DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
S
2 NAVY ANNE
X
WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
0
BJG
Docket No: 2997-01
21 February 2002
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. You requested that you be
awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
It is noted that the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) has decided to issue you the Combat
Action Ribbon.
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive
session, considered your application on 21 February 2002. Your allegations of error and
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures
applicable to the proceedings of this 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 CNO dated 27 December 200
which is attached.
Documentary material considered by the Board
1, a copy of
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 warranting approval of your request to award you the Purple Heart Medal.
In this
connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory
opinion. Accordingly, your application for relief beyond that effected by CNO 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. 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
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATION
NAV Y
S
2000 NAVY PENTAGO
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20350-200
N
0
IN
REPLY
REFER T O
09B13/1U519473
Ser
27 December 2001
From:
To:
Subj:
Ref:
Chief of Naval Operations
Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records
(N09B13)
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION IN THE CASE OF
EX-
, USN
(a) Your
(b) 10 USC 1552
ltr BJG Docket No:
'l‘**
Ott 01
Encl:
(1) BCNR File
In response to reference (a) and in accordance with reference (b),
1.
the Chief of Naval Operations has reviewed subject man's case for
eligibility determination for the Purple Heart for injuries he
sustained when he jumped onto a barge to administer first aide to a
member of a Construction Battalion,
World War II.
towing a pontoon barge during
While the requirement for enemy action (inflicted upon by
Before the Purple Heart can be approved, there must be adequate
2.
documentation that a World War II veteran was wounded as a direct
result of enemy action and that such a wound required medical
treatment.
the enemy), may seem stringent, it is considered essential to
maintaining the integrity of this important decoration.
during war/combat operations and requiring medical treatment in itself
does not justify the awarding of the Purple Heart.
fered
a inguinal hernia as a result of jumping onto a barge to render first
aide to a service member of a Construction Battalion.
unfortunate accident and not at the hands of the enemy.
This was an
Being injured
In view of the above,
3.
However, this in no way detracts from the value
War II service.
of
the Purple Heart cannot be authorized.
orld
We were able to make an eligibility determina
4.
106-65 for the retroactive Combat Action Ribbon
service during World War II.
forward the CAR under separate cover
f
The Chief of Naval Operations will
c Law
mbat
Sincerely,
. .
.--,
-
By dire
ction
...”.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 07440-00
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD 2 NAVY ANNE WASHINGTON DC 20370-510 X 0 S CRS Docket No: 7440-00 5 December 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. opinion furnished by the Chief of Naval Operations dated 30 July 2001, a copy of which is attached. Naval Operations has reviewed subject man's case for eligibility determination for the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008099
c. the applicant's available medical records do not show he suffered a combat wound or injury or that he was treated for a combat wound or injury. d. regrettably, notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2003 | 00797-03
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 21 May 2003. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010179
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that her husbands records be corrected to show he was wounded and to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received during World War II. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Bronze...
CG | BCMR | Medals and Awards | 2005-005
This final decision, dated June 30, 2005, is signed by the three duly appointed APPLICANT’S REQUEST AND ALLEGATIONS The applicant asked the Board to correct his military record to show that he was awarded a Purple Heart for an injury to his right knee during his enlistment from June 26, 1941, to June 27, 1946. SECNAVINST 1650.1G states that during World War II, the Purple Heart was awarded to members of the Armed Forces who were wounded or killed in action against an enemy of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011327
Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 contains the entry "None." Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is an insufficient basis for awarding the Purple Heart to the applicant. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-Arlington, VA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086582C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53- 55 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and any other awards that were omitted. However, it does not show credit for the Combat Infantryman Badge or any other service awards. The evidence of record does not show that the applicant was wounded three times and awarded the Purple Heart for those wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000143
Based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this medal. The evidence of record shows: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 January 1942 through 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 03092950C070212
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. His discharge document does not show that he was wounded in action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal with "Germany" clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073278C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23 February 1945. In support of his application, he submits a letter, dated 22 April 2002; a personal account of his injury; an eyewitness statement, dated 16 August 2001; a letter, dated 16 October 2001, from his physician; a copy of his WD...