Army Pensions Act, 1953

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1. Widow of second lieutenant, lieutenant or captain.

£90 per annum during widowhood.

Widow of major, lieutenant-colonel or commandant.

£135 per annum during widowhood.

Widow of colonel or officer of higher rank.

£170 per annum during widowhood.

2. Widow of officer (any rank)

£120 gratuity on first re-marriage.

3. Children who are, in the case of sons, under the age of 18, and in the case of daughters, unmarried and under the age of 21.

(a) while mother is living, £27 per annum for each child.

(b) after death of mother, £50 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 £60 in any one calendar year in respect of any one child. This allowance is additional to the allowance stated at No. 3.

1. Widow

18/9d. per week during widowhood.

2. Widow

Gratuity of £50 on first re-marriage.

3. Children who are, in the case of sons, under the age of 18, and in the case of daughters, unmarried and under the age of 18.

(a) while mother is living, 7/- per week for each child.

(b) after death of mother, 14/- per week 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 £60 in any one calendar year in respect of any one child. This allowance is additional to the allowance stated at No. 3.”