Deceased members

§ 2103. Deceased membersIf any member of the Armed Forces, after his discharge or release from active duty, shall die before receiving any portion of or the full amount of his mustering-out payment, the balance of the amount due him shall be payable, on appropriate application therefor, to his surviving lawful wife or husband, if any; and if he shall leave no surviving lawful wife or husband, then in equal shares to his child or children (without regard to their age or marital status), then in equal shares to his surviving parents, if any. No payments under this chapter shall be made to any other person.