PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE CASE OF:       

	BOARD DATE:            27 May 1999
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR1998013922

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.  

	Mr. Loren G. Harrell		Director	
	Ms. Joyce A. Wright		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Edward Williamson		Chairperson	
	Ms. Meta Waller 		Member	
	Mr. Kenneth L. Wright		Member	

	The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military 
                records
	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including
	            advisory opinion, if any)

FINDINGS:

1.  The applicant has exhausted or the Board has waived the requirement for exhaustion of all administrative remedies afforded by existing law or regulations.

2.  The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device and that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show all appropriate awards that he is entitled to.

3.  The applicant states that his Bronze Star Medal with “V” device and the appropriate awards that he is entitled to are not listed on his DD Form 214.

4.  The applicant’s military records show that he initially enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) on 1 August 1984 as a track vehicle repairman. He was ordered to initial active duty for training (IADT) on 26 November 1984 and was released from IADT on 19 April 1985 and returned to the control of the OKARNG.  He continued to serve in the OKARNG until he was released on
31 July 1987.

5.  On 16 September 1987, the applicant submitted a request for discharge from the OKARNG in order to reenlist in the Regular Army.  On that same day his request for discharge was approved.

6.  On 31 December 1987, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army as an armor crewman.

7.  He continued to serve until he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16-12, Holiday Early Release Program.  He was discharged on 12 December 1991.  He had served 7 years, 4 months and 6 days of creditable service.  

8.  There is no indication in the applicant personnel records that show he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device.

9.  The applicant’s personnel records show that he was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 December 1987 to 30 December 1990, which is not shown on his DD Form 214.

10.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides in pertinent part, that the Bronze Star Medal is awarded in time of war for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.

11.  The bronze “V” device indicates acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  There is no evidence or record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal; therefore, he is not entitled to this award.  

2.  Evidence of record shows that he was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 December 1987 to 30 December 1990.  Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his record to show this award.

3.  In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records, but only as recommended below.

RECOMMENDATION:

That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal.

BOARD VOTE:  

EW_____  MW_____  KLW____  GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

		Edward Williamson_____
		CHAIRPERSON

INDEX

CASE ID	AR1998013922	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	19990527	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	HD	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	19911212	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR 635-200 	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	GRANT	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1. 107/60		
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