There is apparently no law restricting the enlistment of aliens during either peace or war. Aliens are. however. excluded. even if they have declared their intention to become citizens. under article 3524 of the Navy Regulations of 1913. Naturalization of enlisted men (Rev. Stat.. 2166) : Aliens who have enlisted in the Regular or Volunteer Army may become citizens after honorable discharge without having made declaration of intention to become citizens. The act of July 26. 1894 (28 Stat.. 124) : Aliens who have enlisted in the Navy or Marine Corps may become citizens after honorable discharge without having made declaiation of intention to become citizens.
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