IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 14 May 2021

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210007668


APPLICANT REQUESTS: in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the 
United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 20 February 1970 
to show his name as shown on his birth certificate.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions 
of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552)
*	Certificate of Birth

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame provided in Title 10, 
U.S. Code, section 1552(b); however, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records 
(ABCMR) conducted a substantive review of this case and determined it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file.

2.  The applicant states his full legal name is F____, not F____, Jr. He is not a junior 
because his middle name is different than his father's middle name.

3.  On 28 February 1968, he was inducted into the Army of the United States. His 
DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his name as F____, Jr.

4.  Item 1 (Name – Last, First, Middle Initial) and Service Number) of his DA Form 20 
(Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his name as F____, Jr.

5.  On 20 February 1970, he was honorably discharged. Item 1 (Last Name – First 
Name – Middle Name) of his DD Form 214 shows his name as F____, Jr.

6.  The certified copy of his birth certificate, issued 5 October 1983, shows his name as 
F____ and his father's name as F____.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found relief 
is not warranted.

2.  The Board noted the applicant used the suffix "Jr." throughout his period of military 
service.  The Board found insufficient evidence that would support changing an entry on 
his DD Form 214 that accurately reflected the information available at the time the form 
was completed.  Based on a preponderance of evidence, the Board determined the 
suffix "Jr." should not be removed from the applicant's DD Form 214.

3.  The applicant is advised that a copy of these proceedings will be filed in his Official 
Military Personnel File, which will serve to explain the difference between the name 
recorded in his military records and the name on his birth certificate. 


BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:XX	:XX	:XX	DENY APPLICATION


BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or 
injustice.  Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient 
as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
	 
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.


REFERENCES:

1.  Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of 
military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or 
injustice.  This provision of law also allows the ABCMR to excuse an applicant's failure 
to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be 
in the interest of justice to do so.

2.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, prescribed the 
separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or 
release from active duty service or control of the Active Army. It established 
standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. The general 
instructions stated all available records would be used as a basis for the preparation of 
DD Form 214, including the DA Form 20, DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record), 
and orders. The specific instructions for item 1 stated to enter the last name, first name, 
and full middle name or names, if any.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS/
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