| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Edmund P. Mercanti | Analyst |
| Mr. Ted S. Kanamine | Chairperson | |
| Mr. John T. Meixell | Member | |
| Mr. Harry B. Oberg | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Reconsideration of his request for award of the Purple Heart (PH).
APPLICANT STATES: That he was wounded in April 1966 near Bien Hoa, Vietnam.
NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION: Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in a memorandum prepared to reflect the Board's original consideration of his case on 11 May 2000 (AR1999032330).
The applicant submits a statement from an individual who states that he served with the applicant in Vietnam. This individual states that during a mortar attack the applicant received a wound to his hand for which he received medical attention. This individual continues that the applicant was asked to sign papers for award of the PH at that time, but refused. The applicant did not think he deserved the PH because others were wounded more severely.
The documentation provided with his current application represents new information that requires consideration by the Board.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
1. While the applicant has submitted a statement showing that he was wounded in Vietnam, he has not submitted any documentation verifying that he received medical treatment.
2. Without medical records to show that he was treated for his wound, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the PH.
3. The overall merits of the case, including the latest submissions and arguments are insufficient as a basis for the Board to reverse its previous decision.
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
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| CASE ID | AC2002066823 |
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| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 20020711 |
| 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. | 107.00 |
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