 or $18.00 per week from Workman's Compencation Acti of Mass. which may be stopped at any time. 2..Are you holding an office, either appointive or elective, under the United States Government or the municipal government of the District of Columbia, or under any corporation, the majority of the stock of which is owned by the United States? No. Give name and address of employer. __________. 3. Are you in receipt of any other pension, compensation, allowance, retirement pay, insurance, retainer pay, active service pay, or other benefit from the United States Government? No. If so, give details, including claim number. _______. 4. Have you ever applied for any other pension, compensation, allowance, insurance, retirement pay, retainer pay, or other benefit from the United States? No. If so, give details, including claim number. ________. 5. Are you being furnished room and board in a hospital, home, asylum, sanatorium, institution, or penal institution by the United States, any State, any county, any city or town or community? No. If so, state particulars, including the name and location of the hospital or other institution, when such care commenced, and when it is now contemplated that it will end. __________. 6. Where do you reside? Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis Countty, State of Maine. I hereby certify that all of the answers to the questions above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and further certify that if any of the circumstances, shown by those answers, change at any future time, I shall immediately notify your office. Signed: Harold Albert Sinclair RFD 4 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Subscribed and sworn to before me this twenty fourth day of June, 1933 Percy A. Hasty, Notary Public. QUESTIONNAIRE FORM Date June 12, 1934. C-No. 2317925 Full Name Harold A.bert Sinclair Address Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, R.F.D. 4 1. Exact date of entrance into the military or naval service. (If more than one enlistment, give all dates) May 25, 1898. 2. Did you actively serve in (a) the Philippine Insurrection? No. (b) the Boxer Rebellion? No. (c) Give exact dates of service in each________ 3. Were you in receipt of pension for June, 1930? Yes. 4. (a) Did you file an Income Tax Return for the year 1933? No. (b) With what Collector of Internal Revenue? _______- (c) Did you pay a Federal Income Tax on your 1933 income? No. (d) What was your total income from all sources during the year 1933? $1400. $18 weekly compensation which man stop any time is part of this income, the rest pension. 5. (a) Are you at present employed? No. (b) Give name and address of employer________ (c) What is your monthly salary?______ 6. (a) Are you married? Yes. (b) Give wife's or husband's full name and address Lula May Sinclair, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, R.F.D. 4 (c) Were you receiving pension under division of pension on March 19, 1933? Yes. (d) If so, has your marital status or family situation changed since that date? No. 7. Are you being furnished hospital treatment, institutional or domiciliary care by the United States, any State, County, City or Town? No. If any of the answers above change at any time while I am receiving pension I shal promptly notify the Director, Veterans' Claims Service, Veterans' Administration, Washington, D. C. Signed: Harold A. Sinclair Subscribed and sworn to, before me, this 15th day of June, 1934 Signed; Harold M. Hayes Notary Public Veterans Administration Form P-135 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON Sept 7, 1935 In reply refer to: MCC-B Harold A. Soinclair, C-2317925 R. D. 4 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Dear Sir: In accordance with the proisions of an Act of congress approved August 13, 1935, the vast majority of payments to veterans of the Spanish- American War, Boxer Rebellion and Philippine Insurrection will be adjusted by September 30, 1935, and the check dated September 30, 1935 will cover the full restored rate of pension for the month of September, plus the increase in rate from August 13, to August 31, 1935. The full restored rate of pension is that rate which was provided by the laws in effect March 19, 1933. It is not necessary that a new claim be filed in order to receive the benefits provided by the Act of Congress approved August 13, 1935, but each claim will be reviewed as rapidly as possible without the filing of a new application or the writing of any letter on the part of the claimant or any person interested in his claim. In the event that you have filed an appeal from the action taken on your claim by reason of the provisions of Public Act No. 2, 73d Congress or Public Act No. 141, 73d Congress, this increase of pension to the rate in effect on March 19, 1933 will be considered as disposing of such appeal, unless you signify your desire for further action on the appeal within six months from the date of this letter. Every effort is being made to adjust the remaining cases not increased on September 30, 1935, as soon thereafter as possible. When necessary to write relative to this claim, please use file number appearing above. By direction, George E. Brown Director, Veterans' Claims Service. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Washington December 12, 1935 Your file reference: In reply refer to MCC-Be C-2 317 925 Mr. Harold A. Sinclair R. F. D. #4 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Dear Sir: Reference is made to your claim for pension. You should submit your affidavit containing the following information: Were you employed during the year 1934? If so, give name and address of your employer. did you pay a Federal Income Tax on your 1934 income? Are you employed by the U. S. Federal Government? If so, give name and address of your employer. State the amount of the annual salary paid to you by the U. S. Federal Government. Are you married? Respectfully, George E. Brown Director, Veterans' Claims Service Dover-Foxcroft, Maine R. F. D. #2 George E. Brown Director, Veterans' Claims Service Dear Mr Brown, In reply to your letter of Dec. 12 will give you the facts of it. He, Mr. Sinclair, will never be able to work and has not been able to work. Every thing has been done for him that can be done but there is no help for his condition. He has not had to pay income tax. Sincerely yours, Mrs. Harold A. Sinclair The F. F. D. has been changed to #2 instead of #4. January 3, 1936 MCC-Be SINCLAIR, Harold A. C=2 317 925 Mrs. Harold A. Sinclair Rural Free Delivery No. 2 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Dear Madam: This will acknowledge receipt of your recent letter relative to the pension claim of the veteran, Harold A. Sinclair. The evidence required to complete this veteran's claim is his sworn statement showing his total income from all sources for the year 1934, and whether he was legally exempt from the payment of Federal Income Tax for that year. His statement should be sworn to before a notary public, or other official with seal, who is authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. Your unsworn statement does not meet these requirements. Respectfully, george e. Brown Director, Veterans' Claims Service. MCC -Be SINCLAIR, Harold A. C-2 317 925 I, Harold A. Sinclair, of Guilford in the county of Piscataquis and State of Maine, on oath depose and testify that my income for the calendar year 1934 consisted solely of the amount of pension received from the Veterans Administration, amounting to $72.00 per month. I had no income from any other source and was not then and am not now able to work or earn any money. Dated this twenty-eighth day of January, A. D. 1936. Signed: Harold A. Sinclair State of Maine, Piscataquis, ss. January 28, 1936. Subscribed and sworn to, before me, Harold M Hayes, Notary Public. My commission expires Aug. 5, 1938. February 4, 1936 MCC-B-4 C-2 317 925 Mr. Harold A. Sinclair R. DD. #2 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Dear Sir: This is in reply to your affidavit which was executed on January 28, 1936. Under the legislation enacted August 13, 1935, you are entitled to pension of $72.00 monthly. Appropriate action has been taken to adjust your account. Respectfully, George E. Brown Director, Veterans' Claims service Waterville Maine 272 Main St. Dec. 12, 1936 To the Veterans Administration Washington D. c. Dear Sirs, My December 1st pension check which was mailed to my former address, Harold A. Sinclair, RD4, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine has been returned to Washington D. C. I have changed my address to 272 Main St., Waterville Maine Will you please remail the December check to my present address and all checks in the future. Sincerely yours, Harold A. Sinclair (attached note: Nov. ck. auth. remailed 12/28) VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS NOTICE Date Dec 21, 1936 From Accounting To disbursing Subject: Change Address -- (Name) -- under ______ 1. Present full name of payee Harold A. Sinclair 2 Former address R D 4, Dover-Foxcroft,Me. 3. New address 272 Main St., Waterville, Me. 4. Person in service_______________________ 5. Former name of payee____________________ Submitted by______________ Approved by Hopkins VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS NOTICE Date Aug 10, 1937 From Accounting To disbursing Subject: Change Address -- (Name) -- under ______ 1. Present full name of payee Harold A. Sinclair 2 Former address 3. New address 25 Danforth St., Saxonville, Mass. 4. Person in service_______________________ 5. Former name of payee____________________ Submitted by______________ Approved by ______________ VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS NOTICE Date Sep 22, 1937 From Accounting To disbursing Subject: Change Address -- (Name) -- under ______ 1. Present full name of payee Harold A. Sinclair 2 Former address 25 Danforth St., Saxonville, Mass. 3. New address 272 Main St., Waterville, Maine 4. Person in service_______________________ 5. Former name of payee____________________ Submitted by______________ Approved by ______________ VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS NOTICE From: Accounting division To: Division of Disbursement Subject Change Address (Name) under 5 B 2 1. Present full name of payee Harold A. Sinclair 2. Former address: Maine 3. New address: 12 Summer Street, Springfield, Vermont. 4. Person in service: Same 5. Former name of payee: _____________ Submitted by __________ C - 7-10-42 jaw eas Approved by: Puchor VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS NOTICE Date Dec 16, 1942 From: Accounting Division To: Division of disbursement Subject: Change Address (Name) under 5B2 1. Present full name of payee: Harold A. Sinclair 2. Former address: 12 Summer St., Springrield, Vt. 3. New address: Box 252, Norridgewock, Maine 4. Person in service: Same 5. Former name of payee: _________- C 12-8-42 mpa mbt Submitted by: __________ Approved by: Cooke VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS NOTICE Date: Mar. 22, 1943 From: Accounting Division To: Division of disbursement Subject: Change Address (Name) under 5B2 1. Present full name of payee: Harold A. Sinclair 2. Former address: P. O. Box 252, Norridgewock, Maine 3. New address: 12 Summer St., Springrield, Vt. 4. Person in service: same 5. Former name of payee: _________ c-3-17-43---agc-lp Submitted by:____________ Approved by: PCM VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS NOTICE Date: Nov. 23, 1943 From: Accounting division To: Division of Disbursement Subject: Change Address (Name) under 5B2 1. Present full name of payee: Harold A. Sinclair 2. former address 12 Summer St., Springfield, Vt. 3. New address: Box 252, Norridgewock, Me. 4. Person in service: same 5. Former name of payee: ____________ C 11-16-43 abs ps Submitted by: ____________ Approved by: Fox VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS NOTICE C 2317925 Date: Aug 9, 1944 From : Payees Acounts Division To: Division of Disbursement Subject: Change Address (Name) under 5B2 1. Present full name of payee: Harold A. Sinclair 2. Former address: P. O. Box 252, Norridgewock, Maine 3. New address: Larone Stage, Waterville, Maine 4. Person in service: Same 5. Former name of payee: ___________ c 8-1-44 mpf-lmf Submitted by: _____________ Approved by: Baker ARTHUR HAROLD McQUILLAN, M. D. Professional Building Waterville, Maine August 19, 1947 To whom it may concern: This is to certify that Mr. Harold Sinclair of Laron stage, Waterville, Maine has been under my care from March 4, 1946 to June 10, 1947, and is unable to do any sort of work. He is suffering from arteriosclerosis, and just recently had an attack of apoplexy due to his arteriosclerosis. Signed: A. H. McQuillan M. D. Subscribed and sworn to before me.: Fred A. Clough, Notary Public CLARENCE E. DORE, M. D. Office Phone, 1997-W 152 Main Street Waterville, Maine August 26, 1947 To Whom it May Concern: This is to certify that on July 10, 1947 Mr. Harold Sinclair suffered paralysis of the right side of the body. This is secondary to high blood pressure; blood pressure ranging from 190/140 to 220/160. With this incident, he lost his power of speech. Since this time, he has recovered a portion of his faculties, but on any exertion, his blood pressure is elevated and ability wo walk and move about is decreased. He requires constant attention and any possibility of any future ability to work or lead a normal life is out of the question. He will require constant attention and regular aid. Signed: Clarence E. Dore, M. D. Subscribed and sworn to before me, Sept. 3, 1947 Fred A. Clough, Notary Public. COPY OF THE RECORD OF A DEATH Returned to the clerk of ____________ as provided in Section 383 of Chapter 22, 1944 R. S. Full name: Harold Albert Sinclair. Place of death: Fairfield, Me. Rural. Name of hospital or institution: ___________. Length of stay: In hospital or institution ____. In this community: ____. Usual residence of deceased: State: same. County: _______. City or Town: ___________. Street No. __________. If veteran, name war: Spanish War. Social Security No.: 009-12-4624. Sex: M. Color: W, Married, Single, Widowed or Divorced: M. Name of husband or wife: Lula May Hatch. Age of husband or wife, if alive: 64. Birth date of deceased: Year: 78, Month: 7, Day: 21. Age: Years: 69, Months: 1, Days: 9. If less than one day _____hr ____ minutes. Birthplace: Palmyra, Maine. Usual occupation: Retired Mill Wright. Industry or business: ____________. Father: Name: Albert A. Sinclair; Occupation: Woollen Mill; Birthplace: Cherryfield, Me. Mother: Maiden name: Chloe L. Braley; Birthplace: St. Albans, Me. Name of informant: Marion S. Fairbanks. Date of death: Month 8 Day 30 Year 1947. Immediate cause of death cerebral hemorrhage Duration_____ due to Hypotention. Other conditions _________ And, or findings: Of operations______ Of autopsy_______. If death was due to external causes, fill in the following: Accident, suicide, or homicide (specify)________. Date of occurrence____________. Where did injury occur?_________. Did injury occur in or about home, on farm, in industrial place, in public place?____. While at work? _______. Means of injury________. Name of physician: Clarence E. Dore. P. O. Addres: Waterville Place of burial: Dexter, me. Date of burial: 9/1/47. Name of Cemetery: Mt. Pleasant. Funeral director (Embalmer): Henry E. Hilton. P. O Address: Norridgewock. Date when received by Town Clerk: 9/16/47. State of Maine I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Record of a Death made by the clerk of Fairfield in the month of Sept., 1947. W. E. Burgess, Clerk of Fairfield, Me. DEPENTENTS PENSION BOARD WORK SHEET M 1899 x.c.number 2317,925 Date 11-7-47 Sinclair, Harold A. Does Central Office have jurisdiction. Yes Date of death of veteran: 8-30-47. 2 a - f s aw 6 Articular rheumatism, multiple clu. myocarditis, old fracture, 5th lumbar vertebra. 16 Cerebral hemorrhage Hypertension. The death causes are not shown due to, incurred in, or ag'g by veterans military sercice. VA form 8-606A E. Hilton Telephone 15-2 THE E. A. HILTON CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AUTO HEARSE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE Cut Flowers a Specialty Norridgewock, Maine 9-11-1947 9/1/47 Casket 250.00 Vault 95.00 Embalming 10.00 Services 5.00 Funeral Car 25.00 Grave 18.00 ______ 403.00 APPLICATION FOR BURIAL ALLOWANCE Under Title 1, Public Act No. 2, 73d Congress, as amended I, Henry E. Hilton (The E. A. Hilton Co.) hereby make application for the burial allowance on account of the death of the veteran described below: 1. (a) Name of veteran: Harold Albert Sinclair. Race: white. (b) Date and place of birth: July 21, 1878 - Palmyra, Me. (c) Father's name: Albert Allen Sinclair. Mother's name: Louisa Braley. (d) Was veteran ever married? Yes. If so, to whom? Lula May Hatch. 2. (a) Date of death: aug. 30, 1947. Place of death: Fairfield, Me. (b) Date of burial: Sept 1, 1947. Place of burial: Dexter, Me. (c) Legal domicile at death: Fairfield, Me. 3. (a) Give dates of enlistment and discharge for each period of service of deceased veteran in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States: Enlisted 5/11/1898 Augusta, Me. Discharged 10/28/1898 Augusta, Me. Rank and organization: Private, Co. M, 1st Reg. Me. Inf. (b) If the veteran served under a name other than the one given in answer to question No. 1, show such name here. No. (c) Source from which above information was secured: _________. 4. (a) Total expense of burial, funeral and transportation, $403.00. (b) Have bills been paid in full? No. In part only? None. In what amount? None. 5. (a) Has any amount been allowed on such expenses by a State or Federal Agency? No. (b) If so, show the amount and source. ________. 6. (a) If claim is made by the person who paid the bills, such person should state whose funds were used. _______. (b) Have you received any reimbussement of the amount paid by you? ______. (c) If so, show the amount and the source from which received. _______. 7. (a) Was deceased veteran a member of a burial association or covered by burial insurance? No. (b) If so, read and comply with instruction No. 8. I make the foregoing statements as part of my claim, with full knowledge of the penalty provided for making a false statement. I also understand that any attached bills or receipts form a part of this claim. (See below.) The E. A. Hilton Co. By: Henry E. Hilton, creditor. Main St. Norridgewock, Maine PENALTIES FOR FRAUDULENT CLAIM Severe penalties involving fines and imprisonment are prescribed by various statutes of the United States in any instance where a claimant for any benefit makes a statement of a material fact knowing it to be false; where a claimant fraudulently accepts any payment to which he is not entitled; or obtains or receives money with intent to defraud the United States. Where the claimant is an undertaker or other unpaid creditor, the following certification must be made by the individual who authorized his services. I certify that the foregoing statements made by the claimant are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signed: Mrs. Lula M. Sinclair Larone Stage Waterville, Maine Wife. Date: Sept 11, 1947. INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXECUTION OF APPLICATION FOR BURIAL ALLOWANCE UNDER TITLE I, PUBLIC ACT NO. 2, 73d CONGRESS, AS AMENDED INSTRUCTIONS---READ WITH GREAT CARE 1. Who should file claim.---If expenses of the veteran's burial and funeral have not been paid, claim should be filed by the undertaker or other creditor. If such expenses have been paid, claim should be filed by the person or persons whose personal funds were used to pay such expenses. 2. Time limit for filing claim.---Claims must be filed with the Veterans Administration within 2 years from the date of the veteran's burial, otherwise the burial allowance will not be payable. 3. Careful execution of claim necessary.---All of the information required in this application must be furnished and every question must be answered fully and clearly. Answers must be written in a clear, legible hand or typewritten. If you do not know the answer to any question, say so. If any of the questions are not clear and you desire further information before attempting to answer the question involved, you should write to the Veterans Administration for instructions. 4. Execution of claim by undertaking firm.---The claim of an undertaking firm or corporation must be executed in the full name of the firm or corporation and show the official position or connection with the firm or corporation of the individual who signs the claim in its behalf, e.g.: Stone Funeral Home, by: John Doe, President. 5. Proof of veteran's death to accompany claim.---The death of a veteran in a Bovernment institution does not need to be proven by a claimant. Otherwise, the claimant must forward a certified copy of the public record of death or a duly certified copy of a coroner's report of death or of the verdict of a coroner's jury. If proof of death has previously been furnished the Veterans Administration, it need not be again submitted with this application. 6. Statement of account to accompany claim.---This claim must be accompanied by a statement of account (preferably on the printed billhead of the undertaker) showing the name of the veteran for whom the services were performed; the cost of the service rendered; all credits; and the name of theperson or persons by whom payment in whole or in part was made. 7. Items for which receipts are required.---Receipts are required for the following items, if the appear on the undertaker's statement of account, and charges for other allowable items do not equal or exceed $100: Fee for minister, music, watchers, and pallbearers; charges for grave, or grave space, and opening and closing of same; cremation, unless the crematory is owned by the undertaker; express charges or railroad fare; and for items not generally carried in an undertaker's stock or for services performed by persons other than the undertaker or his regular employees. Receipts are not required for burial permits. All receipts must show the name of the veteran and the name of the person by whom payment was made. 8. Burial association or burial insurance company benefits.---If the deceased veteran was a member of a burial association or insured with a burial insurance company, it will be necessary to support this claim with a statement over the signature of an accredited representative of the burial association or burial insurance company setting forth the terms of the contract, how settlement was made, and with whom settlement was made. 9. Note.---The payment of any fee in the preparation of this claim is prohibited. THE AMERICAN LEGION National Rehabilitation Committee 1608 K St., N. W. Washington 6, D. C. George E. Brown, Director Veterans Claims Service Veterans Administration Washington, D. D. RE: SINCLAIR, Harold A. C-2 317 925 Att: Claims division Dear Mr. Brown: Please find enclosed the midical affidavits of Dr. Clarence E. Dore and Dr. Arthur H. McQuillan which we are submitting on behalf of the above named veteran. It is respectfully requested that an "at once" physical examination be authorized to determine thes Spanish-American War veteran's entitlement to the increased award payable under Public 541, 75th Congress. Very truly yours, T. O. Kraabel, Director National Rehabilitation Committee FILE SUBMITTED FOR RATING C-2 317 925 Date: 9-19-47 To: Chairman, Central Disability board From: Authorization Section I -Authorization Section II Veteran's name: Sinclair Harold A. The attached file is submitted for rating for the following reasons: (illegible) INSTRUCTIONS - The evidence of record has been reviewed in the light of the provisions of paragraph 3 and 5, Instruction no. 2, Regulation No. 1-A, and other instructions, and no legal bar to entitlement by reason of misconduct (other than the specific diseases and their sequellae), line of duty or type of discharge, is shown by the record, except for the enlistments or other exceptions indicated below. (nothing entered) Central Disability Board REQUEST FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION C No. 2 317 925 SINCLAIR, Harold A. Address: Larone Stage, Waterville, Maine Race: W SAW Sex: Male Type of exam (Include X-rays and laboratory tests disired): GM MP Not to be exam. by Drs. C.E.Dore and A.H.McQuillen, Waterville, Maine who has sub. a stat. in conn.with case If necessary the vet. may be exam at his home in accordance with R&P 6479 (Form 2680) Claims Div. Date: 9-22-47 Signed: J.E.Loggins, Chief, Claims div. GEL-ps THE AMERICAN LEGION Washington Headquarters 1608 K Street, N. W. Washington 6, D. C. September 25, 1947 Central Office The Veterans Administration Washington 25, D. C. Re: Sinclair, Harold A. XC 2 317 925 Gentlemen: This will supplement letter from this office dated September 15th. We now enclose public record of veteran's death, Forms 534 and P-22, executed by the widow Lula M. Sinclair, Larone Stage, Waterville, Maine, and public record of her marriage to the veteran. Also enclosed is Form 530 executed on behalf of E. A. Hilton Company, undertaker, and itemized funeral bill in the amount of $403.00. Please advise this office of the action taken on both of these claims. Very truly yours, T. O. Kraabel National director Encls. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION APPLICATION FOR UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES Date: 9-25-47 The undersigned hereby makes application for a flag to drape the casket of Harold Albert Sinclair who served in the Army. The deceased was an honorably discharged veteran of the Spanish American War. Date of birth: July 21 - 1878. Date of enlistment: May 11, 1898. Date of discharge: October 28, 1898. Serial No._____________. C No. 2317925. Date of death: August 30 - 1947. Date of burial or shipment: September 1 - 1947. Place of death: Fairfield, Maine. Place of burial: Dexter, Maine. Next of kin entitled to flag after burial: Lula May Sinclair, wife, Fairfield, Maine. I am the wife of Harold Albert Sinclair. I agree, if flag is issued, to comply strictly with paragraph 2 of instructions. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements made above are correct and true; that a flag has not been previously applied for or furnished for the deceased; that I have carefully read paragraphs 1 to 3 of the instructions, and that this application is not submittted in violation of Section 35 of the Criminal code which provides a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars, or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both, for presenting any claim against the Government of the United States, knowing said claim to be false and with intent to defraud. Signature: Mrs. Lula May Sinclair Address:_______________ Flag issued Sept. 22, 1947 Biorg M. Hagakian, Postmaster Receipt of flag acknowledged: Signature: Joseph F. Brackey, Sept. 20, 1947, heplin American Legion. September 25, 1947 SACBE C-2 317 925 SINCLAIR, Harold A. Mr. T. O. Kraabel Director National Rehabilitation Committee The American Legion 1608 K Street, N.W. Washington 6, D. C. Dear Mr. Kraabel: Receipt is acknowledged of your letter dated September 15, 1947, concerning the claim of the veteran, Mr. Harold A. Sinclair, Lerone Stage, Waterville, Maine, in which you enclosed medical affidavits from Dr. Clarence E. Dore and Dr. Arthur H. McQuillen. A physical examination is being arranged for the veteran. He will be notified of the time and place of this examination. Upon receipt of the report of his physical examination, the veteran's claim will be promptly considered and you will be notified of the action taken. Very truly yours, George E. Brown Director, Veterans Claims Service VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM FOR EXAMINER---PAYMENTS SUSPENDED Date9/25/47 Prev. XC 2-317 -925 From: Payees Accounts Service Division. To: Adj. Div. Dep. Claime. Subject: Payment suspended on: Identification Nos. C 2317925 Payments on award for Harold A. Sinclair, payee, have been suspended on account of Vet. died 8-30-47. Payments have been made through 9-30-47; the following checks were returned to the Veterans Administration : Aug. ck. $75. To resume payments on this case information sufficient to remove the above suspension is necessary, and to close this case a stop payment notice is required. Latest address shown on award is Larone Stage - Waterville, Maine. CHIEF OF DIVISION, By: M R Willis, Clerk. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Claim NO. XC-2317925 SCP 1541490 APPLICATION FOR PENSION OR COMPENSATION BY WIDOW and/or CHILD OF A DECEASED PERSON WHO SERVED IN THE ACTIVE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES This form is to be used in making application for pension or compensation and accrued benefits under any public law of the United States. After execution, it should be forwarded directly to the Veterans Administration. I, Lula May Sinclair hereby make application for pension or compensation as the wife of the veteran described below, and for any accrued benefits that may be payable: 1. (a) Name of deceased veteran: Harold Albert Sinclair. (b) Race: White. (c) Date of birth: July 21, 1878. (d) His place of birth: Palmyra, Somerset County, Maine. 2. Did the deceased veteran ever apply for pension, compensation, disability allowance, emergency officers' retirement pay, Government insurance, or adjusted-compensation benefits during his lifetime? Yes. If so, indicate which benefit was applied for and give the claim number. Pvt. Co. M, 1 Me. Inf. C-2317925. 3. (a) Give dates of enlistment and discharge for each period of service of deceased veteran in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast guard of the United States: Enlisted May 11, 1898, Augusta, Maine. Discharged October 28, 1898, Augusta, Maine. Rank and organization: Private Maine Infantry volunteers, 1st Reg. (b) Did veteran serve under a name other than the one given in answer to question No. 1? No. If so, state the other name and the service rendered under that name. _______________. 4. (a) Date of veteran's death: August 30, 1987. (b) Place of death: Fairfield, Maine. (c) Cause of death: Crebral Hemorrhage, Hypertension. 5. How many times was veteran married? 1. Indicate to whom and how each marriage was terminated in space below: Date and place of marriage: May 16, 1899, Pittsfield, Maine. To whom Married: Lula May Hatch. How marriage terminated: Death. Date and place marriage terminated: August 30, 1947, Fairfield, Maine. 6. (a) Name of widow: Lula May Sinclair. (b) Present address: Fairfield, Maine. (c) Has she remarried since death of veteran? No. (d) If so, give name of person to whom married and date of marriage: ______. 7. Was veteran survived by mother or father? No. If so, give names and addresses: Father's name____________. Address:__________. Mother's name___________. Address:__________. 8. If claimant is widow of deceased veteran, give following information: (a) Maiden name: Lula May Hatch. (b) Date of birth: May 19, 1883. (c) Place of birth: Corinna, Penobscot County, Maine. (d) How many times was she married? 1. (e) Did she live continuously with the veteran from date of marriage to date of his death? Yes. If not, state fully all the facts and circumstances which led up to and immediately attended the separation, as well as the date or dates and the duration thereof, and if there was a separation by court order attach a certified copy of such order.__________. (f) Did any other husband render military of naval service?_______. If so, state claim number assigned to him or them by the Veterans Administration or the former Veterans bureau or Bureau of Pensions in the event a claim was filed_______/ (g) Indicate to whom married and how each marriage of the widow was terminated, in space below:____________. 9. State below the name of each living child of the deceased veteran, including adopted children and stepchildren, under 18 years of age and unmarried, or over 18 years of age and under 21 years of age, unmarried and attending school; or by any age who is insane, idiotic, or otherwise permanently helpless or incapable of self-support by reason of mental or physical defect:_________. 10. Which, if any, of the children is-----(a) Stepchild?_______; (b) an adopted child?_______; (c) an illegitimate child?_______; or (d) a helpless child?_______; (e) over 18 and attending school?_______. 11. If any child was a stepchild, was such child a member of the veteran's household at the time of his death?________. 12. (To be answered by widow only.) Is it your desire that this application also be consedered as a claim for compensation or pension benefits for any of the veteran's children not in your custody?___________. If so, give name of child or children and name and post-office address of person having custody of each child_______. 13. (a) What is the amount of the widow's present and expected annual income? Nothing. (b) If claim is solely for children, what is the amount of their annual income?_______. (c) Name the sources of income and amount from eash source. None. 14. Has the claimant filed, or is the claimant filing a claim for: (a) Compensation or pension based on the service of any other person? No. (b) Retainer pay?______. (c) Retirement pay?_______. (d) Adjusted compensation?_____. (e) Government insurance?_________. (f) Compensation from the United States Employees' Compensation commission? ______. (g) State Employees' Compensation Commission?_______. (h) Old Age Assistance?______. ( i ) Survivors' insurance under the Social Security Act?_______. ( j ) Civil Service annuity?______. (k) Any other benefits from the United States?_______. Give full particulars includint date, place, claim number, and full name of person on account of whose service each claim was filed, and whether payments are now being received by reason of any such claim_________. 15. (a) Was the applicant named as beneficiary of any insurance policies of the veteran at the time of his death? No. If so, give name of companies and policy numbers________. (b) Has the widow received, or will she receive, any commercial or fraternal insurance payments? No. If so, name the source and amount thereof_______. 16. Was deceased veteran employed by the United States Government in a civilian capacity at the time of his death? No. If so, in what capacity? _________. 17. Has any child named in this application ever applied for benefits from the National Youth Administration? No. If so, give name, claim number, and benefits, if any, being received.__________. 18. Is the widow or any child in receipt of active-service pay on account of service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard?. No. 19. Did any person or persons assist or advise you in the preparation of this application? Yes. If so, give the name and address of such person or persons, and state the nature and extent of the assistance or advice, the amount of fee paid or to be paid for such assistance. Wallace C. Sinclair, 66 Heald Street, Madison, Maine; no fee. I make the foregoing statements, as part of my claim, with full knowledge of the penalty provided for making a false statement. Signed: Mrs Lula May Sinclair Larone Stage Waterville, Maine Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of September, 1947, by Mrs Lula May Sinclair claimant, by whom the questions and answers were read and the statements made herein were fully explained. Vera L. Adams Notary Public. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULING INQUIRY This form is to be completed and RETURNED IMMEDIATELY to the originating office indicated below. This is NOT an authorization to report. From: Out-Patient Division Veterans Administration Center Togus, Maine Date: October 1, 1947 C-No.: 2 317 925 To: Mr. Harold A. Sinclair Larone Stage Waterville, Mine We plan to have you report on the date and to the place shown below for the reason indicated. Please answer the questions listed below and return this form immediately in the enclosed envelope which requires no postage. Reason why we plan to have you report: Compensation Examination. If this form is not completed and returned to this office within 15 days, your examination will be cancelled, and if you are in receipt of compensation benefits, your payments may be suspended. Date we plan to have you report: Monday, October 20, 1947 Place we plan to have you report: Building 205, Room 106, V. A. C. Togus, Maine W. W. Verhille, Administrative Officer, OPD 1. Can you report on date planned? No. If answer is "no" why you cannot report and give the date you can report: Mr. Sinclair passed away the 30th day of August, 1947. He could not have gone to Togus if he had lived longer. He was not able to go any where. Mrs. Lula M. Sinclair, Widow. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Washington, 25, D.C. October 2, 1947 Your file reference: 8BAAC In reply refer to: XC-2 317 925 SINCLAIR, Harold A. The E. A. Hilton company Main Street Norridgwock, Massachusetts Dear Sirs: An award covering an allowance on the funeral and burial expenses of this veteran has been approved in the amount of $150.00, and payment will soon be made to you. IMPORTANT NOTICE---WHEN THE PAYEE IS AN UNDERTKER OR OTHER CREDITOR If your account for this veteran has been paid in full, or reduced through the receipt of payment from any source to an amount less than that shown above, the check in payment of this allowance should not be retained or negotiated, but myust be returned to the issuing office of the Division of disbursement, Treasury Department, shown on the envelope in which the check is mailed, together with a letter stating the reason for its return. All correspondence relative to this case must show the veteran's name and XC-number given above. Very truly yours, R. J. Hinton, Director, Dependents & Beneficiaries Claims Service. c.c. Mrs. Lula M. Sinclair Larone Stage, Waterville, Me. 2c.c. T. O. Kraabel VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CENTER Togus, Maine October 9, 1947 PD10B c-2 317 925 SINCLAIR, Harold A., Larone Stage, Waterville, Maine. To: Chief, Claims division Veterans Administration Washington 25, D. C. SUBJ: Form 2507 1. Attached Form 2507, Request for Physical Examination, is returned to your office for disposition, as veteran is now deceased. W. W. Verhille Administrative Officer Out-Patient Division VETERANS ADMINISTRATION COLLECTIONS DIVISION Oct. 7, 1947 To: Representative of the estate of Harold A. Sinclair, Larone Stage, Waterville, Maine: Dear Sir: Notice of the death of Harold A. Sinclair has been received, and it is requested that all checks issued in favor of this beneficiary subsequent to the date of death be returned to the Division of disbursement, Treasury Department, Washington 25, D. C. In the event such check has been negitiated, refund of $90.00 the total amount thereof, should be made by check, draft or money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States and forwarded to Collections Division, Veterans Administration, Washingto 25, D. C. for deposit to the credit of 36X0102 Army and Navy Pensions (5B). The enclosed copy of this letter should be attahed to the remittance for identification purposes In reply, please quote file reference given above. Very truly yours, L. J. Johnston, Director, Payees Accpimts Service Lula May Sinclair XC-2 317 925 4ABA SINCLAIR, Harold A., War with Spain Dear Madam: The award in favor of the above named deceased has been amended in order that the accrued amount due may be paid to you as widow. Receipt of the enclosed check in the amount of $75.00 closes the account. Very truly yours, L. J. JOHNSTON, Director, Payees Accounts service VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Washington 25, D. C. Oct 27, 1947 In reply refer to: 8BAAC SINCLAIR, Harold A. XC-2 317 925 Mrs. Lula May Sinclair Larone Stage Waterville, Maine Dear Madam: An award of death pension has been made to you as the unremarried widow of the above-named veteran. Payments have been authorized at the following rates under the laws granting pension where the veteran's death was not the result of service: Monthly Rate: $40.00; Commencing Date: 8-31-47; Ending Date: 8-31-47 Monthly Rate: $48.00; Commencing Date: 9-1-47; Ending Date:_______ The accrued pension due and unpaid at the time of the veteran's death has also been awarded to you. A check covering the initial amount due under this award will be mailed to you within the near future. Your claim also has been considered under the laws which provide for a higher rate of monthly payment in cases in whcih death is due to service, but is disallowed under such laws for the reason that it is not shown by the evidence of record that the veteran's death was due to any disease or injury incurred in of aggravated by his active military or naval service. You have the right to appeal from this action at any time within one year from the date of this letter. Payments of pension to or for a widow will be discontinued upon her remarriage or death. Payments of pension to or for a child will be discontinued upon the death or marriage of such child or upon the child's reaching the age of 18 years. Payments of pension to a guardian or other fiduciary will be discontinued upon his death or discharge. The Veterans Administration must be notified immediately of the death, marriage or change of address of any person receiving pension. Severe penalties involving fines and imprisonment are provided by the laws of the United States when a parson fraudulently accepts any payment to which not entitled or obtains or receives money with intent to defraud the United States. All correspondence relatie to this case should show the veteran's name and the XC-number given above to permit prompt identification. Very truly yours, R. J. HINTON Director Dependents & Beneficiaries Claims Service CC: The American Legion, Director National Rehabilitation Committee 1608 K Street N. W. Washington 6, D. C. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Rating board _______acting as CENTRAL DEPENDENTS PENSION BOARD DEPENDENTS AND BENEFICIARIES CLAIMS SERVICE DECISION Date: 11-25-47 XC No. 2 317 925 Veteran's name: SINCLAIR, Harold A. Date of enlistment: 5-11-98. Date of death: 8-30-47. Date of discharge: 10-28-98 Occupation at enlistment:______________ (2 (a) (f) ) Service connection not established Reg. 1(a) Part I SAW; General law as reenacted by Pub. Law 269, 74th Congress, as amended. Crebral hemorrhage; hypertension; articular rheumatism, multiple; chronic myocarditis; old fracture, fifth lumbar vertebra. (6) CAUSE OF DEATH: Crebral hemorrhage; hypertension. Not service connected as above. The death causes are not shown due to, incurred in or aggravated by veteran's military service. A. D. Phillips, Chairman J. J. Harvis, M.D., Member VETERANS ADMINISTRATION VETERANS BENEFITS OFFICE 2033 M Street NW Washington, D. C. 20421 Date: Dec. 1, 1971 Inreply Refer to: XC 2 317 925 SINCLAIR, H. A. Legas Representative of Estate of: Mrs. Lulu M. Sinclair R. D. 2 Norridgewock, Maine We have information indicating that the Veterans Administration claimant above-named has recently died. Please indicate whether this information is correct, and, if so, the date of his or her death. If the veteran is survived by a minor child or children, please furnish the name and address of the custodian of the child (children). J. S. Wisniewski Adjudication Officer Mrs. Lula Sinclair, as mentioned above, died October 31, 1971 She had no minor children. Signed: Marion S. Fairbanks (daughter)