| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Joyce A. Wright | Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O'Connor, Jr. | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Roger W. Able | Member | |
| Mr. John T. Meixell | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show his rank as “Tec 5” (Technician 5th Grade/Grade 5)” instead of “Pfc” (Private First Class/Grade6).
APPLICANT STATES: That his honorable discharge shows his grade as “Pfc” which is incorrect. He had been reduced in grade but was promoted to “Tec 5”
approximately 5 to 6 months prior to his discharge. In support of his application he submits a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 and a copy of orders awarding him the Good Conduct Medal.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records were lost or destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973. Records available to the Board were obtained from alternate sources and show he was inducted on 23 July 1942, as a light truck driver (345). He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations from 1 September 1942 to on or about 16 November 1945, and continued to serve until he was honorably discharged
on 27 November 1945.
The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55, which is authenticated in his own hand, shows that in item 38 (Highest Grade Held) the entry “Tec 5.” His discharge document also shows in item 3 (Grade) the entry “Pfc.”
Headquarters Special Troops, 40th Infantry Division Special Orders Number 41, dated 16 June 1944, awarding him the Good Conduct Medal, shows his rank as “Tec 5.”
There are insufficient records available to the Board to show what caused the applicant’s reduction to the rank of “PFC.”
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 orders awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal shows his rank as “Tec 5” and item 38 (Highest Grade Held) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows his highest grade held as “Tec 5.” However, there is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that he was promoted approximately 5 to 6 months prior to his discharge or to show that he
was serving in a higher grade at the time of his discharge. Therefore, there is no basis to correct item 3 (Grade) of his WD AGO Form 53-55.
2. 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.
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.
BOARD VOTE:
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| CASE ID | AR2002067416 |
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| DATE BOARDED | 20020620 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 19451127 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 615-365 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 803 |
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