PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE CASE OF: 

	BOARD DATE:               27 May 1999              
	DOCKET NUMBER:      AR1999015049

	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. Loren G. Harrell		Director	
	Ms. Beverly A. Young 		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Edward Williamson		Chairperson	
	Ms. Meta Waller 		Member	
	Mr. Kenneth L. Wright		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 correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB).

3.  The applicant states that he was assigned to an infantry unit in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C10 (Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman) in Vietnam from 16 July 1970 to 21 October 1971.

4.  The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted on 29 January 1972, completed training as an infantryman in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C10 (Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman).  He served in Vietnam from 16 July 1970 to 21 October 1971 and was honorably discharged from active duty on 10 February 1972.

5.  The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show the CIB as an authorized award. The Board notes that the applicant is entitled to award of the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation and the Vietnam Service with two bronze service stars which are not shown on his discharge document.

6.  The applicant’s personnel records show that he was awarded an infantry MOS 11C10 and served in an infantry mortar platoon in a calvary squadron in combat in Vietnam.

7.  The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation by Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974.

8.  The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received credit for participation in the DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive in item 39 (Campaigns).  Army Regulation 600-8-22, Table B-1, shows he was also entitled to credit for participation in the Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII (1 July 1970 to 30 June 1971) during his tour in Vietnam.  Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, 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 bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  Evidence of record shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS in an infantry mortar platoon in combat in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to award of the CIB.

2.  The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.

3.  Evidence of record shows that the applicant received credit for participation in two campaigns during his tour in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show two bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal.

4.  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 showing the individual concerned was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation and the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars.

BOARD VOTE:  

EW_____  MW_____  KLW____  GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

		Edward Williamson_____
		CHAIRPERSON

INDEX

CASE ID	AR1999015049	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	19990527	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	YYYYMMDD	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR . . . . .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	GRANT PLUS	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	107.00	
2.		
3.		
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5.		
6.