ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058670C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate, but a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058671C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That his discharge under other than honorable conditions was upgraded to honorable by the Army Discharge Review Board. The fact that the Army Discharge Review Board deemed it appropriate to upgrade his discharge to honorable is not good reason to reinstate him in the Army, nor reason to expunge the derogatory information contained in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058672C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant was discharged on 19 November 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, under other than honorable conditions, in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 18 June 2001 in an unanimous decision, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058673C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the same date (22 June 1989), the applicant was notified that he was being barred from reenlistment. In his request, he stated that he understood that if his request for separation was approved that recoupment of unearned portions of any enlistment or reenlistment bonus was required and that he would not be allowed to reenlist at a later date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058676C070421
On 27 January 1998, the applicant's unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct-commission of a serious offense, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 18 June 2001, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058677C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The outcome of her request is not present in the available records. Accordingly, based on the available evidence of record and the evidence submitted by the applicant, it appears that the convening authority was within his authority to approve the punishment he directed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058680C070421
A DA Form 4466 dated 23 June 1983 indicates that the applicant was changed from Track I to Track II after he came up positive for THC on a urinalysis. The remarks section of the Report of Mental Status Evaluation, DA Form 3822-R, indicates that he was being “discharged for criminal activity.” The panel’s report, entitled “Review of Urinalysis Drug Testing Program,” dated 12 December 1983, concluded that the testing procedures used by all laboratories were adequate to identify drug abuse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058681C070421
On 16 March 2000 he provided a rebuttal, requesting a reevaluation of his left knee, and stating that his knee or his range of motion would never be the same again as a result of his injuries. The ensuing PEB did award him a 10 percent rating for his left knee pain, and awarded him a zero percent rating for his low back pain and his neck pain. The medical evidence of record supports the determination that the applicant's unfitting condition was properly diagnosed and rated at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058682C070421
The applicant’s records do not show that he was a prisoner of war and there is no indication that the applicant ever received the Prisoner of War Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Prisoner of War Medal and correction of his records to show that he was a prisoner of war. The applicant completed over one year of “Continental Service”; therefore, he is entitled to award of the American Campaign Medal and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058683C070421
The Board determined that the 8 August 1945 document, which lists the FSM among those members of Cannon Company of the 350th Infantry Regiment as prisoners of war on 29 April 1945, is sufficient as a basis for award of the Prisoner of War Medal in this specific case. Therefore, the FSM is entitled to award of the Prisoner of War Medal and correction of his records to show that he was a prisoner of war. a. by awarding the FSM the Prisoner of War Medal and by correcting his records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058688C070421
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 | CY2001 | 2001058690C070421
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058691C070421
In the absence of evidence of record to show the applicant was a prisoner of war, this affidavit prepared over 55 years after the event in question is not by itself sufficient as a basis for award of the Prisoner of War Medal in this specific case. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Prisoner of War Medal and correction of his records to show this award. Since current regulations require discharge documents to show prisoner of war status, the Board determined that, based on these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058694C070421
The applicant states his military record omits the facts regarding his capture by German soldiers and prisoner of war status during World War II. The applicant’s records do not show that he was a prisoner of war. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Prisoner of War Medal and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058695C070421
The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM’s records to show that he was captured by the German Army near Grantorto, Italy, and held as a prisoner of war from 28 April to 2 May 1945. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Prisoner of War Medal and correction of his records to show this award. Since current regulations require discharge documents to show prisoner of war status, the Board determined that, based on these current...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058696C070421
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 Board noted that the applicant applied to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) on 19 April 1991 wherein he requested correction of his records to show that he was a prisoner of war. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Prisoner of War Medal and correction of his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058701C070421
The applicant requests that his discharge document be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. In light of the entry on his separation document and the information contained in the Korean Casualty File, indicating that the applicant’s wounds were received in action, it would be appropriate to officially reflect the award of the Purple Heart on his separation document. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058702C070421
The copy of the history of the 43 rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop in World War II, furnished by the applicant, was apparently written by a former member of the organization and among other things, contains a roster of former members of the organization. The available evidence suggests that the applicant was probably, as he states, a member of the 43 rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop, 43rd Infantry Division during his service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations in World War II. That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058704C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Southwest Asia (SWA) during the period January 1993 to April 1993 and to show that he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, two awards of the Army Achievement Medal and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show that he served in SWA or that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058705C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He contends that he was awarded the ARCOM and CIB for service to the United States and it would only be just to show this correction in his military records. Therefore, the Board is sufficiently convinced that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious achievement during his assignment with the 11 th Artillery and is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058706C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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: In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the applicant’s voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058708C070421
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 military records show that he entered active service on 16 April 1945. The Board concludes that the available evidence of record shows that the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the AOM – Japan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058709C070421
The applicant did have a slight hearing problem but there is no evidence to show that his hearing loss was disabling or that it affected his duty performance. The PEB also determined that although the applicant had chronic knee pain, his knee was normal according to x-rays and MRI. The evidence of record supports the determination that the applicant's unfitting condition was properly diagnosed and that his 10 percent disability rating for bipolar disorder and his zero percent rating for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058710C070421
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 notes that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058711C070421
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. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged pursuant to the sentence of a general court-martial on 30 April 1987. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058712C070421
The applicant requests that his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, the Purple Heart, the American Campaign Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and the Belgian Fourragere. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also authorizes a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058714C070421
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 | 2001058715C070421
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: NOTE: The Army Review Boards Agency, Support Division, will be directed to administratively correct the applicant’s records by amending his DD Form 214 to add the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal 1 st oak leaf cluster, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058717C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his rank and pay grade as staff sergeant/E-6 (SSG/E-6) and that he received a Valor (“V”) Device with his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 incorrectly lists his rank and pay grade as sergeant/E-5 (SGT/E-5) and does not include the “V” Device with the ARCOM listed in block 26 (decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058719C070421
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. Had the Board determined that an error or injustice existed it would have recommended relief in spite of the applicant's failure to submit his application within the three-year time limit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058720C070421
He claims that under the existing regulatory policy he should have been retired in the highest rank he held and in which he satisfactorily served on active duty, MSG/E-8, and from which he was administratively reduced not as a result of his own misconduct. The applicant’s military records show that he was a member of the Army National Guard (ARNG) of California who continuously served on active duty in an Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) status from 1 October 1980 to 29 February 2000. That all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058722C070421
The applicant’s doctor believes that the injuries that the applicant sustained were probably secondary to his old shrapnel wounds. However, in this case the Board accepts the statement of the applicant and his private physician as sufficient evidence to grant the award of the Purple Heart. The applicant has not been able to supply any medical documentation to meet the statutory requirements for a record of treatment at the time of injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058723C070421
The applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. The applicant is entitled to award of the NATO Medal and the Kosovo Campaign Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the NATO Medal, and the Kosovo Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058727C070421
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 was inducted into the Army on 21 October 1942 and entered active service on 4 November 1942. The applicant’s records are not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058728C070421
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the second award of the Good Conduct Medal, the third award of the Army Achievement Medal, and the first award of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show his pay grade as “E-4” instead of “E-3” and to show two Good Conduct Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, and one Army Commendation Medal. Evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058729C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The counselor also confirms that the applicant now suffers from a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that is well documented in VA records and has received medication and counseling for this condition for many years. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that this Board affirms the SDRB upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058730C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he completed 15 years, 4 months and 27 days of active service. The applicant’s available military records show that he served in the Army Reserve Delayed Enlistment Program from 17 March to 28 April 1977 (1 month and 12 days). The evidence of record, including the applicant’s DD Form 214, clearly shows he completed 15 years, 4 months and 27 days of active duty in the Regular Army and his records should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058731C070421
He also states that he was awarded the MSM and that it was never included on his DD Form 214. The applicant’s military records show that on 31 January 1996, while serving in the pay grade of E-5, he was placed on the TDRL with a 30% disability rating. However, since the DD Form 214 is only issued at the time a member is separated from active duty and the applicable regulation specifically directs that a DD Form 214 will not be issued upon removal from the TDRL, there is no basis to change...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058732C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, there is no evidence of record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show that she met the promotion cut-off scores for promotion to the pay grade of E-5 or that she was unjustly denied promotion as a result of an unfounded investigation. The evidence of record clearly shows that she was promoted to the pay grade of E-4 on 1 October 1988.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058733C070421
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. The two items submitted by the applicant were not previously considered by the Board and constitute new evidence which require reconsideration of his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058734C070421
APPLICANT STATES : That at the time of his transfer to the Retired Reserve he did not receive his Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year Letter) with the concurrent option to enroll in RCSBP. He provides copies of his RCSBP election forms dated the same as his application to this Board. Information provided by the Army Reserve Personnel Command revealed that the applicant has filed for retired pay at age 60, effective 5 April 2002, and has elected RCSBP participation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058735C070421
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 evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM; therefore, this award should be listed on his DD Form 214. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 30 November 1966 – 8 September 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058736C070421
The applicant's military records were not provided to the Board. However, since there is no evidence that the applicant was informed that he had the option of requesting discharge, and the time to do so has expired, the Board will recommend that he now be provided that option. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by providing the individual concerned 60 days from the date of this document to request discharge as a result of his defective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058739C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military records be corrected to show he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) in the rank and pay grade of staff sergeant/E-6 (SSG/E-6) and that he be provided all back pay and allowances due as a result. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was twice reduced from the rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6 for cause and that his service as a SSG/E-6 was undistinguished. Therefore, the Board finds that his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058740C070421
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. Although there are no orders to support his award of the LOM, the Board finds that the certificate provided by the applicant is sufficient evidence to show that he was awarded the medal and that an administrative error resulted in the omission of that award from his records and his DD Form 214. RECOMMENDATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058741C070421
The applicant’s military record shows that he was a member of the Army National Guard (ARNG) of Puerto Rico and that he served on active duty in an Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) status from 4 August 1981 through 31 March 1999, at which time he was REFRAD for the purpose of retirement. Paragraph 12-3b(1) contains the general provisions of law governing retirement and it states in pertinent part, that ARNG soldiers serving on active duty at the time of their retirement, in a grade lower than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058742C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The convening authority suspended all confinement in excess of 3 years. 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 | CY2001 | 2001058746C070421
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Purple Heart. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted on 2 November 1968, attended Infantry Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a second lieutenant on 25 September 1967. The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket contains no evidence showing that he was wounded in combat or treated for wounds during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058752C070421
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: The applicant was promoted to pay grade E-5 with less than 3 years of service, which is considered rapid promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058753C070421
The applicant also submits a “CORRECTED COPY” of the DD Form 4/1 and 4/2 with all blocks dated to show she reenlisted on 21 February 2001. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that she reenlisted in the Army Reserve for three years on 21 February 2001, and consequently blocks 5, 13b.