On June 2, 1934 Henry applied Veterans Compensation, a benefit from Veterans Affairs that provides finical assistant to veterans. It was for 12 months at $10 a month1. This is roughly equal to $235 a month today2. Below is a copy of his application.
References:
“World War I Veterans Service and Compensation File, 1934–1948. RG 19, Series 19.91.” Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Inflation Calculator.