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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Docket No: 4224-01
5 December 2001
Dear
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This is in reference to your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10 of the United
States Code, section 1552.
considered your application on
Your allegations of error and injustice were
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records,
sitting in executive session,
4 December 2001.
reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and
procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board.
material considered by the Board consisted of your application,
together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval
record and applicable statutes,
addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion furnished by
Headquarters Marine Corps,
Documentary
regulations and policies. In
a copy of which is enclosed.
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.
In this connection the Board substantially concurred with the
comments contained in the advisory opinion.
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
The names and votes
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
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
Y
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
3280 RUSSELL ROAD
QUANTICO.
VlRGlNlA 22134-510
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
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165 0
MMMA-3
17SepOl
MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
NAVAL RECORDS
(BCNR)
Subj:
FOR ADVISORY OPINION(S) IN THE CASE OF
FORMER MARINE
Encl:
(1) Copy of MMMA memo of 17 Sep 01
1.
2.
We have responded to
OLAC regarding an inquiry from Senator
I a copy of our reply is forwarded as the enclosure.
A point of contact at MMMA is
784-9210.
1650
MMMA-3
17 SEP
iUU1
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT DIVISION COMMENT on OLAC r/s of
23 Aug 01
Subj:
SENATOR PHIL GRAMM WRITES CONCERNING MR.
FORMER MARINE
I
We have reviewed the following route sheet, and the
1.
following comments are provided.
During the period he served in the Marine Corps, the Purple
2.
Heart was authorized for award to those who were wounded or
injured as a direct result of action by an enemy of the United
States or an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which
the Armed Forces of the United States was engaged.
Regrettably,
a review of his service and medical records,
3.
and the records at this Headquarters failed to reveal any
evidence that the enemy ever wounded him in action.
information from the medical records shows that he was treated
for Varicocele,
on 12 February 1946; Varicocele, Left
Planus on 6 March 1946.
Left on 5 February 1946; Diaphragmatic Pleurisy
The only
on 12 March 1946; and Pes
which would qualify him for the Purple
Since there is no indication in the records that he was
regulations require that he obtain eyewitness
The eyewitness statements can be from the medical
4.
injured under conditions,
Heart award,
statements.
personnel who treated him in the field or two other personnel
who were present at the time he was injured.
contain the time, place,
verification that the injury was a direct result of enemy
action.
If he can provide the above information, further
consideration will be given to his request.
medical attention received, and
Statements should
I realize that it will be difficult to obtain eyewitness
This
Undoubtedly there are many cases of Marines who sustained
which might qualify them for the Purple
5.
injuries in combat,
Heart.
statements due to the length of time that has elapsed.
Headquarters is keenly aware of the fact that there are
undoubtedly many cases of Marines who sustained injuries, which
might qualify'them for the Purple Heart.
cannot be so verified the eyewitness statements are required.
In those cases, which
This Headquarters does not maintain a listing of former
6.
Marines and their addresses.
of the officers and enlisted Marines who were assigned to his
former unit by requesting copies of the unit rosters for the
period in question from the following address:
However,
he may obtain a listing
Director
History and Museum Division
901 M Street, SE.
Washington Navy Yard, Building 58
Washington, DC
20374-0580
Should he be able to obtain the names of former Marines that
7.
were eyewitness to his injury,
locating them from the below listed organization:
he may request assistance in
Mail Call Editor
Leatherneck Magazine
P.O. Box 1977
Quantico, VA 22134
Telephone:
E-Mail:
l-800-336-0291
leatherneck@mca-marines.orq
I regret that a more favorable reply is not possible and I
8.
realize that the decision is not what he expected.
does it diminish his contributions to this Country and Corps.
In no way
S.A.
MACKEY
by direction
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