Larry Andrew Bolen v. Melvin Laird

CURTIN, District Judge:

Petitioner enlisted in the Navy in January, 1970. Five months later, he submitted an application for discharge as a conscientious objector. Upon completion of the necessary procedures, including a number of interviews with designated officers at his base in Florida, petitioner’s application was forwarded to Washington for final consideration by an appointed board in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. The board recommended disapproval of the application on the ground that Seaman Bolen’s objection existed prior to enlistment. The Chief of Naval Personnel affirmed the Review…