Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
Mr. Klaus P. Schumann | Analyst |
Mr. Mark D. Manning | Chairperson | |
Mr. Raymond J. Wagner | Member | |
Ms Eloise C. Prendergast. | Member |
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:
5. The applicant's military records contain a copy of Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade General Orders 1950, dated 6 July 1972, which awarded him the SS, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the RVN on 8 June 1972.
6. The General Orders that awarded the applicant the SS and the accompanying certificate contained an incorrect digit in the eight character of the SSAN. The applicant's correct SSAN contains the digit 3 in the eighth character whereas the digit 5 is listed in the orders and certificate.
7. The applicant's records also contain a copy of 1st Aviation Brigade General Orders 6870, dated 4 October 1960, which awarded him the Air Medal for service during the period 23 July 1968 to 9 August 1968.
8. The record also contains a copy of 1st Aviation Brigade General Orders 2171, dated 27 July 1972, which awarded him the Air Medal Second Award with "V" device for service on 20 May 1972.
9. In addition, the record includes a copy of 1st Aviation Brigade General Orders 2411, dated 18 August 1972, which awarded him the Air Medal Third Award with "V" device for service on 5 June 1972.
10. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Failure to file within the time allotted may be excused by a correction board if it finds it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
11 Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the SS is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy. The required gallantry (spirited and conspicuous acts of heroism and courage) must have been performed with marked distinction. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.
12. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Air Medal is awarded in time of war for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service while participating in aerial flight. This award is primarily intended for personnel on flying status, but may also be awarded to those personnel whose combat duties require them to fly, for example personnel in the attack elements of units involved in air-land assaults against an armed enemy. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.
13. Current regulatory policy provides that Arabic numerals are now used instead of oak leaf clusters for the second and succeeding awards of the
Air Medal. The numeral 2 denotes the second award of the Air Medal.
14. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that effective 29 February 1964, the "V" device was authorized for wear on the Air Medal and the Army Commendation Medal for heroic acts or valorous deeds not warranting awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross or the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. In case of multiple "V" devices for the same award, only one "V" device is worn on the service ribbons.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
BOARD VOTE:
_MM___ _ECP___ __RJW__ GRANT RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION
CASE ID | AR2003089073 |
SUFFIX | |
RECON | |
DATE BOARDED | 2003/12/09 |
TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
DATE OF DISCHARGE | 1973/02/15 |
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 635-100 |
DISCHARGE REASON | |
BOARD DECISION | (GRANT PLUS) |
REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
ISSUES 1. Silver Star | 107.0007.0000 |
2. DFC | 107.0132.0000 |
3. AM | 107.0018.0000 |
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