PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE CASE OF: 

	BOARD DATE:                6 January 2000
	DOCKET NUMBER:       AR1999025648

	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.  

	Ms. Joyce A. Wright		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Edward Williamson		Chairperson	
	Mr. Stanley Kelley		Member	
	Mr. Allen L. Raub		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, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM) with Berlin Clasp.

3.  The applicant states, in effect, that the Army of Occupation Medal with Berlin Clasp is not listed on his DD Form 214.  In support of his application he submits a copy of his DD Form 214.

4.  The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted on 21 May 1969 
as a bread maker and continued to serve until he was honorably discharged on 12 May 1971.

5.  The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge (M16 Rifle).  His discharge document does not show the Army of Occupation Medal with Berlin Clasp as 
an authorized award.

6.  Headquarters, 21st Replacement Battalion, Special Orders Number 321, dated 18 November 1969, show that he was assigned to Headquarters, Berlin Brigade.  Headquarters, Berlin Brigade, Special Orders Number 245, dated 20 November 1969, show that he was further assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Berlin Brigade.

7.  The applicant’s DD Form 214, which is authenticated in his own hands, shows that in item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) the entry USAREUR SERV CO BERLIN BDE.

8.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of thirty consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location.  Personnel at a qualifying location as an inspector, courier, escort, temporary or detached duty are precluded from eligibility.  Qualifying service for the West Berlin Clasp is from 9 may 1945 to 2 October 1990.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  Evidence of record shows that he was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Berlin Brigade and Service Company, Berlin Brigade.
Therefore, he is entitled to the Army of Occupation Medal with Berlin Clasp and
entitled to correction of his records to show this award.

2.  In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.

RECOMMENDATION:

That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing in item 24 (Decorations and Awards) of his DD Form 214 that he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal with Berlin Clasp.

BOARD VOTE:  

EW_____  SK______  ALR____  GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

		Edward Williamson_____
		        CHAIRPERSON

INDEX

CASE ID	AR1999025648	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	20000106	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	HD	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	19710512	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR 635-200	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	GRANT	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.  113		
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