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: 5668-01
28 February 2002
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.
Your allegations of error and injustice were
considered your application on 26
Documentary
in.accordance with administrative regulations and
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records,
sitting in executive session,
February 2002.
reviewed
procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board.
material considered by the Board consisted of your application,
together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval
record and applicable statutes,
addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion furnished by
Headquarters Marine Corps,
regulations and policies. In
a copy of which is enclosed.
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. In
this connection the Board substantially concurred with the comments
contained in the advisory opinion.
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
The names and votes
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that
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
Consequently, when
regularity attaches to all official records.
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
Executive Director
PFEIFE'ER
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
Y
STATES MARINE CORP
3280 RUSSELL ROAD
HEADQUARTERS
UNITED
QUANTICO. VIRGINIA
22
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TO:
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REPLY.REFER
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECT1
NAVAL RECORDS
3R, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
(BCNR)
Subj:
REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION
FORMER MARINE
Upon review of his service records and the information
1.
provided, it has been determined that he is entitled to the Combat
Action Ribbon for his service in Vietnam.
During the period he served in the Marine Corps, the Purple Heart
2.
was authorized for award to those who were wounded or injured as a
direct result
opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of
the United States was engaged.
pf action by an enemy of the United States or an
Regrettably, a review of his service and medical records, and the
3.
records at this Headquarters failed to reveal any evidence that the
enemy wounded him in action.
from March 4 to April 24, 1968, however, there is no documentation
regarding the type of injury and what the circumstances involved in
this injury.
The records shows that he was a patient
which would qualify him for the
The eyewitness statements can be from the medical
Since there is no indication in the records of the circumstances
4.
that he was injured under conditions,
Purple Heart award, regulations require that he obtain eyewitness
statements.
personnel who treated him in the field or two other personnel who were
Statements should contain the
present at the time he was injured.
time, place, medical attention received, and detailed verification
that the injury was a direct result of enemy action.
provide the above information, which describes the injury and the
situation involved, further consideration will be given to his
request.
If he can
5.
While it is understandable that anyone who is injured or dies
during combat operations would appear to be entitled to the Purple
Heart Medal, there must be a direct cause and effect relationship to
Thus, the injury or wound must have been
establish eligibility.
While we do not intend to challenge the
caused by enemy action.
veracity of his statement concerning the injury, it is absolutely
necessary that some documentation be provided to verify his
entitlement.
I realize that it will be difficult to obtain eyewitness
6 .
statements due to the length of time that has elapsed.
Headquarters is keenly aware of the fact that there are undoubtedly
This
many cases of Marines who sustained injuries,
In those cases,
for the Purple Heart.
the eyewitness statements are required.
which might qualify them
which cannot be so verified,
This Headquarters does not maintain a listing of former Marines
7.
and their addresses.
and enlisted Marines who were assigned to his former unit by
requesting copies of the unit rosters for the period in question from
the following address:
However, he may obtain a listing of the officers
Headquarters United States Marine Corps
Manpower and Reserve Affairs
2008 Elliott Road (Code
Quantico, VA 22134-5103
MMSB)
Should he be able to obtain the names of former Marines that were
8 .
eyewitness to his injury, he may request assistance in locating them
from the below listed organizations:
Mail Call Editor
Leatherneck Magazine
P-0. Box 1977
Qfiantico, VA 22134
Telephone: l-800-336-0291
E-Mail:
leatherneck@mca-marines.org
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
Vietnam Locator
8605 Cameron Street, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD
ATTN:
-Telephone:
Fax:
(301) 585-0519
E-Mail: www.wa.org
(301) 585-4000
20910
I regret that a more favorable reply is not possible and I realize
9.
that the decision is not what he expected.
his contributions to this Country and Corps.
In no way does it diminish
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT BRANCH (MMSB)
2008 ELLIOT ROAD
QUANTICO, VA 221344030
HISA N REPLY REFER TO
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23 Jan 2002
MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
NAVAL RECORDS
Subj:
FORMER
Appropriate correction has been made to
A copy of his DD Form 215 is attached for your
1.
record.
information.
Head
Records Correspondence Section
Personnel Management Support Branch
By direction of the
Commandant of the Marine Corps
CAUTION: NOT TO BE USED FOR
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214 BEING CORRECTED:
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Additional: Combat Action Ribbon
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DD FORM 215. FE8 2000
,PPIFF
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PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.
SERVICE
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