DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
TJR
Docket No: 7274-98
26 March 1999
This is in reference to your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, United
States Code, Section 1552.
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threeimember panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
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Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 23 March 1999.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of
Board.
your application, together with all material submitted in support
and applicable statutes, regulations,
thereof, your naval record,
and policies.
Your allegations of error and
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient
to establish the existence of probable material error or
injustice.
The Board found you enlisted in the Navy on 22 January 1946 at
Approximately seven months later, on 13 August
the age of 17.
1946, you received captain's mast (CM) for absence from your
appointed place of duty.
for five hours.
court (DC) of a one day period of unauthorized absence
were sentenced to forfeitures totalling $30.
on 2 December 1946 you were convicted by DC of absence from your
You were sentenced to extra duty for
appointed place of duty.
one week and forfeitures totalling $40.
The punishment imposed was extra duty
On 26 September 1946 you were convicted by deck
You
Shortly thereafter,
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Your record reflects that on 13 March 1947 you were convicted by
DC of using provoking gestures and sentenced to forfeitures
totalling $20.
your appointed place of duty.
Shortly thereafter, on 16 July 1947,
restriction for 30 days.
you were convicted by DC of absence from your appointed place of
duty.
month.
You were sentenced to deprivation of liberty for one
On 2 April 1947 you received CM for absence from
The punishment imposed was
Subsequently, the discharge authority directed you be issued a
general discharge by reason of convenience of the government and
on 20 January 1949 you were so discharged.
Your conduct average was 2.88.
An average
Character of service is based, in part, on conduct and overall
trait averages which are computed from marks assigned during
periodic evaluations.
of 3.25 in conduct was required at the time of your separation
for a fully honorable characterization of service.
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and immaturity,
are 70 years old, you would like your discharge upgraded to
The Board also considered your
honorable before you die.
contention that you served your country and the Navy honorably.
However, the Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to
warrant recharacterization of your discharge given the
seriousness of your frequent misconduct, which resulted in two
captain's masts and four convictions by deck court and your
Given all the
failure to achieve the required mark in conduct.
circumstances in your case the Board concluded your discharge was
Accordingly, your
proper as issued and no change is warranted.
application has been denied.
and your contention that now that you
The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished
upon request.
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that
You are entitled to have the
favorable action cannot be taken.
Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and material
evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board.
In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a
presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.
Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval
record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the
existence of probable material error or injustice.
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
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