Private Law 83–926

That, in the application of all laws relating to benefits payable on account of death in the naval service, the late Melvin Edward Williams, gunner’s mate, third class, United States Navy, who died on August 5, 1952, while en route to his home on the date of his discharge from the Navy, shall be held and considered to have died while still on active duty: Provided, That no part of any proceeds paid as the result of the enactment of this legislation shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.