Army Pensions Act, 1927

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1. Widow of second lieutenant, lieutenant or captain

£60 per annum during widowhood.

   ”       ”      major or commandant

£90         ”             ”            ”      

   ”       ”      colonel or higher rank

£120       ”             ”            ”      

2. Widow of officer (any rank)

£120 gratuity on first re-marriage.

3. Children under the age of 18

(a) While mother is living, £16 per annum for each child, but not exceeding a total of £64 per annum for children of any one officer;

(b) After death of mother, £30 per annum for each child.

4. Children over the age of 11 and under the age of 18

Repayment of amount proved to have been in fact necessarily and properly expended in educational fees, but not exceeding £30 in any one calendar year in respect of any one child. This allowance is additional to the allowance stated at No. 3.

1. Widow

12s. 6d. per week during widowhood.

Gratuity of £50 on first re-marriage.

2. Children under the age of 18

(a) While mother is living, 4s. per week for each child, but not exceeding a total of 16s. per week for children of any one soldier.

(b) After death of mother, 8s. per week for each child.