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:
7 November 2001
7105-01
Dear
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.
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 6 November 2001.
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
thereof, your late father's naval record and applicable statutes,
regulations and policies.
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.
Your father enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 5 January 1944 at
age 29 and reported to active duty on 12 January 1944. He
successfully completed initial training and on 19 May 1944 he
reported aboard the USS LCI (L) 231.
participated in the invasion of Normandy and subsequent
operations.
2 July 1944 until 1 August 1944 for treatment of conjunctivitis,
and there is no other instance of hospitalization in the record.
he served in an excellent manner until
After his return to duty,
I am enclosing for
his honorable discharge on 14 February 1945.
your information a copy of the examiner's case summary with its
attached entry from your father's medical record.
The record shows that he was hospitalized from
On 6 June 1944 he
Because your father was hospitalized shortly after the invasion
of Normandy you believe that he may have been wounded in action.
If so, he would be entitled to the Purple Heart.
indicated, he was not hospitalized because he was wounded in
action but because of conjunctivitis.
basis for the award of the Purple Heart.
application has been denied.
of the panel will
The names and votes of the members
be, furnished upon request.
However, as
Therefore, there is no
Accordingly, your
of your case are such that
It is regretted that the circumstances
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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Date
Type
Action
Description/charges
Comments/Sentence
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12Jan44
18Mar44
29Mar44
19May44
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lAug44
lOct44
16Nov44
3Dec44
25Jan44
8Feb45
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14Feb45
Inducted USN and voluntarily
enlisted
- age
USNR
29/11
Reported to active duty
He performed his
Completed recruit training
Reported RECSTA New York
Reported USS
LCI(L) 231
(Subject) served aboard this vessel
during the invasion of Normandy and
the follow up.
duties creditably and in a
traditional Navy manner.
Hospitalized
See attached
Treatment Completed
Reported USS LCI
Advanced to
Transferred
Reported RECSTA NORVA
Transferred
Reported NAS Daytona Beach FL
Report NAOTC Boat Facility, New Smyrna FL
Discharged under honorable conditions
"Dependency arising subsequent to enlistment"
Issued honorable service lapel button
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