DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2
NAVY
ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370.5100
CRS
Docket No:
13 February
6369-01
2002
Your allegations of error and
a copy of which is attached.
application for correction of your
provisions of Title 10, United
Dear
This is in reference to your
naval record pursuant to the
States Code, Section 1552.
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 13 February 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.
opinion furnished by the Awards Branch, Headquarters Marine Corps
dated 4 December 2001,
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.
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 addition, the Board considered the advisory
In this connection, the Board substantially
You are entitled to have the
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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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
NAVAL
RECORDS ( BCNR )
Subj:
REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION(S) IN THE CASE
_ FORMER MARINE
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1. Mr
in the U.S. Marine Corps:
~,is entitled to the following awards for his service
Combat Action Ribbon for service in Vietnam
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars
Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation
(Gallantry Cross Color with palm)
Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
During the period he served in the Marine Corps, regulations
2.
required 3 years of continuous active duty to be eligible for
the Good Conduct Medal.
active duty from February 17, 1969, to November 9, 1970, since
this period is less than 3 years,
he would not be entitled to
the Good Conduct Medal.
The records show that he served on
He is not entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign
To be entitled to this award an individual must serve 6
The record book shows he served in Vietnam
November<7, 1969, which is less than the
3.
Medal.
months in Vietnam.
from August 19 to
required 6 months.
The Fleet Marine Force Ribbon and Insignia are authorized to
4.
Navy personnel who serve with Marine Corps units.
not a member of the U.S. Navy,
these awards.
he is not entitled to either of
Since he was
5.
A point of contact at MMMA is
0.784-9210.
5. ORIGINAL
DD FORM 214 IS CORRECTED AS INDICATED BELOW:
SEPA
Seria
ORM 214 BEING CORRECTED:
CORRECTED TO READ
09 Nov 70
SVC#
Comb
Vietnam Meritorious
24
31
bon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service
Medalw/two bronze stars, Republic of
Unit Citation(Gallantry
Cross Color w/palm), Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
6. DATE
(YYYYMMDD)
OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO SIGN
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