| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| MR. Joseph A. Adriance | Analyst |
| Ms. JoAnn H. Langston | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Raymond J. Wagner | Member | |
| Mr. Richard T. Dunbar | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the no entry in item 19 (Indochina or Korea Service since August 5, 1964) of his separation document (DD Form 214), dated 11 December 1974, be changed to yes.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he served from 1970 to 1972 during Vietnam and that item 19 of his separation document, dated 11 December 1974, should be corrected to reflect this service.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
The applicant continuously served on active duty for 12 years, 9 months, and
5 days, between 7 July 1972 and 11 April 1985, at which time he was released from active duty (REFRAD) and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) under the provisions of paragraph 4-24e, Army Regulation 635-40, by reason of physical disability.
The applicant’s first enlistment covered a period of 2 years, 5 months, and
5 days, between 7 July 1972 and 11 December 1974. The DD Form 214 issued to him for this period of service, which he authenticated with his signature, confirms that he held the rank of specialist/E-4, and served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 94B (Food Service Specialist).
The applicant’s separation document, dated 11 December 1974, also shows that he completed 1 year, 10 months, and 13 days of foreign service, and that during this period of service the only award he received was the National Defense Service Medal. It also contains a “No” entry in Item 19 (Indochina or Korea Service since August 5, 1964), which indicates that none of the foreign service he completed during this period was performed in those areas.
The applicant’s Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1), which he last reviewed on 10 August 1984, confirms in item 5 (Overseas Service) that he completed an overseas tour in Germany, from 29 January 1973 through 24 April 1978; and a tour in Puerto Rico, from 24 October 1982 to 2 July 1984. There is no entry in item 5 that indicates he ever served in Indochina or Korea, and specifically there is no indication that he ever served in Vietnam. Further, there are no letters, orders, or other documents on file in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) that show he ever served in any of these areas during his tenure on active duty.
The regulation, in effect at the time, called for a “Yes” entry in item 19 of the
DD Form 214 if a member actually served in Indochina or Korea during the period covered by the separation document. Simply being on active duty and serving in the military during the Vietnam conflict did not warrant a “Yes” entry in this item of the separation document.
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 the applicant’s contention that he served during Vietnam and that the “No” entry in item 19 (Indochina or Korea Service since August 5, 1964) of his 11 December 1974 separation document should be changed to a “Yes” entry; however, it finds this claim lacks merit.
2. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served 1 year, 10 months, and 13 days of foreign service in Germany during the period of service covered by the separation document in question. Further, there is no evidence of record to show he ever served in Indochina or Korea during this enlistment. Therefore, lacking independent evidence to the contrary, the Board finds no error or injustice associated with the “No” entry in item 19 of the DD Form 214 in question, and it concludes that relief is not warranted in this case.
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.
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:
________ ________ ________ GRANT
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
__GDP__ __TAP__ __MHM__ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2001064265 |
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| RECON | |
| DATE BOARDED | 2002/02/26 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 1985/04/11 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 635-40 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | TDRL |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 303 | 129.0100 |
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