2.  The applicant requests award of the Army of Occupation Medal for Japan.

3.  Service records are not available; however, the applicant provides supporting documentation to show he was due to fly in to Japan on 28 August 1945 in preparation for the surrender ceremony.  Orders dated 27 October 1945 ordering him returned to the States from Japan are also provided.

4.  On 29 December 1945, the applicant was relieved from active duty.  His awards and decorations included the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon (Campaign Medal) with 3 bronze battle stars.

5.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Army of Occupation Medal for Japan is awarded for service for 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty in Japan between 3 September 1945 and 27 April 1952.  Service between 3 September 1945 and 2 March 1946 will be counted only if the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for service before 3 September 1945.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  While service records are not available, the supporting documentation provided by the applicant verify his eligibility for the Army of Occupation Medal for Japan.

2.  In view of the foregoing, the applicant is entitled to award of the Army of Occupation Medal for Japan.

RECOMMENDATION:

That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual is entitled to award of the Army of Occupation Medal for Japan.

BOARD VOTE:

                       GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION

                                                                         
    CHAIRPERSON