ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710670
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his correct date (DOB) and place of birth (POB). Based on the evidence of record, the applicant’s DOB should be changed to 25 April 1934 and his POB to Fort Worth, Texas. GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710697
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application that he meets the criteria for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710702
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. His DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Although he may recall that he was recommended for the Bronze Star Medal, that alone is not a basis to award the decoration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710703
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart or a combat medal. He recalls that the commanding officer stated that he would receive the Purple Heart for his wounds. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application that he meets the criteria for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710706
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his military records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) APPLICANT STATES : That he received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in Vietnam while he was assigned to the 101st Airmobile Division. Neither of the awards are listed on his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Considering his MOS during his Vietnam service, he would not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710729
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Award of the Soldier’s Medal. APPLICANT STATES : In October 1994 a call was received requesting the services of an American doctor to treat German children that had been injured 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, and advisory opinion(s), it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710731
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. After reviewing the applicant’s rebuttal, the imposing authority directed that the LOR be filed in the applicant’s OMPF and Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ). Inasmuch as the applicant has failed to show that an error or injustice exists in his case, the LOR should remain in his OMPF as presently filed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710742
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 27 November 1968 he was convicted by a special court-martial at Fort Dix of being AWOL from 5 June to 30 October 1968. However, the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record fail to support his contentions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710786
APPLICANT STATES : That his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows reflects his RE Code. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant enlisted in the Regualar Army on 26 December 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710789
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 | 9710800
The applicant entered the Army on 15 March 1977 and served on continuous active duty until his honorable discharge on 31 March 1985. Information obtained from the VA indicates that VEAP allowed active duty personnel to voluntarily participate in a plan for education, and that soldiers were eligible to enroll if they entered active duty for the first time after 31 December 1976 and before 1 July 1985. The applicant first entered on active duty on 15 March 1977 making him ineligible for MGIB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710805
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: 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 have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710809
In effect, the applicant requests that his discharge documents be corrected to show his rank as Corporal. In 1978 the applicant requested that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal, and the Bronze Arrowhead, stating, in effect, that he earned those awards, but were never issued them. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, and the World War II...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710817A
APPLICANT REQUESTS : The applicant requests a reconsideration of his previous application to upgrade his discharge. Had the Board determined that an error or injustice existed it undoubtedly would have recommended relief in spite of the failure to submit the application within the 3 year time limit. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710828
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the BSM as a conversion award to WWII holders of the CIB. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Bronze Star Medal as a conversion award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710835
The Army Commendation Medal may be awarded for acts of noncombatant-related heroism which do not meet the requirements for an award of the Soldier’s Medal. DETERMINATION : The subject application was not submitted within the time required. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the failure to file within the time prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710838
He notes he “was in Camp Drake, Japan in July and August 1951.” In support of his request the applicant submits a photograph of his “Korean Medal.” 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. In the absence of evidence that the applicant served in Korea during the period in question he would not be eligible for either the Korean Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710842
On 17 September 1987, the Army National Guard Bureau sent notification to the FSM that on 12 September 1985 he had met the eligibility for retired pay at age 60.4. It was recommended that the FSM’s records be changed to reflect that on 12 September 1985 he made a RCSBP election of “spouse, option B, full base amount”. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the FSM received his letter of notification of 20 years qualifying service on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710853
On 8 January 1997, the commander initiated separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 for pattern of misconduct. On 7 February 1997, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade of E-3, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 for misconduct. In pertinent part, it states that unit commanders will take action to advance soldiers other than private E-1s on an individual basis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710857
In support of his request he submits a 1994 letter from another soldier who relates he was with the applicant in March 1944 when the applicant was seriously wounded by enemy artillery fire “while repairing telephone field wire for the 30 th Infantry, 3 rd Division.” He states the applicant was evacuated and he later heard from another solider injured during the same attack that the applicant had been recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. PURPOSE : To determine whether the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710862
The evidence indicates the applicant was wounded on 14 May 1945 during World War II and as such is entitled to award of the Purple Heart. The Board also notes the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal as a conversion award based on his Combat Infantryman Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 14 May 1945 during World War II and the Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710863
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Award of the Air Medal. U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 provided, in pertinent part, guidelines for award of the Air Medal. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any that he was ever recommended for, or awarded, the Air Medal based on his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710865
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his military records be corrected to reflect award of two Silver Stars. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, which confirms he was ever recommended for, or awarded, the Silver Star. DETERMINATION : The subject application was not submitted within the time required.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710874
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710879
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant states, in effect, that his past military record and 19 years of honorable service warrant an upgrade of his discharge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was eligible for a complete and unconditional separation from the military service at the time of his honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710881A
The applicant submits copies of service medical record documents and a statement to the effect that the official medical report dated 1 November 1950 erroneously indicates he received burns of the face and hands when attempting to remove a cap from a water tank. He also submits a copy of an SGO record for a World War II soldier. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710956
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that at the time of his discharge he did not fully understand the degree of the charges. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: 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 for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710966
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that at the time of his discharge he did not fully understand the degree of the charges. The evidence of record indicates that on 23 September 1975 a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) was prepared preferring a court-martial charge against the applicant for two specifications of violation of Article 86 (AWOL). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710971
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That the reason for his discharge be changed to expeditious or expiration term of service (ETS) and that his reentry eligibility code be changed to either “1” or “2.” APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that at no time did the supposed personality disorder ever affect the performance of his duties. On 30 April 1994, the applicant’s commander initiated separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5-31, Personality Disorder. Pertinent Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710972
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. Chapter 10 of that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710975
However, the examining physician found him to be mentally responsible, able to distinguish right from wrong and to adhere to the right, and mentally capable of understanding and participating in board proceedings.On 19 August 1969, the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial of being AWOL from 12 November to 12 December 1968, 14 December 1968 to 9 January 1969 and 13 January to 3 July 1969. In his application to that Board is a statement wherein he blamed the discharge on no one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710976
Complete medical records are not available. On 4 December 1990, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710984
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 | 9710990
The applicant continued to make attempts to earn retirement points, such as by completing the Combined Armed and Services Staff School course, after he was discharged. Under this law, a Reserve soldier must complete a minimum of 20 qualifying years of service to be eligible for retired pay at age 60. a. by correcting his DARP Form 249 for retirement year ending 29 January 1981 to show he earned 91 total points (48 inactive duty, 13 extension course, 15 membership and 15 active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710994
The applicant departed AWOL from 30 March - 19 July 1971. On 10 June 1972, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for being absent without leave (AWOL) from 13 January - 8 June 1972. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710995
APPLICANT REQUESTS : In effect, that any derogatory information be removed from his personnel and medical records. The pertinent paragraph in Chapter 5 provides that commanders may expeditiously discharge members who lack the necessary motivation, discipline, ability or aptitude to become productive soldiers when these individuals were voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve; are in basic training or in advanced individual training and have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710996
The pertinent paragraph in Chapter 5 provides that members who have completed at least 6 months but less than 36 months of continuous active service on their first enlistment and who have demonstrated that they cannot or will not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel because of poor attitude, lack of motivation, lack of self-discipline, inability to adapt socially or emotionally or failure to demonstrate promotion potential may be discharged. There is no evidence of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711009
The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive promotion to pay grade E-5 effective 1 April 1997 and adjustment of his selective reenlistment bonus (SRB). His DA Form 3355, dated 1 January 1997 awarded the applicant 465 promotion points. Apparently, during a subsequent review, it was determined that the applicant’s DA Form 3355 was not accompanied with the proper paperwork to support the promotion points awarded for ranger training and the Ranger Tab and he in fact did not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711018
Because applicant was discharged before serving in his second MOS, item 11 of his DD Form 214 is correct for this time period.4. Applicant was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Sharpshooter Badge (M-16), and the First Class Badge (Grenade); therefore, applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214, item 13, to show these awards. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual’s DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711026
APPLICANT REQUESTS : In effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 1 August 1989, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 for misconduct - patterns of misconduct. On 25 August 1989, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1, with a general discharge, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711039
On 4 September 1984 he requested discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 10. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 10 October 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. He has not convinced the Board he deserves an honorable characterization of his service
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711058
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. On 4 June 1973 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711060
The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), which he signed, shows no award of the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge, and list no wounds received in action. The applicant’s records show no orders awarding the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Board notes that the medical record from the Chelsea Naval Hospital states that the applicant was wounded in early December 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711062
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: The evidence of record fails to shows that the applicant attended a course on the Geneva Convention that warranted an annotation of his records or qualified for entry onto his personnel qualification records at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711074
On 1 December 1993, the applicant requested discharge for physical disability based upon the findings and recommendations of a medical evaluation board. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Medical proceedings, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authority within 6 months of the soldier’s initial entrance of active duty that would have permanently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711079
He states that the letter was only to be filed in his local Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) for one year. The applicant is correct in asserting that the letter of reprimand should not be filed on his OMPF. RECOMMENDATION :That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by removing the three letter of reprimand documents (letter of reprimand, soldier’s acknowledgment, SJA’s letter of disposition) from the Disciplinary Data section of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711080
The unit commander recommended that the applicant be given a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD), and cited the recommendation of medical personnel, who indicated the applicant had a condition which represented a basic character and behavior disorder, as the basis for his action. The applicant’s record of service does not meet the criteria for an under honorable conditions discharge by current Army regulations. Although DOD Directive 1332.28 provides policy for review of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711092
RE-3 applies to persons not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waivable. Certain persons who have received nonjudicial punishment are so disqualified, as are persons with bars to reenlistment, and those discharged under the provisions of, chapter 9, 10, 13, 14, and 16 of Army Regulation 635-200. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711094
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his record of court-martial be transferred from his performance fiche to his restricted fiche. The filing instructions for court-martial orders are to file the orders on the “P,” performance fiche when there is an approved finding of guilty on at least one specification. 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:1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9711097
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...