ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057392C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 1 May 2001, the applicant submitted a request for a 30-day waiver of the service remaining requirement for promotion to the pay grade of E-6. This was not the case and the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record or the evidence submitted with his application that he has been unjustly denied a promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057396C070420
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military records be changed to show his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant provides no evidence that suggests the SSN recorded in his military records was in error at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057408C070420
On 14 November 1972, after consulting with counsel about his rights, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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: The Board believes that the applicant's overall service record was considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057410C070420
He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with six bronze service stars. The applicant served honorably and courageously during the Korean War through six campaigns, earning the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, and the BSM for valor. Although orders awarding the second award of the BSM are not available, the Board finds it reasonable to believe that the award certificate provided is authentic and he was also awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057411C070420
He states, in effect, that unit morning reports attached to this request show that he was hospitalized as a battle casualty from 20 January 1944 to 30 January 1944. The morning reports are new evidence that requires Board consideration. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as the result of enemy action on 20 January 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057413C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The PEB recommended a rating of 10% and that the applicant be separated from the service with severance pay. Title 10, United States Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than 20 years service and a disability rated at less than 30 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057414C070420
The Board considered the following evidence: There is no evidence of record to confirm his being wounded. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was a POW and is entitled to award of the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057418C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that when he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS), his civilian occupation was boilermaker and that because he was a certified boilermaker, he was sent to boilermaker school for MOS training. The Board notes the following: the applicant provided a newspaper article with a photograph of himself standing on a locomotive; his WD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057420C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant has failed to convince the Board through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that his discharge was unjust and should be upgraded. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001057420SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20010920TYPE OF DISCHARGE(GD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19621009DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR 635-205 DISCHARGE REASONEarly release of overseas returneesBOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057422C070420
The applicant requests that the award of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge (OSD Badge) be reflected on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Her DD Form 214 does not show award of the OSD Badge . The applicant was awarded the OSD Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057426C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001057430C070420
The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for several periods of service including for service between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954 and for service between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 September 1952 be corrected to add the Army Good Conduct Medal (2d award) and the National Defense Service Medal. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 August 1957 be corrected to add the Army Good Conduct Medal (3d...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057431C070420
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. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 1 March 1974 the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057436C070420
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, the Purple Heart, the American Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are insufficient records available to the Board to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057437C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he completed his 2-year service obligation. In support of his application he submits a copy of his DD Form 214 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He arrived at the separation transfer point early and was honorably released from active duty on 17 July 1986, for his normal ETS, after completing 1 year, 11 months and 24 days of creditable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057438C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, that he was ever recommended for, or awarded, the Bronze Star Medal. 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 | CY2001 | 2001057440C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his reentry (RE) code of “4” on his 21 August 1992 DD Form 214 be changed to a “2” or a “3.” The applicant received an Honorable Discharge Certificate dated 2 August 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057442C070420
The applicant’s military records were not provided to the Board. The Chief, Promotion and Notifications Branch, Office of Promotions, PERSCOM, expressed the opinion that a review of the applicant’s record revealed that she was considered but not recommended by the 1999 and 2000 Major Army Medical Department RCSB’s due to not meeting the required civilian education requirements. She was granted a STRAP extension in December 1999 and did not complete the degree until August 31, 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057443C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: It also verifies that the authority for separation was chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 and the reason for discharge was for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001057443SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2001/09/13TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19720811DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057444C070420
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted and entered active duty on 19 March 1969. The applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Forms 214 to show the awards of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm and the Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal which were awarded to his unit during his service in Vietnam. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057445C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001057448C070420
The applicant requests that the records of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH). The preponderance of the evidence shows the FSM received a shrapnel wound to the abdomen in May 1952 and his wound was treated and documented by medical personnel; therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the PH. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the FSM was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057452C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement. While the Board understands the basis for the applicant wanting to adjust his PEBD, neither the evidence submitted with his application nor the evidence of record show that he was scheduled for enlistment any earlier than the date of his USAR DEP enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057453C070420
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 REQUESTS: That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057454C070420
The applicant states that he submitted his request for waiver of the statutory educational requirements for promotion to Captain on 4 February 2000. In accordance with the advisory opinion, the applicant’s records should be corrected to show that his request for a waiver of the statutory educational requirement was received by the appropriate office in February 2000, approved, and that he was promoted to Captain with a date of rank and an effective date of 31 March 2001. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057455C070420
ROPMA provides that in order to be eligible for promotion to major the MTIG for a captain is 7 years, and that an officer selected for the first time for promotion to the next higher grade may be promoted on or before the date that he/she completed the maximum service. Promotion to major requires 7 years time in grade; therefore, his promotion eligibility date was 20 May 1998. Notwithstanding the delay, the effective date of his promotion should remain as 31 August 1998, the date the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057466C070420
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. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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 submit a request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057468C070420
He also requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Silver Star and a second Purple Heart. He was honorably released from active duty in the pay grade of E-4 on 17 July 1969 and was transferred to the United States Army Reserve to complete his service obligation. There is no evidence of record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show that he was wounded twice while he was in Vietnam and received a second Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057469C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001057470C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded; and that his reentry code, separation code, and rank be corrected accordingly. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Army on 27 July 1995 for 4 years. On 30 April 2001, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057471C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart (PH). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057474C070420
On 21 February 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant had not served honorably up until the time of the incident for which he was discharged. The Board is cognizant of the fact that the applicant was 17 years old at the time of his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057478C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: However, unsuitability and not misconduct, and more specifically this incident was not used as a basis for the separation action. The Board notes the applicant’s contentions that the purpose of his physical examination was not for separation, that his shot record was altered, and that the remark in regard to his incarceration for drug possession should be removed from his records but finds there is insufficient evidence to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057479C070420
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and to show all other awards that were awarded to his unit. Also, there are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057484C070420
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 4 February 1975 the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that he be issued an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057485C070420
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant’s discharge document shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057486C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001057494C070420
On 9 December 1999, a Medical Duty Review Board was requested to determine the applicant’s fitness for duty. On 14 April 2000, the VA granted the applicant a 20 percent disability rating for diabetes. The Board is empathetic with the applicant’s medical problems; however, there is no evidence to show that he was ever unfit for duty while he was in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057502C070420
His First Sergeant told him that if he took the Article 15 the First Sergeant would give him back his rank in about a month. The applicant was not eligible for a medical discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 as there was no evidence he could not perform his military duties. A “209” discharge was not a medical discharge; it, too, was an administrative discharge although for unsuitability rather than unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057503C070420
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 18 January 1962 he was advised by his commander of his proposal to impose punishment upon him under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice unless he demanded trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057507C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that he originally enrolled in the RRMIIP on 26 January 1997 for the amount of $2,000.00 in coverage; however, the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM) made the determination that the maximum he could be enrolled for was $1,000.00. Given the evidence of record, including the advisory opinion obtained from the RRMIIP Program Manager, the Board is convinced that the applicant’s command denied him the opportunity to enroll in the program on a timely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057508C070420
The evidence provided shows that the applicant was authorized BAS for the period beginning 27 July 2000. However, records at DFAS-IN show that she was paid full BAS beginning 13 September 2000. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant is entitled to full BAS for the period 27 July through 12 September 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057509C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: While the Board understands the applicant’s disappointment in not being selected for promotion, this in itself is not sufficiently mitigating to warrant the Board directing such a promotion when there is no evidence present to show that he was unjustly denied promotion. Inasmuch as this Board is not an investigative board and since the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057512C070420
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. Once a soldier is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057517C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, reconsideration of his application to show he was awarded 10 points for education improvement and promotion to the rank of staff sergeant/E-6 (SSG/E-6), effective 1 July 2000. On 7July 1999, the applicant went before a promotion board and was awarded 751 promotion points. The Board concurs with the PERSCOM advisory opinion that the adjustment of the applicant’s promotion points from 751 to 741 and his being awarded 1 point for civilian education was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057519C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 601-210 also provides that individuals who have successfully completed a degree producing college program of 4 years duration and been awarded a bachelor’s or higher degree may be enlisted in pay grade E-4. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057520C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The Board notes that her medical records indicated that she received a relatively minor, though surely painful, second degree burn on her wrist while in basic training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057522C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL). Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the GCMDL is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected and that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057524C070420
The Inquiry Officer (IO) recommended a memorandum be prepared and sent to the U. S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) requesting that the OER be returned to the rater for correction of Part Vd, promotion potential. He did so, but the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB) returned the appeal without action. To present the whole truth, the comment should have been expanded to explain what he stole and why (“he took the company’s guidon to present to the former commander”).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057528C070420
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. These evaluations are dated...