PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE CASE OF: 

	BOARD DATE:           29 June 2000
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR1999031551

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.  

	Mr. Carl W. S. Chun
Mr. David H. Keller		Director
Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Ms. Joann H. Langston 		Chairperson	
	Mr. John N. Slone 		Member	
	Mr. Melvin H. Meyer		Member	

	The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military 
                records
	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including
	            advisory opinion, if any)

FINDINGS:

1.  The applicant has exhausted or the Board has waived the requirement for exhaustion of all administrative remedies afforded by existing law or regulations.

2.  The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).  

3.  The applicant states that the BSM was not included on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge).  In support of his request, he submits a copy of his BSM award certificate, and the citation for his award.

4.  The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted on 10 August 1966 for a period of 3 years.  In November 1968, he was assigned to Vietnam where he served with the 2d Battalion, 506th Infantry, as a wheeled vehicle repairman.  

5.  The award certificate submitted by the applicant states he was awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in Vietnam during the period 1 December 1968 to 31 July 1969.  The certificate was signed by the Commanding General, 101st Airborne Division, on 6 August 1969.

6.  The applicant was honorably separated on 10 August 1969 at Oakland, California.  His DD Form 214 shows his awards and decorations as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.

7.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service.  This period is 3 years except in those cases when the period for the first award ends with the termination of a period of Federal military service.  Although there is no automatic entitlement to the Good Conduct Medal, disqualification must be justified. 

8.  The above regulation also authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation and states that authorized service stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal.

9.  Army Pamphlet 672-3 lists the time periods for which various units were awarded unit citations.  The organization to which the applicant was assigned in Vietnam was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal during the period of his assignment.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The evidence confirms that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement while serving in Vietnam.

2.  The applicant met the qualifications for award of the Good Conduct Medal.

3.  The applicant served under three campaigns during his service in Vietnam and is entitled to three Bronze Service Stars with his Vietnam Service Medal.

4.  The applicant is entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal based on his assignment with the 2d Battalion, 506th Infantry, in Vietnam.

5.  In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.

RECOMMENDATION:

That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by 

     a.  showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Bronze Star Medal; and

     b.  awarding him the Good Conduct Medal, three Bronze Service Stars with his Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal.

BOARD VOTE:  

__jhl___  __jns_____  __mhm__  GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

		   __Joann H. Langston__
		        CHAIRPERSON

INDEX

CASE ID	AR1999031551	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	20000629	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE		
DATE OF DISCHARGE		
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY		
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	GRANT PLUS	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	107.00	
2.	110.00	
3.		
4.		
5.		
6.