Application for payment; form; certified copy of discharge or evidence of honest and faithful service.

Sec. 6. A veteran or his beneficiary entitled to payment shall make application to the adjutant general upon a form as may be prescribed by him. If the veteran is incompetent, or his beneficiary is incompetent, or a minor, application shall be made by his guardian. An application shall be accompanied by a certified copy of discharge or by evidence of honest and faithful service during the period of service as shall be prescribed by the adjutant general.