ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062805C070421
On 16 May 1964, he was dismissed under other than honorable conditions, pursuant to the sentence of his general court-martial conviction. The Board determined that the applicant had presented insufficient evidence of probable error or injustice and denied his case on 22 December 1965. However, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that the charges against him were false or that they were racially motivated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062806C070421
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 applicant appealed to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge to a general discharge on 4 October 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062807C070421
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: 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 | 2001062808C070421
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable 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 | 2001062819C070421
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 : Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in a memorandum prepared to reflect the Board's original consideration of his request to change his RE code on 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062826C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his records to show the National Defense Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Army Service Ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062831C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 18 (remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), be corrected to show that his Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Tour ending 30 April 1996, was Federal Service. Therefore, he is entitled to have his records corrected to show this fact in the remarks section of his DD Form 214 dated 30 April 1995. a. adding to Item 18 on his DD Form 214, the following: “Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Tour ending 30 April 1996, was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062834C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that he did not discover until 2001 that he had been discharged in 1992 from the IRR for two time non-selection for promotion to captain in 1991 and 1992 due to not being educationally qualified. He states that he was educationally qualified for promotion to captain as a result of completing the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course in 1985 and his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1987 and that he had provided these documents to his Reserve unit, were in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062839C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 31 July 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. He submitted a request for discharge after being AWOL from August until October 1978 and the records fail to show that he ever stated that his father’s death was the reason for any of his absences.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062843C070421
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: While the applicant states that he did not receive pay because his records kept getting lost, he has not submitted any evidence to support his allegation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062844C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 11 June 1960, he returned to the United States with orders authorizing him 30 days leave. On 31 December 1963 he was discharged from the United States Army Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062845lC070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 16 July 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for upgrade of his 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 | 2001062850C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 2 March 1972 to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 63B (automotive maintenance) instead of 94B (cook). He also requests that his date of entry on his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 28 November 1968 be corrected to show 22 March 1968 instead of 29 November 1968. Item 23a (Specialty Number & Title) on the applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062852C070421
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. These facts are sufficient for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his records to show this badge. In view of the applicant’s entitlement to the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is also entitled to award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062853C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence in the applicant's records to show that he was ever treated for a wound in Vietnam. The statement from a comrade that the applicant was wounded on 1 November 1968 is not a substitute for medical documentation of a wound.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062854C070421
The applicant’s military record shows that he entered active duty on 1 July 1964. Evidence shows the applicant had an excellent record of service, accordingly, the Board believes that he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 21 May 1965 thru 21 May 1966. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that he is entitled to two bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062858C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he was honorably discharged. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. Once enrolled in the New GI Bill the individual's basic pay was reduced $100.00 per month for each of the first full 12 months of active duty and could not be refunded, suspended or stopped.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062864C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show he declined to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and that all premiums deducted from his retired pay, plus interest, be refunded to him. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: He contends in his application that he did not sign an authorization to deduct SBP premiums from his retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062869C070421
He provides a five page statement to this Board that presents, in effect, his contentions: that he did not have an inappropriate relationship with a woman, not his wife, nor did he commit an act of assault on his wife; that the GOMOR and referred OER are based on misconstrued circumstances and evidence; and that the evidence provided by the woman, not his wife, with whom he is alleged to have had an intimate relationship, was false. The rater wrote, “(The applicant) received a Memorandum of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062870C070421
He contends the reason the PH and the EIB were not recorded is because he served on active duty twice and he has two reports of discharge documents (WD AGO Form 53-55). His participation in the battles and campaigns while serving during World War II entitles him to three bronze service stars (BSS) to be affixed to his already awarded European-African-Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal in accordance with Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062873C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The board recommended that the applicant be discharged for misconduct. On 22 June 1979, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct with a discharge UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062875C070421
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. There is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062876C070421
The applicant states that he was passed over for promotion to captain by the 1997 and 1998 selection boards, and the boards did not receive his microfiche that indicated he had a Bachelor of Science degree. He was promoted to captain with an effective date of 25 June 1998. The Board also concludes that under these circumstances the applicant was wrongfully denied pay and retirement points for National Guard service as a captain based on his unfair non-selection by the 1997 RCSB and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062879C070421
He provides a document indicating he has changed his full name under the Common Law of Massachusetts; his Report of Separation from Active Duty, DD Form 214; a Medical Condition – Physical Profile Record, DA Form 3349, dated 15 May 1978; three pages extracted from his service medical records; a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital Summary sheet dated 25 July 1979; a VA appeal dated 2 July 1996; a VA rating decision dated 9 March 1999 showing the applicant’s disability ratings for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062880C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 20 September 1985, the applicant’s commander counseled him that he was being processed for elimination from the Army under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. Accordingly, on 22 October 1985 he was separated under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct – drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062882C070421
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 Board notes that the applicant’s overall record of service shows he received one Article 15 for failure to pay his just debts, one Article 15 for wrongful possession of a controlled substance, a Letter of Reprimand for possession of marijuana and counseling for failing to pay debts, which made him eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062884C070421
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 reason for discharge. Army Regulation 601-280, in effect at the time the applicant was separated from active duty, noted that soldiers being separated for physical disability with entitlement to receive disability severance pay were ineligible for immediate reenlistment, however, they were eligible to apply for RA enlistment at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062886C070421
The applicant did not provide any tangible evidence in support of his application other than his statement in Block 10 of DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records). This document shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation for the period 19 December 1966 to 28 June 1969 by Department of the Army General Order Number 59, dated 1969. He remained at the 106th General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062888C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 23 March 1983, the applicant’s unit commander recommended approval of the applicant’s request for discharge with a UOTHC discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001062888SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED20020312TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19830418DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200 DISCHARGE REASONA04.00BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062889C070421
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 | 2001062893C070421
In support of her application, the applicant submits a letter of grade determination, a copy of her enlistment contract, promotion orders, the commander’s recommendation for promotion, certificate of medical proficiency training, a copy of her license as a vocational nurse, and a portion of Table 7-1 of Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Reserve Enlistment Program). The applicant enlisted on 21 September 2000 under the ACASP in the pay grade of E-3 for MOS 91C (Practical Nurse). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062894C070421
DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: The Board notes the applicant’s request for the correction of the FSM’s separation document to reflect the information currently contained in the FSM’s VA claim file record. Therefore, lacking evidence of a material error or injustice, the Board concludes it is neither necessary or appropriate to change...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062896C070421
On 28 September 1992, the applicant submitted an appeal of the LOR to the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB), requesting that the LOR be filed in the R-fiche rather than the P-fiche portion of his OMPF. In addition, the Board noted that the applicable regulation does not provide for the local MPRJ filing in the applicant’s case based on his rank and years of service and that the applicant failed to inform the official making the filing determination that he already...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062899C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members who were voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, National Guard or Army Reserve, are in an entry level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation action, have completed no more than 180 days of creditable continuous service, and have demonstrated that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062925C070421
The awards shown on his DD Form 214 are the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). Although the applicant had 3 days of AWOL enroute to Vietnam, he was never punished for that offense, was never disqualified for award of the AGCM, he was promoted shortly thereafter, and had an excellent record of service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that he is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062926C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Reconsideration of her previous application to correct her deceased husband’s, the former servicemember (FSM), military records by showing that he had applied for his retired pay at age 60. 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: Although the submitted evidence tends to show that the FSM was a perfectionist and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062927C070421
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 DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, be corrected to show the correct number of years and months he served in his primary specialty. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 11 is correct and there is no error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062930C070421
The applicant requests correction of item 6 (Organization) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he served in the 358th Infantry Regiment of the 90th Infantry Division. The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 shows award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in item 31 (Military Qualification and Date). There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Purple Heart to the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062931C070421
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 18 DECEMBER 2001 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001062931 Records available to the Board indicate the applicant served on active duty between May 1967 and May 1970. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062932C070421
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 considered the following evidence: The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was wounded in action in Korea and treated by a medical facility; therefore, he is entitled to award of the PH for wounds received as a result of enemy action on 27 November 1950, while serving in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062933C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show ten awards of the Air Medal. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) only shows one award of the Air Medal. The applicant was awarded his initial Air Medal on completion of 50 hours of aerial flight.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062935C070421
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 20 March 1985, the applicant’s company commander initiated discharge proceedings under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, acts or patterns of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062936C070421
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. On 23 May 1978, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 35-600, chapter 14, for misconduct with a general discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s discharge was based on his misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062941C070421
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. Based upon review by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected by the 2001 Reserve Components Selection Board. c. that all documents related to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062945C070421
Once that date was determined, AR-PERSCOM would notify the FSM and DFAS. 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: 1. There is no evidence to show the FSM was given erroneous information concerning any of the other Open Seasons available to him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062946C070421
COUNSEL CONTENDS : That although the applicant concurred with the findings of the physical evaluation board (PEB), it was not an informed concurrence. On 24 October 2000, an informal PEB found the applicant unfit for duty by reason of chronic bilateral plantar fasciitis due to bilateral pes planovalgus (diagnoses one and two) rated as moderate in accordance with U. S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) Policy/Guidance Memorandum #12, Analogous Ratings, dated 6 December 1999 under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062948C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge be changed to an honorable discharge under medical conditions. 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: There is no evidence of record to show that he was unable to perform his duties due to either a shoulder or a back injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062955C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The 771st Tank Battalion was first constituted on 13 January 1941 as the 5th Armored Regiment and assigned to the 4th Armored Division. The applicant served with the 771st Tank Battalion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062956C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart (PH). The available records, to include the documents that the applicant submitted, do not show that he was wounded as a result of hostile action while serving in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062963C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his date of discharge be changed to 29 January 1999. NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION : Incorporated herein by reference are military records that were summarized in the decisional documents prepared to reflect the Board's previous considerations of the case (AR1999034576, AR2000046981) on 3 February 2000 and 12 December 2000. The applicant was granted a 1-year extension in October 1997 to complete a fitness for duty evaluation.