IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  25 October 2021

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20210011893


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  Correction of his records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 


APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	copy of his driver license

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the three-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, in effect, his records show the incorrect DOB due to his 
mistake.  

3.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 4 May 1951.  His DD Form 4 
(Enlistment Record – United States Army) shows the DOB he claims is incorrect.  

4.  The applicant continued his service in the Regular Army throughout a series of 
reenlistments and extensions until he was retired on 31 May 1981.  His DD Form 214 
(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 
31 May 1981 shows the DOB he claims is incorrect.

5.  A review of the applicant's Official Military Personnel File revealed he listed his DOB
as throughout his entire military career.  

6.  The applicant provided a copy of his driver license showing the DOB he claims is 
correct.  



BOARD DISCUSSION: 
 
After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within 
the military record, the Board determined that relief was not warranted. The Board 
carefully considered the applicant's contentions, military record, and regulatory 
guidance. The Army has an interest in preserving the integrity of the record and, this 
case, the documentation available for review, consistently reflects the contested date of 
birth and is void evidence of the requested date of birth. Based on the preponderance of 
the evidence, the Board determined the evidence presented insufficient to warrant a 
recommendation for relief. 

BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:X	:X	:X	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 three 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 three-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would 
be in the interest of justice to do so.

2.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separations Documents), in effect at the time of the 
applicant's retirement, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon 
retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.  It 
established standardized policy for the preparation of the DD Form 214.  It states the 
DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active 
service.  It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release 
from active duty, retirement, or discharge.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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