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

From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:      Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF   
 
Ref:    (a) 10 U.S.C. § 1552 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of the reference, Petitioner a former enlisted member of the Navy, filed the enclosure with this Board requesting correction to the name listed on his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) from  to  
 
2.  The Board, consisting of  ,   ,   and    reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 26 August 2020, and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of his naval service records, as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 
 
3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice finds as follows: 
 
    a.  Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 
 
    b.  Although the enclosure was not filed in a timely manner, it is in the interest of justice to review the application on its merits. 
 
    c.  Petitioner enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 5 September 1967.  On 17 September 1970, Petitioner was discharged with an honorable characterization of service. 
 
     d.  Petitioner was issued an Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) which incorrectly reflects the following name: . 
 
     e.  Petitioner contends his Americanized name was used for his enlistment.  Petitioner provided a copy his Certificate of Birth, US Department of Veterans Affairs Identifications Card, Medicare Health Insurance ID that reflect his birth name:   . 

CONCLUSION: 
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, the Board determined that the Petitioner’s request warrants favorable action.  The Board notes the Petitioner’s DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects Petitioner’s birth name.  The Board notes that Petitioner has provided legal evidence, which reflects his correct birth name: . 
 
In view of the above, the Board directs the following corrective action. 
 
RECOMMENDATION: 
 
That Subject’s naval record, be corrected to reflect the correct name . 
 
That Subject be issued Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 215) for period of active duty ending on 17 September 1970 to reflect Petitioner’s correct name: . 
 
That a copy of this Report of Proceedings be filed in Subject’s Naval record. 
 
That, upon request, the Department of Veterans Affairs be informed that Petitioner’s application was received by the Board on 6 November 2019. 
 
4.  It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above entitled matter. 
 
5.  Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulation, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.