IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 October 2023 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20230003170 APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the U.S. Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 15 October 1964 to reflect the following awards: * Korea Defense Service Medal * United Nations Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) * Special Orders Number 156, 13 July 1962 * Vehicle Services County Clerk Guide * Special Orders Number 50, 4 March 1963 * DD Form 1299 (Application for Shipment of Household Goods), 8 March 1963 * SF Number 1012a (Travel Voucher) * DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record) * Special Orders Number 74, 23 April 1963 * DD Form 214, 15 October 1964 * Self-authored letter, 1 August 2013 * Self-authored letter 7 December 2022 FACTS: 1. The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame provided in Title 10, U.S. Code (USC), 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 pertinent part that his most recently issued DD Form 214 is incorrect as it does not accurately reflect all authorized service medals. He notes that the accuracy of this information drives a Veteran's benefits and entitlements and should therefore be accurate. 3. A review of the applicant's available service records reflects the following: a. On 16 October 1961, the applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve as a Bridge Specialist for 3 years. b. Following the completion of the applicant's initial entry training, on or about 9 March 1962, the applicant departed the U.S. enroute to an assignment in the Republic of Korea. c. On or about 2 April 1962, the applicant was assigned to A Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, Korea. d. On or about 12 March 1963, the applicant departed the Republic of Korea enroute to Fort Lewis, WA. e. On 15 October 1964, the applicant was honorably released from active duty and transferred into the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group Reinforcement. DD Form 214, item 24c. (Foreign and/or Sea Service) reflects "1 year and 1 month" with service in Eight U.S. Army; item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) reflects "none." 4. The applicant provides: a. Special Orders Number 156 dated 13 July 1962, reflective of the applicant being placed on temporary duty for the purpose of executing 30 days of emergency leave. b. Vehicle Service County Clerk Guide, reflective of the eligibility requirements to be authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal on a motor vehicle license plate. c. Special Orders Number 50 dated 4 March 1963, reflective of the applicant being directed to report to Kimpo Air Base on or about 12 March 1963, pending his return to the U.S. d. DD Form 1299 dated 8 March 1963, reflective of the applicant's request to ship his household goods to the U.S. e. SF Number 1012a reflective of the applicant's submitted request for an advanced travel allowance from CA to WA. f. DA Form 137 reflective of the applicant's completion of the out-processing requirements from Korea enroute to Fort Lewis, WA. g. Special Orders Number 74 dated 23 April 1963, reflective of the applicant being released from assignment on 22 April 1963 and further assigned to a unit at Fort Lewis, WA. h. Self-authored letter dated 1 August 2013, reflective of the applicant's submitted request to receive the authorized ribbon sets associated with his military service to include Korea. i. Self-authored letter dated 7 December 2022, reflective of the applicant's son-in- law’s support of his submitted request. He notes that the applicant is a proud Veteran, seeking the appropriate documentation to have the Korea Defense Service Medal added to his vehicle license plate. He adds that the applicant has copies of his pay stubs and additional paperwork as evidence of his assignment in Korea. He further provides that the applicant's DD Form 214 is absent of several medals to include the Army Good Conduct Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. 5. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. There also is no evidence the applicant was disqualified by his chain of command from receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal. Records do not show indiscipline or lost time. His records do not contain any adverse information and he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his service. BOARD DISCUSSION: 1. After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within the military record, the Board found partial relief is warranted. 2. The Board found the applicant met the criteria for the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. The Board determined orders should be published announcing award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and both medals should be added to his DD Form 214. 3. The Board further found the applicant is authorized the National Defense Service Medal. The Board determined this medal should be added to his DD Form 214. 4. The Board determined the applicant is not authorized the United Nations Service Medal. His service in Korea occurred after 27 July 1954, the date the period of eligibility for this medal ended. ? 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: * Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 16 October 1961 through 15 October 1964 * Adding the Army Good Conduct Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal to 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 the United Nations Service Medal. 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, USC, 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 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Department of the Army (DA) policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. a. Paragraph 2-22 (Korea Defense Service Medal), it is authorized for award to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The Area of Eligibility (AOE) encompasses all land area of the Republic of Korea, and the contiguous water out to 12 nautical miles, and all airspaces above the land and water areas and the period of eligibility is 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense. Servicemembers must have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the AOE for 30 consecutive or for 60 non-consecutive days, or meet the following criteria: * be engaged in combat during an armed engagement, regardless of the time in the AOE * wounded or injured in the line of duty and requires medical evacuation from the AOE * while participating as a regularly assigned air crewmember flying sorties into, out of, within, or over the AOE in direct support of military operations * personnel who serve in operations and exercises conducted in the AOE are considered eligible for the award if the basic time criteria are met, due to the extensive time period for Korea Defense Service Medal eligibility, the non- consecutive service period for eligibility remains cumulative throughout the entire period b. Paragraph 9-5 (United Nations Service Medal) was established by United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution 483(V), 12 December 1950. Presidential acceptance for the U.S. Armed Forces was announced by DOD on 27 November 1951. To qualify for award of the United Nations Service Medal, individuals must meet one of the following: * servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas for service on behalf of the UN in the action in Korea * other personnel dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas as members of paramilitary and quasi-military units designated by the U.S. Government for service in support of UN action in Korea and certified by the UN Commander in Chief as having directly supported military operations there * personnel awarded the Korea Service Medal are automatically eligible for award of the United Nations Service Medal * service with a national contingent designated by the U.S. Government for service in support of the UN action in Korea and certified by the UN Commander in Chief as having directly supported military operations in Korea Service will be for periods between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, inclusive, under either of the following conditions: * within the territorial limits of Korea or the waters immediately adjacent thereto or in the air over Korea or over such waters * the service prescribed must have been performed while serving with any unit as provided above and as specified below: * while on an assignment to such unit for any period between the dates specified above * while attached to such a unit for a period of 30 days, consecutive or nonconsecutive, between the dates specified above * while in active combat against the enemy c. Chapter 4 (Army Good Conduct Medal), awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each Soldier who distinguishes himself or herself from among his or her fellow Soldiers by exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal military service. Personnel eligible for the Army Good Conduct Medal are Regular Army enlisted Soldiers, enlisted Active Guard Reserve (AGR) personnel, Ready Reserve enlisted personnel ordered to active duty under Title 10 USC, and retroactively, to eligible Army of the United States enlisted personnel. Qualifying periods of continuous enlisted active Federal military service such as each 3-years completed after 27 August 1940, first award only; 1-year served entirely during 7 December 1941 through 2 March 1946, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3-years but more than 1-year, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, of less than 1-year when final separation was by reason of physical disability incurred in the line of duty, or those individual who died before completing 1-year of active Federal military service or if the death occurred in the line of duty. Throughout the qualifying period, the enlisted Soldier must have character as above reproach, service record indicates the Soldier had willingly complied with the demands of military environment, been loyal and obedient to his superiors, faithfully supported the goals of his organization and the Army, conducted himself in an exemplary manner as to distinguish him from fellow Soldiers. d. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was established by EO 10448, 22 April 1953, as amended by EO 11265, 11 January 1966; EO 12776, 18 October 1991, as amended by EO 13293, 28 March 2003 and SECDEF Memorandum, dated 26 April 2002; and EO 13293, dated 28 March 2003. The NDSM may be awarded for both active and reserve service as defined below. It is awarded for honorable active service for any period between (dates inclusive): (1) 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954 (Korea). (2) 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974 (Vietnam). (3) 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995 (Persian Gulf). (4) 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined (Global War on Terrorism). //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20230003170 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1