DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
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Docket No: 7402-01
7 January 2002
Section 1552.
Your allegations of error and
This is in reference to your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, United
States Code,
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 3 January 2002.
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.
In addition, the Board considered the advisory
opinion furnished by Awards Branch,
Headquarters Marine Corps
dated 8 November 2001, a copy of which is attached.
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.
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.
In this connection, the Board substantially
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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IN REPLY REFER TO:
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FORMER MARINE
During the period he served in the Marine Corps, the Purple
1.
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,
2.
and the records at this Headquarters failed to reveal any
evidence that he was wounded in action by the enemy.
records show that on March 20, 1968,
January 30, 1968 was determined to have been the result of
non-hostile action.
Heart Medal.
Therefore, he is not entitled to a Purple
the injury he received on
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I regret that a more favorable reply is not possible and I
In no way
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realize that the decision is not
does it diminish his contributions to this Country and Corps.
what he expected.
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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. Headquarters Marine Corps In this connection, the Board substantially 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. VIRGINIA 221 34-51...
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Sincerely, W. DEAN PFEIFFER Executive Director 2 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ROA D 3280 RUSSELL QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-51 0 Y 3 IN REPLY REFER TO: 1650 MMMA-3 30ctOl MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS (BCNR) Subj: ADVISORY OPINION(S) IN THE CASE OF FORMER MARINE During the period he served in the Marine Corps, the Purple 1. a review of his service and medical records, Since there is no indication in the records of...
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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 02593-02
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opinion furnished by the Awards Branch, dated 5 April 2002, In addition, the Board considered the advisory a copy of which is attached. 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. there is no official documentation regarding the circumstance on As such policy precludes awarding how the injury was received.