APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Report of Separation, be corrected to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star (BSM).
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that his current discharge does not show that he was awarded the BSM.
COUNSEL CONTENDS: Counsel concurs in the applicants presentation and requests that all reasonable doubt be resolved in the applicants favor.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records were lost or destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973. Information herein was obtained from alternate sources.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion(s), it is concluded:
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
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APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Report of Separation, be corrected to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star (BSM). APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that his current discharge does not show that he was awarded the BSM. COUNSEL CONTENDS: Counsel concurs in the applicants presentation and requests that all reasonable doubt be resolved in the applicants favor.
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