JRE
Docket No. 08949-06
29 October 2007

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of title 10 of the United States Code, section 1552.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 7 June 2007. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies.

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. In this regard, the Board could not fined any indication in your record that you were wounded during your period of service in the Navy. In addition, the Board noted that you underwent a pre—separation physical examination on 12 December 1945, and the report of that examination shows that your extremities were examined and found to be normal, and that you did not have a history of injuries.

In view of the foregoing, your application has been denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

If you believe you are entitled to be issued awards or decorations in addition to those sent you on 7 October 2003, you should you should contact write the Navy Personnel Command Retired Records Section, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132—5000.

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and material evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board. In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

Sincerely

W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director