RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	IN THE CASE OF:	  


	BOARD DATE:	  22 April 2008
	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20070016432 


	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.




Director



Analyst
      The following members, a quorum, were present:




Chairperson



Member



Member
	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records.

	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any).



THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:

1.  The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show all of his authorized awards.

2.  The applicant states, in effect, that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) found his disabilities to be service-connected and approved award of Special Monthly Compensation (SMC).  The applicant also states the VA advised him that he may request an increase/upgrade of SMC based on new information, which may result in the VA awarding additional disabilities and might qualify him for Combat-Related Stress Compensation (CRSC).  As a result, the applicant seeks to update his discharge document to show all of his authorized awards in an effort to support his claim for CRSC based on a combat-related injury.

3.  The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with an effective date of 31 May 1972; Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Department of Health, Certificate of Marriage Registration, dated 12 December 1994; Department of VA, Regional Office, San Juan, Puerto Rico, letter, dated 8 August 2007; VA Form 21-8764 (Disability Compensation Award Attachment Important Information); CRSC Form 12e (CRSC Reconsideration Request), undated; VA Form 21-8940 (Veteran’s Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability), dated
10 August 2007; VA Form 21-4142 (Authorization and Consent to Release Information to the Department of Veterans Affairs), undated; VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim), dated 10 August 2007; and Doctor Ramon Luis Ramos P____, Guayama, Puerto Rico, Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 21 August 2007.

COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE:

1.  Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicant’s discharge document.

2.  Counsel offers no supporting statement.

3.  Counsel provides no additional documentary evidence.

CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:

1.  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.  This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant’s failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.  While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to timely file.  In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing.
 
2.  The applicant's military service records show that he was inducted into the U.S. Army on 5 February 1952.  Upon completion of basic combat training and advanced individual training, he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 111 (Light Weapons Infantryman).  The applicant reenlisted in the Army on 1 February 1954, continued to serve on active duty in the Regular Army (RA), attained the grade of first sergeant (1SG)/pay grade E-8, and honorably retired from active duty on 31 May 1972.  At the time, he was credited with completing 20 years, 3 months, and 26 days total active service.

3.  The applicant's military service records contain a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record).  Item 31 (Foreign Service) shows that he served in Eighth U.S. Army (EUSA) - Republic of Korea (ROK) from 13 December 1952 through
9 January 1954; U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) - Italy from 5 September 1957 through 9 June 1959; USAREUR - Germany from 10 June 1959 through
24 August 1960; EUSA - ROK from 11 January 1964 through 28 December 1964; U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) - Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 10 June 1967 through 25 May 1968; U.S. Army South (USARSO) - Canal Zone from
24 June 1968 through 19 January 1970, and USARPAC - RVN from 13 March 1970 through 9 March 1971.

4.  Item 38 (Record of Assignments), in conjunction with Item 31 of the DA Form 20 shows, in pertinent part, that the applicant was assigned to Service Company 65th Infantry, EUSA (ROK) from 22 January 1953 through 9 January 1954 and assigned to Company F, 23rd Infantry, EUSA (ROK) from 19 January 1964 through 28 December 1964.  These items also show the applicant was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), USARPAC (RVN) from 13 June 1967 through 25 May 1968 and assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 31st Engineer Battalion (Combat), USARPAC (RVN) from 20 March 1970 through 9 March 1971.

5.  Item 39 (Campaigns) of the DA Form 20 shows the applicant participated in the Third Korean Winter and Korea Summer-Fall 1953 campaigns.  This item also shows he participated in the Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase III, TET Counteroffensive, Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, Sanctuary Counteroffensive,  and Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VII campaigns.  Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal
(5th Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Award), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and 5 Overseas Service Bars.

6.  The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), with an effective date of 31 January 1954, which shows he was honorably discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment in the RA.  Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge.  Item 29 (Wounds Received As A Result Of Action With Enemy Forces) contains the entry “None.”

7.  The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with an effective date of 31 January 1963, which shows he was honorably discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment in the RA.  Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Machine Gun Bars.  Item 27 (Wounds Received As A Result Of Action With Enemy Forces) contains the entry “NA.”

8.  The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with an effective date of 31 January 1966, which shows he was honorably discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment in the RA.  Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar.  Item 27 (Wounds Received As A Result Of Action With Enemy Forces) contains the entry “NA.”

9.  The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with an effective date of 31 January 1969, which shows he was honorably discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment in the RA.  Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal (4th Award), Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Award), Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and 3 Overseas Service Bars.

10.  The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with an effective date of 31 May 1972, which shows the applicant honorably retired from active duty after completing a total of 20 years, 3 months, and 26 days total active service.  Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Award), and 5 Overseas Service Bars.  Item 30 (Remarks), in pertinent part, contains the entry, “ITEM 22c: SERVED IN VIETNAM FROM 10 JUN 67-25 MAY 68 &
13 MAR 70-9 MAR 71; INDOCHINA - YES; KOREA - YES.”

11.  The applicant’s military service records contain a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 10 March 1972, completed by the attending physician for the purpose of the applicant’s retirement from active duty.  Item 73 (Notes and Significant or Interval History) contains, in pertinent part, the entry, “[t]he patient does not have diabetes mellitus and is fit for Retirement without profile or duty limitations.  This item also contains, in pertinent part, the entry,
“PE - normal range of motion - Sensation of the back and lower extremities normal.  X-Rays reveal old compression fracture of L-1.  Recommendation: Permanent L-3 profile - no heavy lifiting (sic), no marching over 1 mile, no running over 25 yards.  Fit for Retirement with profile.”  Item 74 (Summary of Defects and Diagnoses) contains, in pertinent part, the entry, “37.  L3 PROFILE:  lower back pain” and “71.  H-3 PROFILE:  Hearing loss, both ears.  L-3 and H-3 PROFILES AWARDED BY MEB USAH [Medical Evaluation Board, U.S. Army Hospital], FORT JACKSON, SC 13 APR 72 (113311).”

12.  There is no evidence in the applicant’s military service records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action.  There are no orders in the applicant’s military service records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.  Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant’s DA Form 20 is absent an entry documenting any wound, injury, medical condition or physical defect related to a combat injury.  In addition, the applicant's name is not listed on The Adjutant General, Casualty Division's, Korea Casualty Roster or Vietnam Casualty Roster.
13.  In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of the following documents:

     a.  A copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with an effective date of 31 May 1972, which was previously introduced and considered in this Record of Proceedings;

     b.  Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Department of Health, Certificate of Marriage Registration, dated 12 December 1994, which shows, in pertinent part, that the applicant married Arias Elisa V_______ on 5 September 1954; and

     c.  Department of VA, Regional Office, San Juan, Puerto Rico, letter, dated
8 August 2007; VA Form 21-8764 (Disability Compensation Award Attachment Important Information); CRSC Form 12e (CRSC Reconsideration Request), undated; VA Form 21-8940 (Veteran’s Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability), dated 10 August 2007; VA Form 21-4142 (Authorization on Consent to Release Information to the Department of Veterans Affairs), undated; VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim), dated
10 August 2007; and Doctor Ramon Luis Ramos P____, Guayama, Puerto Rico, Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 21 August 2007.  These documents are copies of the applicant’s VA claim for service-connected compensation, increased rating based on individual unemployabilty, and application to determine his capacity to manage his VA funds.

14.  A review of the FSM's military service records reveals that he may be entitled to additional awards that are not shown on his final DD Form 214.

15.  Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) lists the campaigns for Korea and Vietnam.  This document shows that the applicant participated in the Third Korean Winter and Korea Summer-Fall 1953 campaigns in the ROK.  This document also shows the applicant participated in the Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase III, TET Offensive, Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase IV, Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, and Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VII campaigns; a total of 6 campaigns.

16.  Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in the Korean War.  This document shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 65th Infantry Regiment (ROK), the unit was cited for award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the period
10 June 1953 to 14 June 1953 by Department of the Army, General Orders Number 29 (1954).
17.  Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam.  This document shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to Company D, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry (RVN), the unit was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for actions from 1 - 31 October 1967 by Headquarters, Department of the Army, General Orders Number 39 (1970).  This document also shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to Headquarters and Headquarters, 31st Engineer Battalion (Combat) (RVN), the unit was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for actions from 1 May 1970 to 29 June 1970 by Headquarters, Department of the Army, General Orders Number 43 (1972).

18.  Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to Company D, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry (RVN), the unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation by Headquarters, Department of the Army, General Orders Number 59 (1969), as amended by Headquarters, Department of the Army, General Orders Number 70 (1969).

19.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the Korean Service Medal.  In pertinent part, the regulation states that the Korean Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and
27 July 1954.

20.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Vietnam Service Medal.  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.

21.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate campaign or service medal, which includes the Korean Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.  This Army regulation also provides that a silver service star is authorized in lieu of 5 bronze service stars.

22.  The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized to members of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined.  The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the Republic of Korea, and the contiguous water out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land and water areas. Service members must have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility for 30 consecutive or for 60 nonconsecutive days.

23. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Valorous Unit Award to units of the Armed Forces of the United States for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict in which the United States is not a belligerent party for actions occurring on or after 3 August 1963.  This award requires a lesser degree of gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps than required for the Presidential Unit Citation.  Nevertheless, the unit must have performed with marked distinction under difficult and hazardous conditions in accomplishing its mission so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same conflict.  The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would warrant award of the Silver Star to an individual.

24.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 states, in pertinent part, that an oak leaf cluster is awarded to denote each succeeding award of certain decorations, among which is the Valorous Unit Award.

25.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation is awarded by the Korean government.  This Army regulation provides that not more than 1 Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation will be worn by any individual and no oak leaf cluster or other appurtenance is authorized.

26  Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953.  The service prescribed must have been performed while: (1) on permanent assignment;
(2) on temporary duty within the territorial limits of Korea or on waters immediately adjacent thereto for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days; or (3) as crew members of aircraft, in aerial flight over Korea participating in actual combat operations or in support of combat operations. 

27.  U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-2 (Foreign Awards and Decorations) provided for the processing of foreign awards and decorations presented to individuals and units.  It states, in pertinent part, that the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation was awarded in four degrees:  with Palm, with Gold Star, with Silver Star, and with Bronze Star.

28.  Army Regulation 670-1 (Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia), in pertinent part, states that unit awards are authorized for permanent wear by an individual who was assigned and present for duty with the unit at any time during the period cited or who was attached to and present for duty with the unit for at least 30 consecutive days of the period cited.

29.  Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, sets forth requirements for award of basic marksmanship qualification badges.  The qualification badge is awarded to indicate the degree in which an individual has qualified in a prescribed record course, and an appropriate bar is furnished to denote each weapon with which the individual has qualified.  The qualification badges are in three classes:  Expert, Sharpshooter, and Marksman.

30.  Army Regulation 670-1, in effect at the time, governs the requirements for the Overseas Service Bar.  In pertinent part, it provides that a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message.  For Korea service, 1 Overseas Service Bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Korea from 27 June 1950 until 27 July 1954, both dates inclusive.  For Vietnam service, 1 Overseas Service Bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973, both dates inclusive.  Both the month of arrival and the month of departure are counted as whole months for credit toward the Overseas Service Bar.

31.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.  Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by a medical officer, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record.

32.  Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), as established by Section 1413a, Title 10, United States Code, as amended, states that eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for Reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. Such disabilities must be compensated by the VA and rated at least 10 percent disabling.  For periods before January 1, 2004 (the date this statute was amended), members had to have disabilities for which they have been awarded the Purple Heart and are rated at least 10 percent disabled or who are rated at least 60 percent disabled as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. CRSC benefits are equal to the amount of VA disability compensation offset from retired pay based on those disabilities determined to be combat-related.

33.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation from active duty, prescribed policies and procedures regarding separation documents.  It also established standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  This Army regulation states that the purpose of a separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of their military service at the time of separation.  Therefore, it is important the information entered thereon is complete and accurate as of that date.

34.  Section III (Instructions for Preparation and Distribution of the Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of Army Regulation 635-5 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214.  It states, in pertinent part, that all available records will be used as a basis for the preparation of the DD Form 214, including the Enlisted Qualification Record, Officer Qualification Record, and orders.  Paragraph 53 (Item 24 - Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) states, in pertinent part, to list all decorations, service medals, campaign medals, and badges awarded or authorized, omitting authorities cited therein.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The applicant contends, in effect, that his discharge document should be corrected to show all of his authorized awards to support his claim for CRSC based on a combat-related injury.

2.  Records show that the applicant served in 2 campaigns in Korea.  Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of 2 bronze service stars to be affixed to his Korean Service Medal.

3.  Records show the applicant served in 6 campaigns in Vietnam.  Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of 1 silver service star and 1 bronze service star to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal.

4.  Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal.  Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this service medal.
5.  General Orders awarded the applicant's unit the Valorous Unit Award on
2 separate occasions.  Therefore, his records should be corrected to show
2 awards of the Valorous Unit Award.

6.  General Orders awarded the applicant the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation.  Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this foreign unit award.

7.  Records show that the applicant served a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.  Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this foreign award.

8.  General Orders awarded the applicant's unit the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.  Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this foreign unit award.

9.  Records show the applicant was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar, and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar.  Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show these qualification badges.

10.  Records show that the applicant served a total of 14 months in Korea and a total of 24 months in Vietnam during periods of service qualifying for award of the Overseas Service Bar.  Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of 6 Overseas Service Bars.

11.  There is no evidence in the applicant’s records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action.  His DA Form 20 does not show an entry in Item 40 (Wounds) or list the Purple Heart in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations).  There are no orders in the applicant’s military service records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart.  In addition, the applicant's name is not listed on The Adjutant General, Casualty Division's, Korean Casualty Roster or Vietnam Casualty Roster.  In fact, there is no evidence of record, and the applicant fails to provide sufficient evidence, to show that he sustained a combat-related injury while serving in either Korea or Vietnam.  Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his records to show he was injured while serving in combat or award of the Purple Heart.


BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT FULL RELIEF 

x_____ x__  x____  GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF 

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

1.  The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.  As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by:

	a.  deleting from Item 24 of his DD Form 214, with an effective date of
31 May 1972, the “Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and
5 Overseas Service Bars”; and

	b.  adding to Item 24 of his DD Form 214, with an effective date of 31 May 1972, the “Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 silver service star and 1 bronze service star, Valorous Unit Award, (2nd Award), Korea Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar, and 6 Overseas Service Bars.”

2.  The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.  As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to a combat-related injury and award of the Purple Heart.




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