ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709782
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect award of a third Army Achievement Medal and completion of the Combat Lifesavers Course and German Headstart. His DD Form 214 reflects award of only two Army Achievement Medals and does not reflect completion of either the German Headstart or Combat Lifesaver courses. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded three Army Achievement Medals while on active duty although on two are reflected on his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709782C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect award of a third Army Achievement Medal and completion of the Combat Lifesavers Course and German Headstart. His DD Form 214 reflects award of only two Army Achievement Medals and does not reflect completion of either the German Headstart or Combat Lifesaver courses. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded three Army Achievement Medals while on active duty although on two are reflected on his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709790
However, based on the information available, it appears that the applicant’s administrative discharge was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations in effect at the time. However, the undesirable discharge appears unduly harsh considering his years of honorable service, including two tours in Vietnam. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was separated from the service with a General Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709799
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: His records do not contain a date or reason for his reduction from E-4 to E-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709799C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES: During an investigation for discrimination, it was discovered and recommended that his grade be reflected as E-4 at his expiration term of service (ETS) and submitted to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Tennessee Army National Guard (ARNG) as a E-2, on 5 April 1988.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709817
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. On 23 June 1965, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89, paragraph 6, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709821
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. PURPOSE : To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709825
The applicant had had some previous service in the National Guard when he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 27 February 1959. On 17 August 1961, he was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, for unfitness. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the ADRB are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board’s exhaustion requirement (AR 15-185, paragraph 8), effectively shortens that filing period, has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709825C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. PURPOSE: To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. The time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 15 August 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709832
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709832C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: On 25 March 1977 the applicant was ordered to active duty, by Orders 57-10, issued by Headquarters First United States Army, Fort George G. Maryland, effective 2 May 1977 for a period of 17 months and 13 days based on his non participation with his Army National Guard Unit. Accordingly, on 18 April 1978 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709872
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709872C070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The Board considered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709884
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect award of the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, World War II Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, “Heroic Adventurous Achievement with V-Device”, campaign ribbons for Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland and all other medals and ribbons he is entitled. Based on the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal as a conversion award. The available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709884C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect award of the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, World War II Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Heroic Adventurous Achievement with V-Device, campaign ribbons for Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland and all other medals and ribbons he is entitled. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that World War II holders of the Combat Infantryman Badge are entitled to award of Bronze Star Medal. c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709886
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart (second award), the Good Conduct Medal (second award), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. The adjutant General also determined that there was no evidence that the applicant was ever recommended for award of the Air Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-82 authorized award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service after 1 July 1958 in support of designated U.S. Military operations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709886C070209
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart (second award), the Good Conduct Medal (second award), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Army Regulation 600-8-82 authorized award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service after 1 July 1958 in support of designated U.S. Military operations. That so much of the application as is in excess of the foregoing be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709892
On 7 December 1967 he was honorably discharged from the Regular Army for fraudulent entry under the provisions of AR 635-206, Section V. The fraudulent service was not creditable for basic pay purposes on his DD Form 214. “Upon discovery that an individual has procured his entry into the Army by assuming the identity of another individual through the use of a discharge certificate or other military documents belonging to the true individual or by concealment of any fact, circumstances, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709892C070209
PURPOSE: To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. On 7 December 1967 he was honorably discharged from the Regular Army for fraudulent entry under the provisions of AR 635-206, Section V. The fraudulent service was not creditable for basic pay purposes on his DD Form 214. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709899
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709899C070209
It was concluded that there was sufficient evidence to substantiate that this condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. That the applicant was separated by reason of physical disability which existed prior to service and is not entitled to disability benefits from the service. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION Loren G. Harrell Director INDEX CASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709902
APPLICANT REQUESTS : In effect, correction of his military records to reflect that he was wounded as a result of hostile actions during World War II. He states while in France during World War II he was shot and fell 15 to 20 feet from a pole hurting “every bone in [his] body.” He notes the absence of an entry on his separation document confirming he was wounded as a result of hostile action (item 34) has prevented him from obtaining “full benefits” from the VA. (Note: The applicant also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709902C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his military records to reflect that he was wounded as a result of hostile actions during World War II. PURPOSE: To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. Failure to file within 3 years may be excused by a correction board if it finds it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709930
On 29 October 1946 the DD was executed and the applicant was issued a WD AGO Form 53.57 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation/Dishonorable Discharge) after completing 2 years and 10 days of active military service and accruing 359 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement. On 24 May 1948 the applicant completed his service and was issued a WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record of and Report of Separation/Honorable Discharge), with the narrative reason for discharge cited as expiration of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709930C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 24 May 1948 the applicant completed his service and was issued a WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record of and Report of Separation/Honorable Discharge), with the narrative reason for discharge cited as expiration of term of service, after completing 1 year, 5 months, and 29 days of active military service for that period of service. On 6 July 1948 the Army Board of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709936
On 28 April 1972 the first intermediate level commander recommended approval of the applicant's request and that the applicant be issued a UD citing the applicant's failure to perform his duties and the substantiating statements of his supervisors. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges are preferred, submit a request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709936C070209
On 28 April 1972 the first intermediate level commander recommended approval of the applicant's request and that the applicant be issued a UD citing the applicant's failure to perform his duties and the substantiating statements of his supervisors. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges are preferred, submit a request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709940
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709940C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general/under honorable conditions discharge. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709944
His second period of AWOL began on 20 November 1971 and ended on 5 January 1972. On 11 June 1979 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade to his discharge.Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709944C070209
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general/under honorable conditions discharge (GD). On 17 October 1971, shortly after completing AIT, rather than reporting to his first permanent duty assignment at Fort Hood, Texas, he began his first incident of AWOL. Chapter 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709945
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Chapter 10 of the regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. However, they are not supported by the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709945C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Upon completion of his training he was transferred to Fort Stewart with a report date of 15 August 1976. Chapter 10 of the regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709946
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709946C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709949
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. APPLICANT STATES : In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709949C070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The DD Form 214 showed that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709971
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709971C070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. APPLICANT STATES: That he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709979
The applicant and his spouse divorced on 6 September 1989. The Retirement Services Office recommended that the applicant’s request that his SBP be changed to “former spouse” be approved, provided the entire SBP cost refund that had been paid to the applicant, plus all SBP costs owed from the date of the refund to present, also be collected. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant applied for “former spouse” coverage on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9709979C070209
The Retirement Services Office recommended that the applicants request that his SBP be changed to former spouse be approved, provided the entire SBP cost refund that had been paid to the applicant, plus all SBP costs owed from the date of the refund to present, also be collected. On 20 April 1998, the applicant wrote to state he agrees to paying back his refund, which he has specifically saved for this purpose, plus paying any additional SBP costs involved. Although the applicant failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710005
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of errors on his DD Form 214, i. e., his rank, the authority and reason for his discharge, the related occupation code, his secondary military occupational specialty (MOS), the time lost, his medals and decorations and his last name. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records show: On 4 August 1978, at Fort Sheridan, IL he was discharged with a characterization of service of “under honorable conditions” (a general discharge), in pay grade E-2,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710005C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicants military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 December 1976. On 15 June 1978, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5-31, expeditious discharge. On 4 August 1978, at Fort Sheridan, IL he was discharged with a characterization of service of under honorable conditions (a general discharge), in pay grade E-2, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710029
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Southwest Asia Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal; and requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his rank as Corporal (CPL) instead of Specialist (SPC). A 15 April 1991 personnel qualification record shows that the applicant’s rank was SPC, with a date of rank of 1 November 1990. Orders published prior to his separation from active duty show his rank as SPC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710029C070209
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Southwest Asia Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal; and requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his rank as Corporal (CPL) instead of Specialist (SPC). As with all awards, formal recommendation and approval in the chain of command are required. Orders published prior to his separation from active duty show his rank as SPC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710038
That form does not show that he was an infantryman, nor does it show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant’s records fail to disclose that he was trained in MOS 11B, that he was awarded that MOS, or that his duty was that of an infantryman. The applicant is not entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710038C070209
That form does not show that he was an infantryman, nor does it show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant was awarded the Expert Qualification Badge with rifle bar and is entitled to the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. The applicant is not entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710049
At the time of his retirement the applicant was unmarried and had elected “child only” SBP coverage. The opinion states that the applicant had married on 29 April 1977 but did not make a written request to add his spouse to his SBP coverage until 14 October 1983. The applicant failed to enroll his first acquired spouse after his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710049C070209
When he retired he enrolled his dependent child. The opinion states that the applicant had married on 29 April 1977 but did not make a written request to add his spouse to his SBP coverage until 14 October 1983. The applicant failed to enroll his first acquired spouse after his retirement.