DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
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Docket No: 6651-01
27 August 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.
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 27 August 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 late husband's naval record and applicable
statutes, regulations and policies.
considered the advisory opinion furnished by Headquarters Marine
Corps, a copy of which is enclosed.
Your allegations of error and
In addition, the Board
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.
In this connection the Board substantially
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
The names and
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
HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
NAVAL RECORDS
Subj:
REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION(S) IN THE CASE OF
THE
FORMER MARINE
During the period he served in the Marine Corps, the Purple
1.
Heart was authorized for award to those who were wounded or
injured as a direct result of action by an enemy of the United
States or an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which
the Armed Forces of the United States was engaged.
A review of his records and the records at this Headquarters
2.
fails to reveal any documentation that he was injured under
conditions for which the Purple Heart can be authorized.
Therefore,
this award.
it has been determined that he is not entitled to
3.
Point of contact at MMMA is
Mr.,
at 784-9210.
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opinion furnished by the Awards Branch, dated 5 April 2002, In addition, the Board considered the advisory a copy of which is attached. 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. there is no official documentation regarding the circumstance on As such policy precludes awarding how the injury was received.
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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 Headquarters Marine Corps dated 2 July 2002, a copy of which is attached. 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.
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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. Headquarters Marine Corps In this connection, the Board substantially 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. VIRGINIA 221 34-51...
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opinion furnished by the Awards Branch, Headquarters Marine a copy of which is attached. by an enemy of the United A review of his service and medical records, and the records 2. at this Headquarters fails to reveal any documentation to substantiate his entitlement to the Purple Heart award. the time, place, that the injury was a direct result of enemy action.