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Re: Seeking to correct DD-214 by adding awards & commendations
Elliot Schneider Jul 31, 2020 8:52 PM (in response to Chad Lewis)1 person found this helpfulChad,
Do you have any additional information. It really depends on branch of service, and really what you are trying to prove. Give you an example my father spent 28 years in the Army Reserves and was never issued the Army Reserve Gorces Medal.
Long story short I had obtain his pay stubs from DFAS and Annual points statement. Then submitted paperwork to the Army Awards and Decorations Branch for approval. Then they submitted orders and sent medal. Also had them correct his discharge to reject unit war credit for amphibious assult landings.
So it really depends on what branch, many have their own way dealings, and you may need to show burden of the proof.
PS
For army you cannot Reccomend yourself
You need to find someone in direct contact or knowledge of such events. I've heard of some veterans using Congressional help in getting recommendations approved.
Thanks,
Elliot Schneider
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Re: Seeking to correct DD-214 by adding awards & commendations
Chad Lewis Aug 13, 2020 7:23 PM (in response to Elliot Schneider)Elliot,
I am a U.S. Army veteran. The award is the Presidential Service Badge that I earned for time served at the White House. I have the certificate of award, as well as the badge that is on the right breast pocket of my Class A's. It was not recorded on my DD-214 in the appropriate box when I ETS'd and I would like to have it added. It is an award in which those of us who received it, take a great deal of pride. Thank you for your response.
In a subsequent reply, Rebecca has described how to have it done. I appreciate the direction from both of you.
Chad
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Re: Seeking to correct DD-214 by adding awards & commendations
Rebecca CollierAug 11, 2020 9:48 PM (in response to Chad Lewis)
1 person found this helpfulDear Mr. Lewis,
Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!
The National Archives does not make alterations of any kind to the records in our holdings., including DD-214s In order to request a correction you will need to submit a DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records. The second page outlines which address you must send it to depending on your branch of service. Please visit the National Personnel Records Center’s web page on the topic for more information.
We hope this is helpful.
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Re: Seeking to correct DD-214 by adding awards & commendations
Chad Lewis Aug 13, 2020 7:25 PM (in response to Rebecca Collier)Dear Ms. Collier,
Thank you for steering me in the right direction. I received the Presidential Service Badge during my time of service, but it was not added to the awards box of my DD-214. I will go thru your links to correct that status.
Thank you for your help.
Chad
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