DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
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Docket No: 4968-00
22 August 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, considered your
application on 21 August 2001.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Board.
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of
your application, together with all material submitted in support
thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations
and policies.
opinion furnished by Headquarters Marine Corps dated 9 July 2001,
a copy of which is attached.
In addition, the Board considered the advisory
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.
concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion.
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
The names and
votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
In this connection, the Board substantially
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
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
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Subj:
FOR ADVISORY OPINION(S) IN THE CASE
FORMER MARINE
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Upon review of the records provided it has been determined
1.
that he is entitled to a Combat Action Ribbon for his service in
World War II.
During the period
2.
Purple 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.
served in the Marine Corps, the
a review of his service and medical records,
Regrettably,
3.
and the records at this Headquarters failed to reveal any
evidence that he received a concussion or was wounded in action
by the enemy.
shows that he was treated for Catarrhal Fever of June 1, 1944
and was admitted to the hospital on March 22, 1945 for Combat
Fatigue.
cannot be accepted as the required eyewitness statement, these
doctors were not present to give first hand knowledge statement.
Statements from the Department of Veterans Affairs
The only information from his medical records
which would qualify him for a Purple
regulations require that he obtain eyewitness
The eyewitness statements can be from the medical
Since there is no indication in the records that he was
4.
injured under conditions,
Heart award,
statements.
personnel who treated him in the field or two other
who were present at the time he was injured.
contain the time, place,
verification that the injury was a direct result of enemy
action.
consideration will be given to his request.
If he can provide the above information, further
medical attention received, and
The decoration is not awarded for cases of trenchfoot,
5.
pneumonia, malaria,
not to deny that he suffers from a service-connected disability;
or post-traumatic stress disorder.
personne,l
Statements should
This is
However,
he may obtain a listing
however,
awarded to victims of post- traumatic stress disorder.
regulations do not allow the Purple Heart Medal to be
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:
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, you may request assistance in
locating them from the below listed organization:
Mail Call Editor
Leatherneck Magazine
P.O. Box 1977
Quantico,
Telephone:
E-Mail:
VA 22134
l-800-336-0291
leatherneck@mca-marines.org
8.
A point of contact at MMMA is Mr.
784-9210.
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