The period of military service begins with the later of:

1. a. 

   October 17, 1940 if the person was in active service then, or

2. b. 

   The date he/she entered active service.

The period of military service ends with earliest of:

1. a. 

   Date of discharge from active service; or

2. b. 

   Date of serviceman's/servicewoman's death, or

3. c. 

   Date SSCRA ceases to be in force.

The statute is suspended:

1. a. 

   During the NH's military service, and

2. b. 

   During the military service of an heir of the NH. Heirs include:

   • •

     Spouse

   • •

     Child

   • •

     Parent

If an NH's spouse was in the military at the time of the NH's death, the time limitation is extended by the time between the NH's death and the date of the spouse's discharge.