BOARD DATE: 24 November 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150005811 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. 2. The applicant states he now has the certificate and citation but he was never issued an adjusted DD Form 214 to reflect this award. He exercised due diligence in contacting several agencies and offices in an effort to get this award. It was awarded on 5 March 1970 but the certificate and citation were sent after his discharge. 3. The applicant provides a certificate and citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110010609, on 22 November 2011. 2. The applicant submitted copies of a citation and certificate showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, which were not received by the Board within 1 year of the original decision; however, they were not previously reviewed by the ABCMR. Therefore, they are considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. 3. The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 23 November 1966 and he held military occupational specialty 11F (Infantry Operations and Intelligence Specialist). 4. He was honorably discharged on 18 October 1967 to accept a commission as an officer. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). 5. He was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army and executed an oath of office with concurrent call to active duty on 19 October 1967. He was promoted to first lieutenant (1LT) on 19 October 1968. 6. Following completion of the 5-week U.S. Army Adjutant General (AG) Course at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN, he was assigned to U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Myer, VA, and served in various positions, including S-1 Projects Officer, Chief of the Transfer Point, Personnel Affairs Officer, and Assistant Adjutant. 7. He was honorably released from active duty in the rank of 1LT on 18 October 1969 and he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement) to complete his remaining service obligation. 8. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years of active service and he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal. 9. His DA Form 66 (Officer Personnel Record) does not reflect the Army Commendation Medal and his service records do not contain the General Orders that awarded him the Army Commendation Medal. However, he provides: a. A certificate, dated 5 March 1970, showing award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from January 1968 to October 1969, while assigned as an AG officer to Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Myer, VA. The certificate is signed by Major General R-- M. Gles---, who is listed in the historical records as the former commander of the Military District of Washington. b. A citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from January 1968 to October 1969, recognizing his professional competence, military acumen, initiative, and personal dedication while assigned as an AG officer to Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Myer, VA. 10. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Despite the absence of official orders for the award of the Army Commendation Medal, the certificate and citation appear to be commensurate and consistent with the applicant's rank, unit, scope of responsibility, and position at the time. The certificate and citation are accepted as sufficient evidence to show he was in fact awarded the Army Commendation Medal. BOARD VOTE: ___X_____ ___X_____ __X__ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the ABCMR’s decision in Docket Number AR20110010609, dated 22 November 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214, ending on 18 October 1969, the Army Commendation Medal. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150005811 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150005811 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1