| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Vic Whitney | Analyst |
| Ms. Celia L. Adolphi | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Harry B. Oberg | Member | |
| Mr. Arthur A. Omartian | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military records be changed to reflect his birth name.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that his birth last name be reflected on his military records. In support of his application, he submits a certificate of birth.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records were lost or destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center. Records made available from alternate sources show that he served on active duty from 23 April 1942 to 17 May 1945. He was separated in the grade of private with a Certificate of Disability for Discharge.
The last name recorded in the applicant’s available service record is consistent with the one recorded on his Certificate of Disability for Discharge.
The applicant provided a birth certificate that confirms the last name contained in his request is the same as his last name at birth.
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 notes and understands the applicant’s desire to have the last name recorded in his military records changed to his birth last name. However, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the last name recorded in his military records exhibit a material error or injustice.
2. Further, the Board finds an insufficient evidentiary basis to conclude the applicant has or would suffer an injury or injustice as a result of the Army maintaining its records with the last name under which it appears that he served.
3. The Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records. The data and information contained in those records should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. While the Board understands the applicant’s desire to have the records changed, it finds no compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Army’s records.
4. The Board wishes to advise the applicant that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his birth last name, will be filed in his reconstructed Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in his last name recorded in his military record and satisfy his desire to have his birth last name documented in his OMPF.
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:
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| DATE BOARDED | 20011030 |
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| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
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| ISSUES 1. | 100.01 |
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