APPLICANT REQUESTS:  That the separation date on his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be changed to reflect an end date after his two tours in Vietnam.

APPLICANT STATES:  That his DD Form 214 is incorrect in that it shows a separation date of 23 December 1963.  He contends that he served tours in Vietnam in 1964 and 1965 and that he was separated on 15 December 1965.  A correct DD Form 214 was never issued to him.

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant's military records show:

He enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 January 1961 for 3 years and was honorably discharged on 23 December 1963.  He served one overseas tour of 1 year, 5 months and 15 days in Okinawa during the period July 1962 and December 1963.  The highest pay grade he held was E-4.

The record reflects that upon his separation from active duty on 23 December 1963, he was transferred to the USAR to complete his military service obligation.  He signed his DD Form 214 upon release from active duty indicating that all information on the document was correct.

On 31 December 1966 he was honorably discharged from the USAR.

The applicant’s records contain no documentation to verify his service in Vietnam either in an active duty status or during his period of reserve service.

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  There is no evidence in the record to support his contention that he served two tours in Vietnam, and thus, there is also no basis to change the separation date on his DD Form 214.

2.  In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.  The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement.

3.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

                       GRANT          

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION




						Karl F. Schneider
						Acting Director