DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No: 5953-20
Ref: Signature Date


Dear : 
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  After careful and conscientious consideration of relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied.     
 
Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 26 February 2021.  The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.  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, and relevant portions of your naval record.  
 
You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 8 May 1951.  On 17 October 1953, you received authorization to wear the Navy Occupation Service Medal and Europe Clasp for service with the US Navy Sixth Fleet for a period five-months.  On 20 January 1955, you were awarded the Domain of the Golden Dragon for crossing the 180th Meridian.  On 1 February 1955, you were credited with participating in the evacuation of the Tachen Islands, China.  On 11 April 1955, you were transferred to ,  for separation proceedings.  On 4 May 1955, you were discharged.  On 5 May 1955, you were awarded the Good Conduct Medal award.  
 
The Board carefully weighed all of the factors you presented, such as your request to be credited with service during the Korean War, and contention, that there was a typing omission on your DD Form 214 during your discharge.  The Board noted your honorable and faithful service in the Navy, unfortunately, upon review of the evidence available in your military records, the Board determined that there was no evidence indicating that you served in the Korean War Theater.   

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken at this time.  You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of new and material evidence.  New evidence is evidence 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, 
Executive Director