DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No: 190-17 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the provisions ofTitle 10, United States Code, Section 1552.

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits. A three­member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 9 May 2017. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. Regarding your request for entitlement to awards, be advised that your record, as per the Transmittal of and/or Entitlement to Awards document (NA VPERS 1650/66) document furnished by the Navy Personnel Command, Retired Records Section (PERS-3 l 2B), reflects all ofthe medals, awards, and ribbons you were authorized to receive, a copy of which is attached. The Board determined that your record does not reflect that you are eligible to receive the Good Conduct Medal (GCM) due to the nonjudicial punishment (NJP) you received on 23 June 1969. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of 
new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board. 
In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption ofregularity attaches to all 
official records. Consequently, when applying for a correction ofan official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. Sincerely, 

Executive Director