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: 5890-01
7 November 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 7 November 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
In addition, the Board considered the advisory
and policies.
opinion furnished by Headquarters Marine Corps dated 2 October
2001, a copy of which is attached.
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.
The names and
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
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
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
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
Y
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
3280 RUSSELL ROAD
OUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134.5103
IN REPLY REFER TO:
1650
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
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NAVAL RECO
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
(BCNR)
Subj:
T FOR ADVISORY OPINION(S) IN THE CASE OF
FORMER MARINE
1. Mr.
service in the U.S. Marine Corps:
Dixon is entitled to the following awards for his
Presidential Unit Citation awarded to 1st Marine Division
for service in Vietnam for the period March 29, 1966, to
September 15, 1967
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars
Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation
(Gallantry Cross Color with palm)
Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation
(Civil Actions Color, 1st Class with palm)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
After careful review of his service record book and
2.
consideration of your request,
that he is not entitled to the Combat Action Ribbon for his
service in Vietnam.
a determination has been made
3.
The Combat Action
As stated in the Navy
principle eligibility
There is no
participation in a bonafied ground firefight.
evidence in your records that you were engaged in actions that
would entitle you to this award.
Ribbon is a restrictive personal award.
and Marine Corps Awards Manual, the
criterion for this award is satisfactory
Your records show that you
served as a Engineer Equipment Operator.
sustained incoming mortar/artillery attacks must have
participated in retaliatory or offensive action.
Personnel subjected to
If he was involved in a firefight and feels that he does
4.
meet the criteria listed above, and would like to be
reconsidered for the Combat Action Ribbon, he will need to
provide this Headquarters with two eyewitness statements.
detailed statements need to confirm his involvement in a bona
fide firefight.
be taken.
Without these statements, no further action can
These
This Headquarters does not maintain a listing of former
5.
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
Headquarters United States Marine Corps
Manpower and Reserve Affairs
2008 Elliott Road (Code
VA 22134-5103
Quantico,
MMSB)
Should he be able to obtain the name of two individuals who
6.
could verify his actions,
them from the below listed organizations:
he may request assistance in locating
Mail Call Editor
Leatherneck Magazine
P.O. Box 1977
Quantico,
Telephone:
E-Mail:
VA 22134
l-800-336-0291
leatherneck@mca-marines.org
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
Vietnam Locator
8605 Cameron Street, Suite 400
Silve
ATTN:
Telep
(301) 585-0519
Fax:
E-Mail: www.wa.org
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I regret that a more favorable reply is not possible and I
7.
realize that the decision is not what he expected.
does it diminish his contributions to this Country and Corps.
In no way
8.
A point of contact at MMMA is
@ 784-9210.
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