2.  The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal.  He submits a copy of his Bronze Star Medal award citation.

3.  The applicant’s military records show he was inducted into the Army on         22 January 1969.  He served in Vietnam from 29 October 1969 - 17 October 1970 as a rifleman and as a heavy vehicle driver.  He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. 

4.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Bronze Star Medal may be awarded for meritorious achievement or service to recognize meritorious service of a lesser degree than that required for the award of the Legion of Merit.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  Evidence in the records shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

2.  In view of the foregoing, it would be proper 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 was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

BOARD VOTE:

                       GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION

                                                                         
    CHAIRPERSON