| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Walter Avery, Jr. | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Melvin H. Meyer | Member | |
| Ms. Barbara J. Ellis | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show that he utilized the last name of “S----” while on active duty vice “M----.”
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he enlisted under the wrong last name.
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his social security card and birth certificate.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
That he entered the Regular Army on 7 April 1966 under the last name “M----” and continued to use that last name throughout his tenure in the Regular Army.
The applicant’s birth certificate reflects the same first and middle name as reflected in his records; however, the last name is reflected as “S----.”
The applicant’s social security card reflects the same number, first and middle names as reflected in his military records; however, the last name is reflected as “S----.”
The applicant provides no explanation as to why he enlisted and served under the last name “M----.”
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, and the applicant has not provided any, which confirms that he utilized the name “S----” while on active duty and as such there is no evidence of any error or injustice in his file which would serve as a basis to correct his record. The fact that the applicant may now be using the name “S----” is not a basis to correct his military records.
2. The birth certificate and social security card indicate that when the applicant enlisted his last name was “S----”, but for an unknown reason he enlisted and served under the last name “M----.” However, for historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records. The data contained in those records should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created.
3. While the board understands the applicant’s desire to have the records changed, it finds no basis for compromising the integrity of the Army’s records.
4. 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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________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
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| CASE ID | AR2001059147 |
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| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 20011018 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | YYYYMMDD |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR . . . . . |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 100.0100.0000 |
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