| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Deyon D. Battle | Analyst |
| Ms. Irene N. Wheelwright | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Member | |
| Ms. Gail J. Wire | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the Louisiana War Cross and the Marksmanship Badge be included on his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214).
APPLICANT STATES: That while he was on active duty he was awarded the Louisiana War Cross in 1962 and the Marksmanship Badge on 6 May 1959 and they were omitted from his DD Form 214.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) for 3 years on 24 June 1956. His Chronological Record of Military Service shows that he was awarded the Marksmanship Badge on 6 May 1959. He was honorably discharged on 23 June 1959 and he was furnished a Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) that reflects his Marksmanship Badge.
On 24 June 1959 he reenlisted in the LAARNG for a period of 1 year and he extended his enlistment for 2 years on 24 June 1960.
On 1 October 1961, he was ordered to active duty as a member of the 159th Evacuation Hospital and he remained on active duty until he was released from active duty 6 August 1962 and he returned to state control as a member of the LAARNG. He was furnished a DD Form 214 to reflect his active duty service and his DD Form 214 reflects does not reflect the Louisiana War Cross as an authorized decoration.
On 14 September 1962, he was released from the LAARNG and he was transferred to the United States Army Reserve to complete his obligation. He was furnished a NGB Form 22 which reflects the Louisiana War Cross and includes his active duty.
Army Regulation 635-5 serves as the authority for the preparation of the DD Form 214. It states, in pertinent part, that the information contained on the DD Form 214 will apply only to the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 and will only include entries and awards authorized for active duty personnel. The Louisiana Cross is a State award and is not authorized for entry on the DD Form 214.
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. The Board has noted the applicant’s contentions. However, the Marksmanship Badge was appropriately omitted from his DD Form 214 because it was awarded to the applicant on 6 May 1959 and it was included on his NGB Form 22 for the period covering 24 June 1956 through 23 June 1959.
2. The Louisiana War Cross is a State issued award and it is not authorized for entry on a DD Form 214. Therefore, it was omitted from his DD Form 214 and it was included on his NGB Form 22.
3. 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 this requirement.
5. 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
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| CASE ID | AR2001055216 |
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| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 2001/08/09 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
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| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 189 | 110.0000.0000 |
| 2. 1 | 110.0400.0000 |
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