ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062512C070421
The Board previously considered the applicant's request to have his service with the 9 th Field Artillery Battalion placed on his separation document, WD AGO Form 53-55 which was issued to the applicant at discharge. The applicant's contention, and the fact that the unit currently listed on his separation document was located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, which indicates it probably was not the unit he served with in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater, leads the Board to find no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062514C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: His DD Form 214 reflects his proper grade at the time of his discharge in June 1952.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062518C070421
Counsel states that the applicant heard nothing further from his ROTC unit or the United States Army until 15 October 1991 when, without further notice, hearing or counsel, he was presented with amended findings and amended recommendations from the disenrollment board which concluded that the applicant should be disenrolled from the ROTC program for other than willful evasion or voluntary breach of the terms of his ROTC contract. He was still enrolled at Pennsylvania State, was taking less...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062522C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that the entry in item 17 (Member was provided a complete dental exam and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to separation) on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. The applicant’s dental records were not available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062529C070421
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 | 2001062531C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations — Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. 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 | 2001062537C070421
Option B and C participants do not make a new SBP election at age 60. The evidence of record shows that the applicant elected to enroll in the RCSBP for spouse only coverage, option C on 5 December 1980, with the DD Form 1883 being received at the Army National Guard Personnel Center on 16 April 1981. No premiums will be refunded and the Reservist Portion cost will continue to be deducted from his retired pay to pay for the protection his spouse received from the date he completed the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062547C070421
Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards, the Good Conduct Medal, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, and trophies and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments. The evidence of record indicates the applicant is entitled to the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, CIB, and a Bronze Service Star for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062550C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was only 17 years old and stationed in Korea and his superiors “made [him] believe [he] was a homosexual.” He now states that he is not a homosexual. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service and the narrative reason for separation is correctly reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062553C070421
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 applicant was discharged from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 on 26 August 1954 with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062554C070421
For Vietnam service, one oversea service bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. Based on orders issued by Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam, the record shows that the applicant served in Vietnam from August 1966 to February 1968, and that he was awarded the ARCOM and the AM. Because the exact dates of the applicant’s service in Vietnam cannot be determined, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062558C070421
Although the applicant's separation document does not indicate that the applicant was wounded in action, information contained on the applicant's 1946 separation physical examination tends to support a conclusion that the applicant was wounded. In view of this evidence, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate, and in the interest of justice, to award the applicant the Purple Heart for the wound he sustained in March 1945 while in the European Theater of Operations, and his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062559C070421
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 that his records be corrected to show a different date of birth (DOB). These records should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062562C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that his discharge from the Army Reserve was revoked and that he was reinstated into the Retired Reserve. He indicates he was passed over for promotion a second time and was honorably discharged from his Reserve status. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that AR-PERSCOM Letter Order Number D-03-019527, dated 31 March 2000, with an effective date of 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062563C070421
On 25 August 1970, the applicant underwent a mental status evaluation by the Chief, Neuropsychiatry, Irwin Army Hospital, Fort Riley. Evidence of record indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in 2001. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001062563SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20020423 TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19700930DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-212DISCHARGE REASONA51.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062564C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Although the documentation is not in the available records, evidence shows that after the commander preferred charges for AWOL, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062565C070421
On 29 September 1961, the commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209, for unsuitability, (character and behavior disorders) with a general discharge. On 6 November 1961, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-4, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 for unsuitability with a general discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062567C070421
In support of his application, he submits an undated letter of explanation; a Certificate of Training for the Air Assault School, dated 18 September 1991; a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 19 September 1991; an undated letter of explanation, provided subsequent to his application, wherein he requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show that he completed the International Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol School and that he was qualified for the Expert Marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062569C070421
He had requested a Fitness for Duty Evaluation and a PEB. 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. The Counseling Guide for RC Members with Nonduty Related Conditions who Request a PEB states that RC members should only request referral to the PEB if they believe they can perform their duties despite their medical condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062571C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The maximum punishment for his offense was a DD, CHL for 15 years, and total forfeiture. 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 | 2001062572C070421
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 undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) or a fully honorable discharge (HD). DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062574C070421
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. On 30 June 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062575C070421
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: However, in this case, the Board finds the evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062576C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. 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 | 2001062577C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 2 November 1987 the applicant’s unit commander initiated action to administratively separate the applicant from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 (personality disorder). It indicates that "personality disorder” is the appropriate narrative reason for discharge when the authority is "AR 635-200, paragraph 5-13."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062580C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Board denied his case on 9 September 1992, based on the lack of sufficient evidence to show error or injustice and his failure to timely file. The applicant’s contention that he was awarded two Purple Hearts has been noted by the Board; however, it is not supported by the evidence submitted with his application, or the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062581C070421
His Enlisted Qualification Record, DA Form 20, item 38 shows he was assigned to A Battery, 6 th Battalion, 14 th Artillery on 16 March 1966. The regulation also provides for award of the Vietnam Service Medal to members who served in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The evidence of record shows the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star and for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062582C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. After consulting with legal counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 12 February 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062583C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). There were no military medical records available to the Board for review that confirm the existence of a back problem or contain a record of treatment for this condition. An honorable or general discharge may be granted; however, an UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate for members separating under these provisions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062585C070421
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 | 2001062587C070421
The U. S. Total Army Personnel Command located General Orders 115, Headquarters, 70 th Infantry Division dated 29 August 1945 which awarded the applicant the BSM for heroic action on 5 January 1945. His explanation of why his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows his MOS as clerk, general, 055 instead of rifleman, 745 (the most common World War II infantry MOS) is reasonable. The applicant is also entitled to a second award of the BSM based upon his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and to award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062593C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to award of the Purple Heart (PH), the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm, RVN Civil Action Honor Medal First Class, Valorous Unit Award (VUA) and issuance of a new DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states that he is entitled to the requested awards and provides evidence in the form of orders and a copy of a page 6 of a unit Staff Duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062596C070421
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 under other than honorable conditions on 30 March 1962 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for misconduct due to being convicted by a civil court during his current term of active military service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062597C070421
As punishment, he received 14 days' extra duty. He was AWOL on three occasions and received NJP for one of these AWOLs. The FSM's discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062599C070421
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 | 2001062601C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his narrative reason for discharge be changed to show he was released from active duty due to physical disability. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 2-2b, provides that when a member is being separated by reason other than physical disability, his continued performance of duty creates a presumption of fitness which can be overcome only by clear...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062609C070421
There is no evidence in the available records which show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) and correction of his military records to show this award. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records, but only as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062611C070421
The applicant’s commanding officer recommended to the separation authority that the applicant be discharged for misconduct. The applicant was discharged from the Army because of his misconduct. There is no evidence nor has the applicant submitted any to show that he was physically unfit at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062612C070421
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: This time his DD Form 4/1 showed his HOR as Middletown, Connecticut; however, his active duty orders, dated 19 September 1989, showed his HOR as South Point, Ohio.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062613C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his request he submits an extract of his enlistment contract that reflects that he enlisted for a $2,000.00 cash enlistment bonus. The applicant submitted an extract of his enlistment contract that indicated he enlisted for a $2,000.00 cash bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062616C070421
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 | 2001062619C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. PURPOSE : To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062623C070421
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 11 June 1975, court-martial charges were preferred against him for escaping from correctional custody on 8 June 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062624C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted and entered active duty on 23 February 1968. However, a first endorsement to the applicant’s 15 January 1975 request for discharge for the good of the service, states that the applicant was allegedly AWOL from 2 January 1974 to 6 January 1975, and was being recommended for discharge with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The Board is cognizant of the applicant’s prior good service and his 30 months of Vietnam service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062625C070421
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 submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062626C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 issued to him on 20 August 1996, does not include all his active duty service. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for a period of service from 9 August 1984 to 8 May 1988, which credited him with a total of 3 years and 9 months of active military service. Therefore, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s 20 August 1996 separation document to include this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062633C070421
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 LRP is an educational enlistment incentive, which provides that the government will repay a designated portion, (33 1/3 percent or $1,500.00 of the unpaid principal of eligible student loans for each year of active duty a soldier completes) provided such loan was made, insured or guaranteed as indicated above.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062634C070421
Since the applicant met the time in grade requirement on 21 May 1999, it was recommended that he be issued a corrected promotion order with a date of rank of 21 May 1999 and an effective date of 3 January 2000. Notwithstanding the delay, the effective date of promotion shall remain as 3 January 2000, the date the President approved the board, and the applicant is not further entitled to additional pay and allowances for the date of rank adjustment. That all of the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062654C070421
APPLICANT STATES : In a letter written to the Board on 14 August 2001, shortly after the Board’s initial decision was received by the applicant, the applicant’s wife wrote that she respects the Board highly and with great disappointment, accepts the decision in denying him the Purple Heart and other medals. In a cover letter written by the applicant’s wife, on 5 October 2001, which is essentially a letter of transmittal for the DD Form 149 dated 1 October 2001, the applicant’s wife...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062655C070421
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...