| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Edmund P. Mercanti | Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O'Connor, Jr. | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Stanley Kelley | Member | |
| Mr. John P. Infante | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM).
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that his conduct and performance was such as to warrant the award of the ARCOM.
In support of his request, he submits a letter of commendation dated 10 November 1955, in which he is commended for superior performance of duty in his instruction of dismounted drill and a copy of his DD Form 214, Report of Separation.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He was commissioned as a second lieutenant and entered active duty on 18 December 1953.
He was honorably released from active duty on 17 December 1955.
The applicant maintained military status in the Army Reserve and was promoted to colonel.
On 24 February 1984, he was transferred to the USAR Control Group (Retired) due to maximum years of service.
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the ARCOM may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.
Paragraph 3-16f of this regulation states that awards of the ARCOM may be made to any individual commended after 6 December 1941 and before 1 January 1946 in a letter, certificate, or order of commendation, as distinguished from letter of appreciation, signed by an officer in the grade or position of a major general or higher. Awards of the Army Commendation Ribbon and of the Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant were redesignated on 31 March 1960, as awards of the Army Commendation Medal.
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. The applicant does not meet the criteria of Army Regulation 600-8-22, paragraph 3-16f, for award of the ARCOM based on his letter of commendation. He was commended subsequent to the period specified by that paragraph.
2. In addition, there is no indication that the applicant’s command recommended him for the ARCOM and the recommendation was lost. Without such evidence, it would be inappropriate for the Board to substitute its judgment for the judgment of the commander who was present at the time.
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 | AR2002068167 |
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| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 20020718 |
| 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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