DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2
NAVY
ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
WMP
Docket No:
19 December 2002
4921-02
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.
sSitting in executive session, considered your
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records,
application on 17 December 2002.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Board.
of your application,
together with all material submitted in
support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes,
regulations and policies.
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted
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.
The Board found that you were inducted in the Navy on 8
September 1943 at age 18 for the duration of World War II.
record reflects that you served without incident until 22
November 1943, when you were convicted by a summary
martial of a 12 day period of unauthorized absence,
November 1943.
month for ten months and a bad conduct discharge.
November 1943, the convening authority approved the adjudged
sentence except for forfeitures in excess of six months and the
bad conduct discharge,
You were sentenced to forfeitures of $15 per
which was suspended for six months.
On 23
court-
from 8 to 19
The
On 11 July 1945, you were convicted by a summary court-martial
of failure to go to your appointed place of duty.
You were
sentenced to confinement at hard labor for one month and extra
police duties for one month.
On 12 July 1945, the convening
authority approved the adjudged sentence and ordered its
execution.
The record further reflects that you were discharged for the
convenience of the government under honorable conditions on 7
February 1946.
Characterization of service is based, in part, on conduct and
proficiency averages, which are computed from marks assigned
Your conduct and proficiency averages were
a periodic basis.
At the time of your service, an
3.40 and 2.42, respectively.
individual was required to attain averages of 3.25 in conduct
and 2.75 in proficiency in order to receive a fully honorable
Additionally, conviction by more
characterization of service.
than one summary court-martial precludes the issuance of an
honorable discharge.
OI
In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed
all potentially mitigating factors such as your youth and
immaturity, limited education and the fact that it has been over
58 years since you were discharged.
these factors were insufficient to warrant recharacterization of
your discharge given your record of two convictions by summary
court-martial and your failure to achieve the required average
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
in proficiency.
The names and votes of the members of the panel will be
furnished upon request.
The Board concluded that
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such
that favorable action cannot be taken.
the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and
material evidence or other matter not previously considered by
it is important to keep in mind that
the Board.
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.
You are entitled to have
In this regard,
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
NAVY | BCNR | CY2008 | 10344-08
An average of 3.25 in conduct was required at the time of your separation for an honorable characterization of service. The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your youth, -honorable post military service, and desire to... upgrade your.discharge..- Nevertheless, the Board concluded these. for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2003 | 02299-03
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 1 July 2003. 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. On 11 January and 8 July 1944 you were convicted by a deck court and received nonjudicial punishment for two periods of unauthorized absence totaling...
NAVY | BCNR | CY1999 | 01398-99
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 7 July 1999. The Board concluded that the foregoing factors and contentions were insufficient to warrant recharacterization of your discharge given your record of an NJP, conviction by a summary court-martial and the conviction by general court-martial of an AWOL of more than six months during wartime. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official...
NAVY | BCNR | CY1998 | NC9800999
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. 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. Since you were only 16 years old, you requested discharge from the Naval Reserve.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 01492-02
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.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.You enlisted in the Marine Corps on 14 September 1963 for four years at age 17. However, the Board...
NAVY | BCNR | CY1998 | NC9808682
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 7 July 1999. 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. On 25 October 1945, you were convicted by a general court-martial of an eight day period of absence without leave and were sentenced to confinement for...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 03539-01
You were again advanced to PFC and On 9 June 1969 you were The DD Form 214 shows that you had three periods of lost time, UA from 10 February to 10 March 1967 and two periods of confinement from 11 April to 12 June and 22 October to 21 December 1967. for entitlement to the Good Conduct Medal commenced on 26 October 1967, the day after your summary court-martial conviction. The DD Form 214 also indicates that eligibility Regulations provided that individuals discharged for the convenience of...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 04749-02
The punishment imposed was confinement for five days with You were sentenced to confinement for The On 4 February 1943, you received NJP for manufacturing and selling liberty passes and disrespect to a commissioned officer. The punishment imposed was confinement for five days with bread and water. On 15 March 1943 you were convicted by a SCM of a 22 day period of unauthorized absence, You were sentenced to a bad conduct discharge (BCD).
NAVY | BCNR | CY1998 | 00999-98
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. Apparently, no action was taken on your request for discharge because of the unauthorized absence and because even with the new date of birth, you would have been 17 years old on 11 July 1943. The Board found that these factors and contentions were not sufficient to warrant...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 02998-01
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. considered your application on 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. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official...