IN THE CASE OF:	  

		BOARD DATE:	       31 July 2008

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20080007106 


THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:

1.  Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any).

2.  Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any).


THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:

1.  The applicant requests that his date of birth (DOB) be changed from 26 March 1948 to 23 July 1947.  

2.  The applicant states that his parents gave incorrect information.  He had 12 brothers and sisters with no birth certificates.  

3.  The applicant provides a copy of his birth certificate.  

CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:

1.  The applicant underwent a pre-induction physical examination on 23 February 1968 which shows his DOB as 26 March 1948.  He was inducted into the Army of the United States on 10 April 1968.  His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 26 March 1948.

2.  The applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) in which he indicated his DOB as 26 March 1948.  His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his DOB as 26 March 1948.

3.  The applicant provided a copy of his birth certificate, filed on 1 August 1947, which shows his DOB as 23 July 1947.

4.  The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 1 April 1970.  His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows his DOB as 26 March 1948 in item 5 (DOB).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

1.  For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records.  The data and information contained in those records should actually reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created.  In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, those records should not be changed.

2.  Although the applicant’s birth certificate shows his DOB is 23 July 1947, there are various documents in his personnel record which indicate his DOB as 26 March 1948.  While the applicant's desire to have the records changed is understandable, there is no basis for compromising the integrity of the Army's records.  This Board action will be filed in his military records so a record of the DOB he is currently using will be on hand.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT FULL RELIEF 

________  ________  ________  GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF 

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

___xx___  __xx____  ___xx___  DENY APPLICATION

BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.  Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.




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               CHAIRPERSON
      
I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.



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