DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNE
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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
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JRE
Docket No: 4422-02
2002
26 November
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 15 November 2002.
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.
Documentary material considered by the Board
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 served on active duty in the Marine Corps from 2 February 1952
to 12 September 1955, when you were discharged with a bad conduct discharge.
convicted by summary and special courts-martials of several periods of unauthorized absence,
and were ultimately discharged pursuant to the sentence of a general court-martial that
convicted you of an extended period of unauthorized absence.
You were
As there is no indication in the available records that you were unfit to perform your duties
by reason of physical disability at the time of your discharge, or that your discharge was
erroneous or unjust, the Board was unable to recommend any corrective action in your case.
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
panel will be furnished upon request.
The names and votes of the members of the
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
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