2.  The applicant requests award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Korean Service Medal (KSM) and the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM).  He submits copies of his DD Form 214, service record, letters and various other documents.

3.  The applicant’s military records were lost or destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973.  Information herein was obtained from alternate sources.

4.  The applicant had prior World War II service.  On 15 February 1952, he was called to active duty from the National Guard.  He served in Korea from on or about 19 July to on or about 27 August 1953.  He was separated on                   16 September 1953.

5.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent parts, that the NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954.  The KSM is awarded for service between 27 June 1950 and       27 July 1954 within the territorial limits of Korea.  Personnel awarded the KSM are automatically eligible for the UNSM.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The applicant has submitted credible evidence to show he is entitled to award of the NDSM, the KSM and the UNSM.

2.  In view of the foregoing, it would be in the interest of justice to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below.

RECOMMENDATION:

That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned is entitled to award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star and the United Nations Service Medal.

BOARD VOTE:

                       GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION

                                                                         
    CHAIRPERSON