MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:      

	BOARD DATE:           6 September 2001
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR2001057128

	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. William Blakely		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Luther L. Santiful		Chairperson	
	Mr. Melvin H. Meyer		Member	
	Mr. John T. Meixell		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, that his military records be changed to show his correct social security number (SSN).

APPLICANT STATES:  In effect, that the SSN listed on his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) is incorrect and belongs to another individual.  In support of his application he submits a xeroxed copy of his SSN card, a copy of his yearly earnings statement, and a copy of his DD Form 214.

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

The applicant enlisted in the Army on 21 February 1968 and served as a light wheel vehicle driver.  His awards include the National Defense Service, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device.  His highest rank attained was private first class (E-3).  He was released from active duty on 27 September 1971, in the rank of private (E-1).  He received a general discharge.

The SSN recorded in the applicant’s enlistment contract, the service record created upon his enlistment, and in the records and documents prepared and published throughout his active duty service is consistent with the one recorded in his DD Form 214.  

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.  The applicant provides no evidence that suggests the SSN recorded in his military records was in error at the time it was used and information from the Social Security Administration as to when and why his SSN was changed subsequent to his discharge and is different from the SSN recorded in his military records. 

2.  The Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records.  The data and information contained in those records should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created.  In this case, the applicant acknowledged that his SSN was correct throughout his enlistment and during the separation process.  Consequently, the Board finds no error in the existing military records.  

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.

Note:  A copy of this decisional document with its enclosures, including the copy of the applicant’s current Social Security Card reflecting his current SSN, will be filed in the applicant’s military record and will document the fact that the applicant is currently using an SSN different from the one recorded in his military records and should satisfy any need for clarity in regard to this issue. 

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

__LLS___  __MHM__  __JTM___  DENY APPLICATION

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

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2001057128	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	2001/09/06	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	YYYYMMDD	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR .  .  .  .  .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	(DENY)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	101000.0900	
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