MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:   

	BOARD DATE:  17 May 2000
	DOCKET NUMBER: AR1999033496

	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. Calvin M. Fowler		Chairperson	
	Mr. Raymond J. Wagner		Member	
	Mr. Fred N. Eichorn		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 he be paid quarters allowance for the period November 1943 until his separation. 

APPLICANT STATES: He was entitled to quarters allowance for 19 months and was never paid.  

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

On 5 March 1941, the applicant was inducted into the Army.  He completed his required training and was awarded MOS 060 (Cook).

On 14 July 1941, he was married to his spouse.

On 1 March 1942, he initiated a Class “E” allotment, in the amount of $20 per month, on behalf of his wife.

On 1 October 1942, he increased his Class “E” allotment to $25 per month.

During the period 24 December 1942 to 18 May 1945, he served in the European Theater of Operations.

On 1 February 1943, he increased the Class “E” allotment to $35 per month.

On 26 October 1943, he was promoted to staff sergeant (SSgt) and his MOS was changed to 824 (Mess Sergeant).

On 27 October 1943, his records were annotated “Due Sol monetary alws in lieu of Qtrs for dependents fr 26 Oct 43.  Mrs. [applicant’s wife’s name], 834 Brown Ave, Columbus, Georgia”.

On 1 November 1943, the Army initiated a Class “F” allotment to his spouse in the amount of $22 per month, monetary allowance in lieu of quarters.

On 1 May 1944, he increased his Class “E” allotment to $55 per month.

On 18 May 1945, records show the Army was paying a Class “E” allotment, for support to his wife, in the amount of $55 per month; a Class “F” allotment, monetary allowance in lieu of quarters to his wife, in the amount of $22 per month; and a Class “N” allotment, for insurance, in the amount of $6.85 per month.

On 17 June 1945, he was honorably separated under Army Regulation 615-365. His Report of Separation indicates he had 4 years, 3 months and 13 days of creditable service.

On 17 June 1945, he was honorably separated the rank of SSgt, under Army Regulation 615-365, based on the convenience of the Government and demobilization.  His WD AGO Form 53-55 indicates he had 4 years, 3 months and 13 days of creditable service.

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.  The evidence of record shows the applicant was paid for quarters allowance for the period 1 November 1943 to 17 June 1945.

2.  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 the aforementioned requirement.

3.  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

__CF___  ___RW__  __FE___ DENY APPLICATION

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

INDEX

CASE ID	AR1999033496	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	20000517	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	YYYYMMDD	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR .  .  .  .  .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	DENY	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.128	Quarters allowance for 1943-45	
2.		
3.		
4.		
5.		
6.