MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:     

	BOARD DATE:           24 January 2002                   
	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR2001061562

	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. Lee Cates		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. George D. Paxson		Chairperson	
	Mr. Walter T. Morrison		Member	
	Mr. Richard T. Dunbar		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 his records be corrected to show entitlement to award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and that his place of entry into the Army be changed.

APPLICANT STATES: That he was awarded the ARCOM but it was erroneously left off his records.  He indicates he entered the Army from Fairmont, West Virginia.

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

During the period 2 February through 27 June 1973, the applicant served in the Army Reserve Delayed Enlistment Program.

On 28 June 1973, after being processed at the Armed Forces Entrance and Examining Station (AFEES), Fairmont, West Virginia, he entered active duty at the Recruiting Main Station (RMS), Beckley, West Virginia.  He completed his required training and was awarded military occupational specialty 16E (Hawk Fire Crewman).  He was promoted to pay grade E-6, effective 1 October 1981.

On 20 November 1985, he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List.  His separation document indicates he had 12 years, 4 months and 23 days of creditable service.

Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.  As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.

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 in the available records that the applicant was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM; therefore, he is not entitled to that award.

2.  The evidence shows the applicant was processed for active duty in the AFEES, Fairmont, WV and enlisted onto active duty at the RMS, Beckley, WV.

3.  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.
4.  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

_gdp___  _wtm____  _rtd____    DENY APPLICATION

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

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2001061562	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	20020124	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE		
DATE OF DISCHARGE		
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY		
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	DENY	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	107.020	
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