MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:  

           BOARD DATE:  27 March 2001
	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR2000050690

	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	
	Ms. Joyce A. Wright		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Roger W. Able		Chairperson	
	Ms. Gail J. Wire		Member	
	Mr. Allen L. Raub		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:  In effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  

APPLICANT STATES:  That he has been advised that between 14 August 1961 and 1 June 1963, that his service during the Berlin Crisis in Germany qualifies him for an award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and allows membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).  In support of his application he submits a copy of his DD Form 214 and a copy of an Internet related printout relating to awards. 

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant's military records show he entered active duty on 4 August 1961 as a lineman.  He served in Germany from 
10 January 1962 to 17 July 1964 and was honorably discharged on 18 July 
1964.

The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed 2 years, 
6 months, and 9 days of foreign service in Germany.  There is no evidence to show that he was deployed in support of the Berlin or Cuban Crisis during his service in Germany.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge (Rifle M14).  His discharge document does not show entitlement to any additional awards.

The applicant’s records contain a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 2 April 1987, which shows that the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, conducted a review of the applicant’s available records.  This form indicated that the applicant was not authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and was not entitled to any additional awards.

Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) lists the designated U.S. military operations, areas, and dates for eligibility for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  The regulation, in pertinent part, shows that the military operations in Berlin from 14 August 1961 to 1 June 1963 and in Cuba from 24 October 1962 to 1 June 1963 qualify for this award.  

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.  There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows that 
he was deployed in support of the Berlin Crisis from 14 August 1961 to 
1 June 1963, the Cuban Crisis from 24 October 1962 to 1 June 1963, or 
that foreign service in Germany qualified him for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records
to show this award.

2.  In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to 
the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.  The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.

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

___ra___  __gw___  __ar___  DENY APPLICATION

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

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2000050690	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	20010327	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	HD	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	19640718	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR 635-205	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	DENY	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.  118		
2.  		
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