ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060056C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 29 November 1960 the applicant acknowledged that his unit commander was initiating action to administratively separate him from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060057C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 14 November 1986, the U. S. Army Court of Military Review affirmed the findings of guilty and the sentence. 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 | 2001060061C070421
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was promoted to sergeant/grade 4. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal. Accordingly, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show that he was separated in the rank of corporal/grade 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060062C070421
The applicant requests that his Report of Separation, WD AGO Form 53-55, item 40 be corrected to show his separation year as 1945 and that the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal be added to item 33. The available evidence of record shows that the applicant did not meet the eligibility criteria for award of the American Campaign Medal. That the applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55, item 32 be amended to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060063C070421
He states that he received the Purple Heart for the one wound that he received on 5 March, and for the wounds that he received on 30 April and 4 May, but not for the other two wounds. However, a clinical record cover sheet indicates that the applicant was wounded in the left leg and the left shoulder, that he was admitted to the 36 th on 7 March 1967 and returned to duty on 12 March 1967. The 24 October 1967 report of medical history shows that the applicant indicated that he received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060064C070421
The applicant requests that his record reflect that his duties in Vietnam were that of a demolition disposal specialist in lieu of duties as a clerk-typist. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army on 16 May 1967, trained as a clerk-typist (MOS 71B), and in November 1967 was assigned to the 170th in Vietnam as a clerk-typist. There is no evidence nor has the applicant provided any, to show that he was awarded a MOS requiring the disposal or demolition of ordnance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060068C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in block 11 that he was awarded a military occupational specialty (MOS), in block 13 that he is authorized the Army Service Ribbon and in block 14 that he finished advanced individual training (AIT) by completing an MOS producing course. Army Regulation 672-5-1 states, in pertinent part, that effective 1 August 1981, an individual is qualified for the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060076C070421
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: On 8 May 1995, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 with an uncharacterized discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060082C070421
The applicant requests that his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) benefit be reinstated and that he be reinstated in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). The applicant’s military records show that he was a U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) captain serving on active duty. An advisory opinion was provided by AR-PERSCOM that some IRR officers in receipt of VSI payments did receive erroneous letters directing them to either join a unit or request discharge but they do not have a record of sending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060084C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 18 February 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for upgrade of his discharge to general. The applicant’s contentions that unlawful actions were taken against him and that his constitutional rights were violated are not supported by the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060086C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect completion of Basic and Advanced Individual Training in the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), 11C, Indirect Fire Infantryman. According to information contained in a Developmental Counseling Form, dated 27 March 2000, applicant allegedly graduated from D Company, 1 st Battalion, 50 th Infantry, on 24 November 1999. Review of applicant's records failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060088C070421
The applicant was provided a Purple Heart certificate dated 14 March 1961 showing he was wounded in action on 23 September 1951. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on two separate occasions. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 13 October 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060095C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: On 12 November 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge. 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 | 2001060098C070421
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: It states, in pertinent part, that retired soldiers are entitled to be advanced on the Retired List to the highest grade they held and in which they satisfactorily served on active duty, as determined by the Secretary of the Army, when their active service plus service on the retired list totals 30 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060100C070421
On 20 December 1989, a panel of this Board denied the applicant’s request to have his records corrected to show he was promoted to the pay grade of E-9, effective 1 March 1983. In effect, this decision was based on the fact that the Board disagreed with the ARPERSCOM position that there was no evidence to show the applicant was reduced to SFC/E-7 at the time he voluntarily entered active duty in that rank and pay grade. Further, there is no evidence contained in the record that shows that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060101C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In the applicant’s case, there is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that a recommendation was prepared by the applicant’s rater to recommend him for promotion to the next higher grade. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was considered for and promoted to 1LT with a date of rank and effective date of 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060103C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Two days later, with the pain still present, he was returned to the United States. There is no evidence to show that the applicant suffered from any condition other than back pain in Saudi Arabia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060104C070421
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 9 September 1974, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060106C070421
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 requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by showing the last two digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) as 65 not 66 and by showing that he completed a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. The applicant’s records show that he completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060109C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He also submitted a self prepared listing of his current prescribed medications, and a medical claim form VA Form 21- 526 (Veteran’s Application for Compensation or Pension) dated June 1982, which shows that he is claiming care for a fractured skull. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060114C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded and issued the Glider Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). While all six of his supporting letters substantiate that he injured his knee when his glider crashed, neither those statements nor his own statement of the incident indicates that the crash was the result of enemy action. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060116C070421
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. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060119C070421
The Board notes that the applicant is entitled to the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars that are not shown correctly on his DD Form 214. a. awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for wounds he received on 30 August 1952 while serving in Korea; e. Adding the following to Item 29, DD Form 214, “Wound to hand, penetrating, 30 August 1952” to show that he was wounded as a result of action with an enemy force.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060120C070421
He claims that when he cleared the installation, he was advised by his personnel and transportation officer that he could ship his HHG at government expense whenever he decided to return to the United States. By regulation, a member is allowed to ship HHG for up to 1 year after his retirement. However, in all cases shipment of HHG at government expense is limited to a total of 6 years after the date of retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060122C070421
They advised that a review of the applicant’s master military pay account indicates that upon separation on 24 May 2001 he was paid for 28 days of accrued leave. His master military pay account confirms that upon his 24 May 2001 separation he was paid for 28 days; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect 28 days accrued leave paid. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 dated 24 May 2001 to reflect 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060124C070421
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. 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: As stated in this Board's initial review of the applicant's case, his performance record did not show the applicant to be one of the best...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060127C070421
There is no evidence to show that he was unfit for duty at the time of his separation. The Board notes an administrative error on the applicant’s 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 12 July 1968 – 9 July 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060129C070421
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 | 2001060131C070421
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 | 2001060132C070421
On 29 March 1985, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 (Drug Abuse-Rehabilitation Failure), with a general discharge. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001060132SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20011211TYPE OF DISCHARGE(GD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19850329DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, chapter 9 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060140C070421
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 | 2001060143C070421
Finally, she requests that the decision to grant her half separation pay be reconsidered and she be provided full separation pay in accordance with Title 10 of the United States Code, section 1174 (10 USC 1174) and the Department of Defense (DOD) Financial Management Regulation. It states, in pertinent part, that a member who is discharged involuntarily or as the result of the denial of the reenlistment and who has completed six or more, but less than 20, years of active service immediately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060144C070421
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001060144SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED20020307TYPE OF DISCHARGE(HD)DATE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060156C070421
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 | 2001060162C070421
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 clearly establishes the applicant’s entitlement to the MUC based on his assignment tenure and service with the 716 th Military Police Battalion in the RVN. However, the record also confirms that applicant’s unit was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for a period of service prior to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060166C070421
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The Board noted the applicant’s contentions that he was wounded when the truck in which he was riding hit a land mine and that he was treated by a medic from the 11th Armored Cavalry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060167C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge document does not show any award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 28 September 1967 and on 11 December 1967 in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060179C070421
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. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060184C070421
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: 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 good of the service, to avoid trial by court-martial, was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060185C070421
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 | 2001060186C070421
The applicant’s discharge document shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II. However, evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 18 July 1943. 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, the Silver Star, the American Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060192C070421
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 | 2001060201C070421
This letter appointed the applicant a commissioned officer of the United States Army Reserve (USAR), in the rank of CPT, in the Medical Corps (MC), effective upon his acceptance. The additional instructions portion of this order confirmed that the applicant was granted 6 years and 8 months of constructive service credit for active duty grade purposes. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060211C070421
On 7 February 2001, the applicant submitted a formal personnel action request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 6, paragraph 6-5, due to dependency of a family member. He stated in his request that the applicant’s son required special attention due to an automobile accident, was confined to a wheelchair, and required constant care and supervision. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant requested to be discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060212C070421
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 | 2001060213C070421
The applicant provided a copy of AR-PERSCOM Orders D-09-770130, dated 11 September 1997, which shows that the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR with an effective date of 11 September 1997. Paragraph 1-3 states, in pertinent part, that orders discharging a soldier would not be revoked or the effective date changed after the effective date of discharge unless there was evidence of manifest error or fraud. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060218C070421
The applicant requests that the records of her mother, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to show she retired for physical disability prior to her death and that she had enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) prior to her death for insurable interest coverage (the applicant being the beneficiary). The FSM was scheduled to be separated on 27 June 2000 and placed on the TDRL on 28 June 2000. Paragraph 3-14 states that disability separation or retirement should normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060220C070421
The applicant states that the FSM was wounded twice in combat during World War II, but never received his second award of the Purple Heart. In support of his application, he submits the FSM’s WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record); his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation); a transmittal of General Orders, dated 25 July 1945, for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart; a medical record, dated 23 April 1945; a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060221C070421
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 | 2001060222C070421
The applicant states, in effect, he was promoted to captain on 20 May 1992 and was promoted to major on 3 January 2000. He has held a position authorized for a major since 30 January 1998 based on his Officer Record Brief (ORB). Notwithstanding the delay, the effective date of his promotion should remain as 3 January 2000, the date the President approved the board.