IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 1 April 2014
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013664
THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:
1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any).
2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any).
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:
1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
2. The applicant states he served two tours in Korea.
3. The applicant provides copies of:
* Officer Record Brief
* DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record)
* U.S. Army Human Resources Command message, subject: KDSM Implementing Instructions
* three evaluation reports
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. On 30 November 1999, he voluntarily retired for sufficient length of service in the rank of chief warrant officer three after completing more than 23 years of active service.
3. His DA Form 2-1 shows in item 5 (Overseas Service) he was credited with service in Korea from 16 December 1976 to 20 January 1978 and 21 September 1981 to 23 August 1983.
4. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 1999 does not show the KDSM.
5. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The period of eligibility is 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
The applicant's record shows his service met the criteria for award of the KDSM. Therefore, he is entitled to have the KDSM added to his DD Form 214.
BOARD VOTE:
____X____ ___X_____ ___X_____ GRANT FULL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION
BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
The Board determined the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 1999 the KDSM.
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CHAIRPERSON
I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
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