In re
Alverto (1922)
¢The applicant's service in the navy does not affect his
status under section 2169
(“free white person”). It has been repeatedly
held that service in and an honorable discharge from the military service of the United States does not extend the right of naturalization to those persons who
are beyond its provision
under section 2169.
¢It is apparent, therefore, that, however commendable the
service of the
applicant in the navy, the provisions of law in relation to naturalization of persons in the army and
navy were intended by
Congress to grant to those serving in the army and navy, who were of the white or African races, exemption from the necessity of a previous declaration
of intention and from the
necessity of proving residence for five years within the United States, but were not intended to
extend the benefit of
the naturalization laws to those not coming
within the racial qualifications.