MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:  

	BOARD DATE:  24 August 2000
	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR2000036476

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

	Mr. Carl W. S. Chun		Director	
	Mr. Paul A. Petty		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. George D. Paxson		Chairperson	
	Mr. Allen L. Raub		Member	
	Mr. Curtis L. Greenway		Member	

	The Board, established pursuant to authority contained in 10 U.S.C. 1552, convened at the call of the Chairperson on the above date.  In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

	The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

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

APPLICANT REQUESTS:  That he be awarded three Bronze Campaign (Service) Stars on his Korean Service Medal.

APPLICANT STATES:  That he served in the winter, spring, and summer campaigns.  He states that three stars (Bronze Service Stars) were attached to his Korean Service Medal by the Army before leaving Korea.

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant's military records show:

That he entered the Army of the United States (AUS) and active duty on 
29 February 1952 as a Private (Pvt).  He attended Anti-Aircraft Artillery Mechanic school from August through November 1952.  Based on his later discharge date on 4 February 1954 and his record of 1 year, 1 month, and 22 days foreign service, the applicant was assigned in Korea on or about 9 December 1952.  There is no record of the exact date of his assignment in Korea.  In Korea, the applicant was assigned to Battery A, 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion.  He was released from active duty and transferred to the Army Reserve on 
4 February 1954 in the rank of Sgt (T), Sergeant (Temporary).

The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that he was awarded the United Nations Service Medal, 2 Bronze Service Stars (for the Korean Service Medal), and the National Defense Service Medal.

According to Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register), the 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion was given credit for participation in the Korean Summer-Fall 1952 campaign from 1 May through 30 November 1952, the Third Korean Winter campaign from 1 December 1952 through 20 April 1953, and the Korea Summer 1953 campaign from 1 May through 27 July 1953.

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, he was awarded 2 Bronze Service Stars for participation in campaigns credited to his unit, the 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion.  Based on the applicant’s period of service in Korea, from on or about 9 December 1952 to on or about 31 January 1954, these 2 Bronze Service Stars would be for the Third Korean Winter campaign from 1 December 1952 through 20 April 1953 and the Korea Summer 1953 campaign from 
1 May through 27 July 1953.

2.  There is no evidence that the applicant was assigned to the 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion on or prior to 30 November 1952 to qualify him for a third Bronze Service Star for participation in the Korean Summer-Fall 1952 campaign from 1 May through 30 November 1952.

3.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

__gp___  __ar__  __cg____  DENY APPLICATION

		    Carl W. S. Chun
		    Director, Army Board for Correction
    of Military Records

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2000036476	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	20000824	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE		
DATE OF DISCHARGE		
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY		
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	DENY	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.107.007	Korean Service Medal	
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