### Question
What is the definition of merchant seaman?


### Answer
The definition of **merchant seaman** is as follows in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 2015*:

> any individual who was employed as a seaman or crew member on any vessel registered under the laws of the United States, or under the laws of any government friendly to the United States during World War II, and who was a citizen of the United States on and after December 7, 1941, to the date of his death or the date of filing claim under this section

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 2015*
  - Heading: **WAR CLAIMS > ACT JULY 3, 1948, CH. 826, 62 STAT. 1240 > TITLE I**

