IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 4 January 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220006230


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his middle name on his DD Form 214 (Armed 
Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge).

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214 effective 2 February 1966
*	Certificate of Live Birth
*	Driver’s License


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 he requests correction of his middle name to show to clarify his 
service record.

3.  The applicant provides:

	a.  The applicant’s DD Form 214 for his active service period from 3 February 1964 
through 2 February 1966.

	b.  His Certificate of Live Birth lists his name as R

	c.  A State of Maryland Driver’s License shows the applicant’s name as 

4.  A review of the applicant’s service record shows:

   a.  He was inducted into the Army of the United States on 3 February 1964. His DD 
Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows in Block 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle 
Name). A middle name different from that displayed on his Certificate of Live Birth.

   b.  His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) identified the applicant as 
   
   c.  Special Orders Number 24, dated 28 January 1966, released the applicant from 
active duty effective 2 February 1966. His name was listed as 
   
   d.  He was honorably released from active duty effective 2 February 1966. His DD 
Form 214 shows he completed 2 years of active service.  His DD Form 214 lists the 
applicant in Block 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name) as 

5.  By regulation (AR 635-8), the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most 
recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current 
active, prior active, and prior inactive duty service at the time of release from active 
duty, retirement, or discharge. The information entered thereon reflects the conditions 
as they existed at the time of separation. Block 1 (Name) states compare original 
enlistment contract or appointment order and review official record for possible name 
changes. If a name change has occurred list other names of record in Block 18 
(Remarks).


BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found 
within the military record, the Board found that relief was not warranted. The Board 
carefully considered the applicant's record of service, documents submitted in support 
of the petition and executed a comprehensive and standard review based on law, policy 
and regulation. Upon review of the applicants petition and available military records the 
Board determined the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a 
probable error or injustice.  The applicant used the contested middle name during his 
entire period of service.  The Board determined the overall merits of this case are 
insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.  Based 
on this the Board determined relief was not warranted and denied relief.

2.  The Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records for historical 
purposes.  The information in those records must reflect the conditions and 
circumstances that existed at the time the records were created.  In the absence of 
evidence that shows a material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend 
that those records be changed.
3.  The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his 
application and the supporting evidence he provided, will be filed in his official military 
records.  This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the 
difference in the middle name recorded in his military records and to satisfy his desire to 
have his legal middle name documented in his military records.


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 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 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents), currently in effect, 
states the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous 
active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current active, prior active, and 
prior inactive duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 
discharge. The information entered thereon reflects the conditions as they existed at the 
time of separation. Block 1 (Name) states compare original enlistment contract or 
appointment order and review official record for possible name changes. If a name 
change has occurred list other names of record in Block 18 (Remarks).

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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