| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Stephanie Thompkins | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Roger W. Able | Member | |
| Ms. Paula Mokulis | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction to his grade at time of discharge and a full list of all medals and awards on his separation document (DD Form 214).
APPLICANT STATES: That his DD Form 214 does not show his retired grade as E-5 and does not include all of his medals and awards. He was an E-5 at time of discharge from the Army. He also states that he was told he is the most highly decorated in military awards and decorations. He played a major part in improving the Nike Hercules Missile System and starting up the system. He also states he was a prisoner of war (POW) in Vietnam and was involved in a major part that actually ended the Vietnam War.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He was enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years as a private, pay grade E-1 on 10 August 1972.
He was promoted to pay grade E-2 on 10 December 1972.
He was reduced to pay grade E-1 for misconduct on 23 January 1973, and promoted to pay grade E-2 on 20 May 1973.
His records do not show he was promoted to pay grade E-5, or above pay grade E-2.
He was honorably separated for disability retirement with a percentage of disability of 30 percent, on 29 September 1974, in pay grade E-2, his current and highest grade held. He was credited with 2 years, 1 month and 15 days of net active service and 6 days of time lost based on absence without leave. His DD Form 214 shows he had no overseas service, nor that he was a POW.
His records and DD Form 214 show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Basic Missileman Badge and the Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar.
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. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is not entitled to correction to his DD Form 214 to show his pay grade as an E-5 and he is not entitled to any additional medals and awards. He has not shown error, injustice, or inequity for the relief he now requests.
2. The Board has noted his contentions that he was promoted to E-5 and all of his medals and awards are not listed on his DD Form 214. However, his records show the highest grade he satisfactorily held was pay grade E-2. It is also noted that his records show he received only the awards that have been annotated on his DD Form 214.
3. It is concluded that the applicant was appropriately discharged in pay grade E-2, as this was the last grade he satisfactorily held prior to and upon his retirement. It is also concluded that the applicant’s DD Form 214 appropriately lists all the awards for which he is entitled.
4. The evidence of record does not show he was a POW as he contends. The evidence of record also shows he had no overseas service.
5. 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.
6. 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 | AR2002069706 |
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| DATE BOARDED | 20020516 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
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| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 107.00 |
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