Pub. L. 82-23, pt. I, sec. 8

Sec. 8. Any person guilty of mutiny, treason, spying, or desertion, or who, because of conscientious objections refuses to perform services in the land or naval forces of the United States or refuses to wear the uniform of such force, shall forfeit all rights to an indemnity under this Act: Provided, That restoration to active duty after commission of any such offense shall restore all rights to an indemnity under this Act. No indemnity shall be payable for death inflicted as a lawful punishment for crime or for military or naval offense, except when inflicted by an enemy of the United States.