DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
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2 NAVY ANNE
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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
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CRS
Docket No: 2801-00
15 October 2001
Dear
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.
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session,
application on 3 October 2001.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Board.
your application,
thereof,
and policies.
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of
together with all material submitted in support
your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations
considered your
Your allegations of error and
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was
insufficient to establish the existence of probable material
error or injustice.
The Board found that on 27 October 1947 you enlisted in the
Marine Corps Reserve.
recalled to active duty on 31 August 1950.
were accidently and seriously wounded when a
discharged.
on 23 January 1952.
1952 by reason of physical disability retirement.
.45 caliber pistol
A physical evaluation board found you unfit for duty
You were honorably discharged on 29 February
You reenlisted on 7 January 1950 and were
On 3 October 1951 you
On 26 July 1990 you were informed by Headquarters Marine Corps
that you were not eligible for the award of the Purple Heart
based on the accidental discharge of a weapon.
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record, the Board found no evidence that would support your claim
for an award of the Purple Heart.
In this regard, in order for
an individual to be eligible for the Purple Heart,
one.must be
wounded by hostile action.
been denied.
will be furnished upon request.
Accordingly, your application has
The names and votes of the members of the panel
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that
favorable action cannot be taken.
You are entitled to have the
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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