IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 25 April 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220009676


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the 
United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 15 February 1968 
to show his name as instead of 

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

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions 
of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552)
*	DD Form 214 (poor quality copy)
*	Birth Certificate 

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 name is however, the military Americanized his name to. 
The name reflected in his military records is incorrect and is causing him legal issues 
and confusion.

3.  His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), 16 February 1966, shows he 
recorded his full name as.

4.  On 16 February 1966, he was inducted into the Army of the United States. His 
DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his name as.

5.  Item 1 (Name) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his name as.

6.  He was honorably released from active duty on 15 February 1968 and transferred to 
the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training). His DD Form 214 shows his 
name as.

7.  He provided a copy of his birth certificate showing his full name as.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within 
the applicant's military records, the Board found that relief was partially warranted. The 
applicant's contentions, his military records, and regulatory guidance were carefully 
considered. The evidence of record shows the applicant used the first name throughout 
the period covered by his DD Form 214. All documents in his service record show the 
first name. He did not use the name. 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, unless there is sufficient evidence that shows a material error or injustice. 
However, several of the applicant’s service record show he did with his name. His DD 
Form 214 does not reflect 

BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:X	:X	:X	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:	:	:	DENY APPLICATION

BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

1.  The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a 
recommendation for partial relief.  As a result, the Board recommends that all 
Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the 
suffix Jr to the name shown on his DD Form 214. 


2.  The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a 
portion of the requested relief.  As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of 
the application that pertains to amending the name shown on his DD Form 214 from.

	 
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), 1 February 1967, 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.

	a.  The general instructions stated all available records would be used as a basis for 
preparation of the DD Form 214, including the DA Form 20 and orders.

	b.  The specific instructions for item 1 (Last Name – First Name – Middle Name) 
stated to enter the last name, first name, and full middle name or names, if any.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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