Washington, Aug. 23.
A ruling by the Navy Depart ment was announced to-day to the, effect that officers who ranked as Admirals of the Fleet during the Great War shall retain their rank at, that time.
The raling elevates 302. retired wartime. officers to the highest rank held in,
Rear-admirals who are affected are Admirals William S. Sims, Wi liam B. Caperton, Albert Gleave Hilary P. Jones, Hugh Rodmat Henry T. Mayo, Wilson, Joseph Struss and. Robert E. Coontz. United Press.
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