| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Paul A. Petty | Analyst |
| Ms. Irene N. Wheelwright | Chairperson | |
| Ms. Gail J. Wire | Member | |
| Mr. Raymond J. Wagner | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his separation document be corrected to show that he enlisted on 28 June 1947 instead of 2 July 1947; that he was discharged on 28 June 1950 instead of 22 March 1950; and he requests to receive his medals from World War II and the Occupation of Japan. He requests a document showing his correct dates of service.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he was sworn in on 28 June 1947 and that he was discharged on 28 June 1950, for the convenience of the government, because he did not reenlist. When he was discharged, he had 3 months to go on his enlistment and he had 2 months vacation time. He was told his discharge would show 3 years service. He provides a photo copy of his honorable discharge certificate which shows a discharge date of March 1950 (the day date is not readable) and a partial photo copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation).
EVIDENCE OF RECORD:
The applicant’s military records show on his WD AGO Form 21 (Enlistment Record, Regular Army), page 2, Oath and Certificate of Enlistment, that he was sworn in and enlisted on 2 July 1947, which oath he signed and initialed. He enlisted for a 3 year tour of duty.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 in his record shows that he was enlisted on
2 July 1947 and honorably discharged as a Private First Class (PFC) on
22 March 1950, by reason and authority of “Convenience of the Government
PAR 1 AAR 615-365 (CG PETS) & SR 615-360-10.” The net service for this period was 2 years, 8 months, and 16 days. The applicant signed this form at the time of discharge. He was paid a cash settlement for 55 days of unused leave.
The DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the “Army of Occupation Medal of Japan.”
After completing basic training, he was assigned on 9 November 1947, to Company K, 364th Infantry Regiment at Fort Dix, New Jersey, as a duty NCO. On 18 September 1948, he was reassigned to the 86th Infantry Regiment as a duty NCO and casual. On 22 January 1948, he was assigned to A Battery,
159th Field Artillery Battalion, in Japan, as a truck driver. On 7 March 1950, he was reassigned to Fort Lawton, Washington, where he was discharged on
22 March 1950.
The World War II Victory Medal is awarded for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946, according to Army Regulation 600-8-2 (Military Awards), paragraph 5-11.
The National Defense Service Medal is awarded to soldiers who served on active duty during the periods 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954, 27 June 1954 to
27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 to 14 August 1974, and 2 August 1990 to
30 November 1995, according to Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 2-10,
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 applicant’s enlistment date, discharge date, and time served are correct as stated on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence of any error.
2. The applicant is only entitled to the Army of Occupation of Japan Medal and should be provided the medal. He is not eligible for the World War II Victory Medal or the National Defense Service Medal.
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.
NOTE: The applicant will be provided an Army of Occupation of Japan Medal and copies of his DD Form 214 from his military record.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
__iw____ ___gw___ __rw___ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2001062782 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | |
| DATE BOARDED | 20020312 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 19500322 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 615-360-10 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | Convenience of the Government |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 144.92 – Awards and Decorations |
| 2. | 129.01 – Service Credit |
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