ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062660C070421
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: The evidence of record shows that the applicant did not hold an infantry MOS and he did not perform infantry duties on a regular basis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062661C070421
He states he was "sent with [his] unit to Saudi Arabia" and was an infantryman. The MEB summary noted the applicant returned to the United States in December 1990 for "evaluation and treatment of possible asthma." In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062662C070421
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062664C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 2 August 1962, he was convicted by summary court-martial (SCM) of absent without leave (AWOL) and violation of a lawful regulation, to wit: “Off Limits.” He was sentenced to reduction to pay grade E-1, hard labor without confinement for 30 days and forfeiture of pay. A psychiatric evaluation dated 11 December 1962, states the applicant’s military adjustment as reported...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062665C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the he receive a hearing by a military court-martial; that he be granted retirement points; that he be considered for promotion; that he be reimbursed for the shipment of his household goods (HHG); and that he be provided basic pay and allowances. He also indicates that he was on active duty from 15 July 1990 until 11 September 1995, however, all his military pay and allowances ceased on 26 January 1995, the date he was confined by civil authorities. On...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062684C070421
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the Board’s recommendation at paragraph 2 appearing in the proceedings, dated 21 August 2001, to show that the individual concerned was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062690C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The opinion stated that the applicant’s conditions of uterine fibroids and pregnancy at the time of separation were not cause for referral to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) per AR 40-501. Neither pregnancy, nor uterine fibroids are listed in AR 40-501 as conditions requiring referral to an MEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062691C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant is entitled to correction to his DD Form 214, dated 11 August 1953, to show award of the Purple Heart. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart on his DD Form 214 dated 11 August 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062692C070421
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 submits a copy of a DA Form 5536-R (Agreement Health Professionals Loan Repayment (HPLR)), a Public Service Deferment Request, a copy of a recruiting brochure for nurses and several documents submitted in concert with his administrative request to have his student loan covered under the HPLR program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062695C070421
By regulation, in order to award the PH a member must have been wounded in action, must have been treated for the wound by military medical personnel, and this treatment must have made a matter of official record. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was twice treated by military medical personnel for wounds received in action against the enemy in the RVN. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062701C070421
The applicant’s Officer Record Brief (ORB), dated 29 January 1996, shows that she entered active duty on 13 August 1981. The evidence or record clearly shows that the applicant entered AD in the Regular Army on 13 August 1981 and that item 12a (Date Entered AD This Period) of her DD Form 214, dated 30 September 1996, is incorrect. The Board also notes that the applicant completed 186 days of ADT during the period 10 September 1979 to 12 August 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062705C070421
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 she enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) on 28 May 1985, in the pay grade of E-1. Item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) of her DD Form 214 shows the entry “85 05 28” (28 May 1985).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062706C070421
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. He states he was not in control of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062717C070421
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show his discharge was based on a physical disability not unsuitability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062718C070421
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 | 2001062721C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be granted entitlement to annuity benefits from the Reserve Component-Survivor Benefit Program (RC-SBP) based upon her deceased husband’s, the former service member (FSM), years of service in the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Army Reserve (USAR). A subsequent Chronological Record of Military Service (ARPC Form 249-3), dated 29 July 1994, indicates only one qualifying year between the retirement year ending (RYE) 30 June 1958 and the 12 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062723C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Meanwhile, on 4 April 1996, in response to a congressional inquiry on behalf of the applicant, the PERSCOM informed the congressional representative that the Early Retirement Program was offered only to those personnel in the pay grade of E-6 who had completed 15 years of AFS as of 30 June 1995 and that the applicant was not eligible. The applicant requested that he be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062725C070421
The applicant’s service personnel records contain two DD Forms 214. Notwithstanding the applicant’s request to correct his DD Form 214 to show he entered active duty on 22 January 1997, his Enlistment/Reenlistment Document (DD Form 4/1) and Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1) shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 January 1997. The Board noted the applicant’s request that item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the entry “00 00 00”.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062726C070421
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. 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 | 2001062727C070421
The opinion states that applicant’s records clearly indicate the current DA Form 1059, dated 17 June 1999, which shows that the applicant failed to achieve course standards. The opinion determined that the applicant should not have his rank restored until that office could be provided with a corrected copy of the DA Form 1059, showing that he successfully completed ANCOC. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant appeared before a board of officers who found insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062730C070421
Also in the applicant’s records is a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) which shows that the applicant was issued a Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is sufficient evidence of record to show that the applicant was wounded in action and entitled to an award of the Purple Heart. The applicant is also entitled to have his records corrected to show an award of the Bronze Star Medal, based on the Combat Infantryman Badge, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062732C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he enrolled his spouse in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) within one year of their marriage. After receiving his June 2000 Retiree Account Statement and noticing his no-longer-dependent child was still listed as his SBP beneficiary and his spouse was not listed, he called the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to have his daughter taken off and to have spouse coverage added. That all of the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062736C070421
The applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge during World War II, therefore, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his records to show this decoration. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to these awards and correction of his records to show the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He is also entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062738C070421
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 honorable. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062739C070421
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant requested a hardship discharge. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was denied a hardship discharge. However, there is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he requested a hardship discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062747C070421
Exhibit C – Telephone Conversation Record dated 26 September 2001 with DFAS DFAS indicated that Recommendation 1d was interpreted as showing that the applicant was entitled to Reserve Retired Pay at age 60. THE BOARD ADDITIONALLY RECOMMENDS :
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062752C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that for some reason his award of the PH was not made a part of his military records and that he wants it corrected. Therefore, the Board accepts the evidence noted in the Bronze Star Medal Citation as proof that he was wounded by hostile enemy fire and required treatment. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062753C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The commander’s inquiry found no reason to justify his absence other than the applicant’s personal problems at home and the fact he did not like Germany. The applicant’s DD Form 214 indicates that he was discharged on 7 October 1976, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in pay grade E-1, and was issued a UOTHC discharge certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062754C070421
The applicant requests in effect, correction of his Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 214) to show the Purple Heart (PH), the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and any other awards that have been approved since his release from active duty. When the Korean War Service Medal is authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign unit award to his DD Form 214. That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062758C070421
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military awards. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served in Korea from 17 December 1966 to 19 January 1968. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in Korea; and by providing him a corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062759C070421
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. However, he was honorably discharged on 2 October 1996 due to “disability, existed prior to service, PEB.” His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, shows that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062761C070421
The applicant states that his ROTC debt should be terminated due to the terms of the contract stating that if he completed 3 years of active duty in the U. S. Army his balance would be $0.00. Paragraph 8 of the applicant’s DA Form 597-3 states that if he were called to active duty for breach of contract under the provisions of paragraph 7, he would be ordered to active duty for one of the periods listed, based upon the year during which the breach occurs: Military Science II, 2 years;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062762C070421
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’s separation orders, dated 18 October 1968, show he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 for conviction by a general court-martial. The Board also determined that the applicant’s record of service was not satisfactory; therefore, the applicant is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062765C070421
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 | 2001062776C070421
In support of his request, he submits a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, and other documents, military reports and hospitalizations records as evidence of his contention of oversight by the Army in not awarding him the Bronze Star decoration, the Silver Star decoration and the Purple Heart with cluster. The applicant’s military record shows that he enlisted on 5 February 1941, was trained as a winch operator and served in the European Theater of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062777C070421
His discharge document which covers his last period of service does not list the Army Commendation Medal as an authorized award. There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, the applicant will be awarded the Army Commendation Medal and his records will be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062780C070421
This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for actions from 1 January to 22 February 1969, by Department of the Army General Orders Number 39, dated 1970. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these United States unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062782C070421
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 | 2001062783C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 17 October 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to demonstrate that the applicant’s punishment was unfair.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062784C070421
It states, in pertinent part, that in order for a Reserve officer below the rank of lieutenant colonel to be credited with satisfactory service in a higher grade, they must have served satisfactorily in that grade as a Reserve commissioned officer in an active status, or in a retired status on active duty, for not less than six months. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062786C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he received his notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (his 20-year letter) and enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for children only coverage, option C. According to TNARNG records, the FSM would have completed his 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay around 4 March 2001. That all of the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062788C070421
On 10 March 1987, the FSM was counseled concerning the RCSBP and on that date completed a Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate, DD Form 1883. Records at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service – Cleveland Center (DFAS-CL) indicate that the DD Form 1883 was not on file and presumably was not forwarded to DFAS by the U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command when the FSM applied for retired pay. The DD Form 2656 provides an option not to participate; it does not provide an option to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062790C070421
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 he be awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM), and that his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be upgraded. There is no award recommendation for the ARCOM contained in the applicant’s records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062792C070421
APPLICANT STATES : That she was rated only for pain and having a benign liver tumor. On 7 September 1994, an informal physical evaluation board (PEB) found the applicant physically unfit by reason of pain secondary to liver tumor, hepatic mass, under codes 7344 and 7313, with a disability rating of 20 percent. 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 | 2001062795C070421
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 | 2001062799C070421
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 | 2001062800C070421
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. When he entered the Army, his pay was $50.00 per month, from which he had three deductions -- $22.00 for an allotment, $6.00 for life insurance, and $7.00 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062801C070421
There is no evidence of record that either of these commanders entered an award recommendation into the proper channels for the applicant’s actions during the required time limit. On 26 March 2001, the applicant again wrote to PERSCOM requesting award reconsideration based on his assessment of how he performed the removal of the dangerous mines. There is no explanation provided by the former battalion commander on why it appears that he forwarded an award recommendation for the Field...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062803C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 28 November 1969, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed an undesirable discharge. On 26 August 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062804C070421
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the “MILITARY ARMY COMBAT ARTILLERY BADGE.” In the absence of evidence of record or other authority showing the “Combat Artillery Badge” is an authorized award, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his records to show award of the “Combat Artillery Badge”. Based on the applicant’s service in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he is entitled to award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the...