| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Deyon D. Battle | Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O’Connor, Jr. | Chairperson | ||
| Mr. Robert J. Osborn | Member | ||
| Ms. Eloise C. Prendergast | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he served in the Republic of Vietnam. He also requests that the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal be included on his DD Form 214.
APPLICANT STATES: In order for him to obtain certain benefits, he needs to present evidence that he served a tour of duty in Vietnam.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He was inducted into the Army on 18 May 1967 at Fort Brooke, Puerto Rico. He successfully completed his training as a supply clerk. On 7 September 1967, he was transferred to Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.
His awards include the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Marksmanship Badge (Rifle M-14).
On 16 April 1968, orders were published ordering the applicant to report for temporary duty for 180 days in Vietnam no later than 24 April 1968.
On 23 April 1968, orders were published ordering him to report for duty at Travis Air Force Base, California no later than 26 April 1968.
On 3 May 1968, orders were published revoking his orders to report to Travis Air Force Base.
The records show that the applicant was still assigned to Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, when orders were published on 6 August 1968, transferring him from one battalion to another at Fort George G. Meade.
On 16 May 1969, the applicant was released from active duty and he was transferred to the United States Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training). The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his release from active duty shows that he had completed 1 year, 11 months and 29 days of total active service and that he had no foreign and/or sea service.
In an application to this Board dated 24 September 2002, the applicant requested that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show that he served in Vietnam and that he be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Upon initial review of his application, the staff of the Board requested that he provide documentation to support his contention that he served in the
Republic of Vietnam. He has now submitted a letter dated 29 April 1968, from a major at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, addressed to his mother which indicates that his combat service could not be deferred and that he was scheduled to be in Vietnam for 6 months.
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Qualifying service included attachment to or assignment for 1 or more days with an organization participating in or directly supporting military operations.
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides, for award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). It provides, in pertinent part that the Government of Vietnam awarded this medal to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Qualifying service included assignment in Vietnam for 6 months or service outside the geographical limits of the Republic of Vietnam that contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam and its Armed Forces. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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 applicant’s DD Form 214 appears to be appropriate as currently reflected.
2. There is no evidence of record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show that he actually served in the Republic of Vietnam. In fact the evidence of record shows that he was at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, after orders were published ordering him to report to Vietnam and it appears that he remained at Fort Meade until he was released from active duty on 16 May 1969.
3. Therefore, he is not entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal or the Vietnam Service Medal.
4. 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.
5. 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 | AR2003089548 |
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| RECON | |
| DATE BOARDED | 2003/10/09 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 46 | 107.0000 |
| 2. 119 | 107.0073 |
| 3. 134 | 107.0088 |
| 4. 189 | 110.0000 |
| 5. 1 | 110.0400 |
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