ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064851C070421
The Board finds the applicant’s contention that the FSM completed the DD Form 1883 reasonable. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the FSM completed the DD Form 1883 on 1 November 2000, electing to participate in the RCSBP for spouse and children coverage, full base amount, option C, and returned the form to the appropriate office where it was received and processed in a timely manner. That the applicant be paid an RCSBP annuity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064852C070421
The applicant's records indicate he was awarded the Purple Heart, for wounds sustained on 5 February 1967, and a Combat Infantryman Badge, while in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states, in effect, that Army Commendation Medals and Bronze Star Medals are both personal decorations, which require recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders. There is, however, no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, which confirms he was ever recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064856C070421
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064858C070421
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart for a combat injury received on 26 May 1970, in Vietnam. The DD Form 214 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award; nor, do his medical or personnel records contain any reference to wounds received in action. The applicant’s record contains no evidence and he has provided no evidence to show that he was wounded in action and is entitled to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064859C070421
The Board noted the award certificate provided by the applicant for the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster). However, his records do not contain a recommendation for a fourth award of the Army Commendation Medal or General Orders which authorize a fourth award of the Army Commendation Medal. Based on General Orders present in the applicant’s records, he is entitled to three awards of the Army Commendation Medal, one of which was awarded with a “V” Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064863C070421
John T. MeixellMember The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. The applicant states, in effect, that the award for the Purple Heart was never entered on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Further, a review of Department of the Army publications concerning unit awards shows that during the time the applicant was assigned to the RVN, the unit to which he was assigned earned credit for award of the RVN Cross of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064869C070421
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: There is no evidence, nor has the applicant submitted any, to indicate that he was informed that he could reenlist at any time after his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064870C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his discharge be upgraded to general or honorable. 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 | 2001064875C070421
There is evidence of record to show the 8 th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 4 th Infantry Division. Based upon information received from the Center of Military History, the Board accepts the evidence provided by the applicant as showing he was assigned to Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 8 th Infantry Regiment, 4 th Infantry Division and that his WD AGO Form 53-55, item 6 should be amended accordingly. There is no evidence to show the applicant was recommended for or awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064879C070421
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. a. by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action in Vietnam on 29 March 1969;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064881C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 23 November 1998, an informal PEB found the applicant unfit for duty due to chronic pain in the right leg due to stress reaction of the proximal tibial plateau, VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5003, and recommended his separation with severance pay with a 10 percent disability rating. The Board notes that at the time of the applicant’s MEB his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064889C070421
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: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. The Board reviewed the applicant’s brief record of service which included a 54-day AWOL period which was terminated by apprehension by civil authorities and determined that his quality of service did not meet the standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064896C070421
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 correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her separation date as 25 August 2001. The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214 and discharge orders in support of her application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064909C070421
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, in review of the applicant’s entire service record, the Board found that these accomplishments did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064910C070421
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 | 2001064911C070421
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 | 2001064912C070421
An addendum was then added to his ROTC scholarship contract, which advised the applicant that his debt was $11,972, and presented him options for repayment. a. amending the applicant’s ROTC scholarship contract to show, that as an exception to policy, he would satisfy the service obligation under the original terms of the ROTC contract as a commissioned officer in the Air Force; d. showing that if he fails to complete three years of active duty service obligated as a result of his amended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064913C070421
The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show entitlement to award of the Purple Heart. The Board noted that the applicant’s DD From 214 does not show entitlement to any unit awards. 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 for wounds sustained in Vietnam as a result of hostile action on 22 September 1968, the Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064914C070421
However, he notes that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) reflects entitlement to only one Purple Heart. The evidence confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of "friendly fire" on 8 September 1968 while directly engaged in armed conflict and as such is entitled to a second award of the Purple Heart. The evidence also confirms the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 13 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064915C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code, which would allow reenlistment. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064917C070421
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 DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to include the award of the Bronze Star Medal and two additional Purple Hearts. The applicant served in Vietnam during three campaign periods therefore, his records should reflect the award of the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064926C070421
He received all "Yes" entries in Part IV (Performance Evaluation - Professionalism), "Outstanding Performance, Must Promote" in Part V (Performance and Potential Evaluation), and "Center of Mass" in Part VII b (Senior Rater – Potential Compared with Officers Senior Rated by Same Grade). In Part VII a (Senior Rater – Rated Officer's Promotion Potential), he received a check in the second block, "Fully Qualified," the first block being labeled "Best Qualified." As a result of being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064927C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: There is an administrative error on the applicant’s DD Form 4/1. The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 31 October 2001 for 4 years and 00 weeks, not 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064928C070421
There is an administrative error on the applicant’s DD Form 4/1. The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 1 November 2001 for 4 years and 00 weeks, not 3 years and 00 weeks. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/3, dated 1 November 2001 item 20a be corrected to show that he enlisted for 4 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064929C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that he was approved to enlist in pay grade E-1, not pay grade E-3. The evidence of record shows he was approved to enlist in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1, not pay grade E-3. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 dated 31 October 2001 be corrected to show he enlisted in pay grade E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064932C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The memorandum also stated that the ACR did not have the authority to make corrections to case records or perform case reviews as requested by the applicant. On 15 August 2001, the Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Officer, US Army CFSC, prepared a memorandum to the attorney’s request, dated 20 July 2001, to correct the applicant’s request pertaining to an assault charge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064933C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be given 18 months of constructive credit for his years of practice as a chiropractor after he graduated from osteopathic medical school and before he went on active duty. APPLICANT STATES : That rule 5, table 3-1, Army Regulation 135-101 has previously been applied by the Board to grant constructive credit for a physical medicine resident with prior clinical experience as a chiropractor. He responded by stating that the opinion did not address the basis for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064935C070421
APPLICANT STATES : There is no way to compete for COL due to no fault of his own. OER Ending Period Senior Rater Block Rating (* indicates his rating) The Board concluded that it would be unjust to involuntarily separate her again and voided her previous nonselections to MAJ and showed that she was selected for promotion to major by the SSB which considered her for promotion to MAJ under the first year of her eligibility.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064937C070421
During his active duty, he was twice considered for promotion to major by the Major, Army Competitive Category, Promotion Board and was not selected for promotion. However, the provisions of law also state that an officer will be considered for promotion well enough in advance so that, if recommended, he could be promoted on or before the date on which he completes the maximum years of service, which in the applicant’s case is 7 years. That all of the Department of the Army records related...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064938C070421
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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that Company F, 52d Infantry was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation for the period 20 December 1967 – July 1968. The Board notes that the applicant had a permanent L3 physical profile as a result of his second set of injuries received in combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064939C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, his records contain a Case Report and Directive from the Army Discharge Review Board. On 1 February 1991, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064944C070421
In addition, the applicant was granted the right to a formal hearing to press his request for a disability 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: The SSA operates under its own policies and regulations and is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service in awarding a disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064945C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064946C070421
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his birth date as 26 December 1924 instead of 26 November 1924, to show he served in the 75th Infantry Division, to show he was a prisoner of war and to show he was in a convalescent hospital for nine months. The applicant’s WD AGO Form 24 (Service Record) shows his birth date is 26 November 1924. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Prisoner of War Medal and correction of his records to shows this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064948C070421
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 general court-martial (GCM) conviction be set aside and his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was adjudged guilty by a court-martial and that the convening authority approved the sentence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064954C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Item 27 of the applicant’s DD Form 214 also contains the entry “Purple Heart-Authority not available”, which indicates that the applicant was awarded the PH, but the General Order authorizing the award was not available. A review of the evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the PH and it is reflected in his DD Form 214 as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064970C070421
The applicant states that his records do not show his service time with the 79 th Infantry and being wounded in France, which would entitle him to receive the CIB (Combat Infantryman Badge) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was assigned to the 1302 Engineer General Service Regiment during his service in the EAME tour and served in MOS 013, a Corps of Engineer MOS. There is no evidence of record that the applicant ever served in an infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064974C070421
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 | 2001064977C070421
Therefore, based on the best evidence available, the Board determined that the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and amendment of his WD AGO Form 53-55, with a separation date of 12 November 1945 to show this award and the date of his wounding as 23 November 1944. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the American Campaign Medal and correction of his records to show this service medal. c. by placing the entry, “ARTILLERY BLAST, 23NOV1944, GERMANY” in item 34 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064978C070421
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 states that he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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 3 September 1969 and by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 14 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064981C070421
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 | 2001064983C070421
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’s DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064985C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Item 24 does not show award of the Vietnam Service Medal or any other awards normally associated with service in Vietnam. His service records show he served all of his military service at Fort Bliss, Texas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064994C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A review of that OMPF revealed that an earlier request by the applicant to upgrade his discharge had been considered and denied by the Board in 1993. As such, the applicant’s August 2001 application was ultimately determined to be a request for reconsideration and his contentions were considered new arguments that required Board consideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065007C070421
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for the “arrowhead” to be worn on the appropriate service medal to denote participation in a combat parachute jump, helicopter assault landing, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing while assigned or attached as a member of an organized force carrying out an assigned tactical mission. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065015C070421
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. He states that he was separated from the Army on partial records and that the date of his discharge listed on his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) is incorrect. The WD Form 372A also verifies the applicant’s discharge date was 2 December 1946.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065016C070421
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be corrected to show his rank and grade as Private First Class (PFC), E-3, to show that he entered active duty on 11 August 1995, and to show he was awarded the NATO Medal. The applicant states that he was advanced to PFC, E-3 on 11 August 1996, that he received the NATO Medal and Certificate of Appreciation on 24 October 1997, and that his DD Form 214 erroneously shows he entered active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065017C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Information contained herein was reconstructed from documents obtained from alternative sources and in earlier correspondence from the applicant to the Board. The date of the original action is not reflected in records available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065020C070421
On 29 October 1978, when his active duty service and time on the Retired List equaled 30 years, the applicant was advanced on the Retired List to the rank and pay grade of 2LT/0-1, the highest grade he satisfactorily held while serving on active duty. By law and regulation, an enlisted member is entitled to be advanced on the Retired List to the highest rank and pay grade in which he or she satisfactorily served on active duty as determined by the Secretary of the Army. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065024C070421
Although the available evidence of record does not support the applicant’s contention that he was promoted to the rank of sergeant prior to his capture, the evidence provided by the applicant in the form of a letter from his first sergeant in 1947 and a copy of the POW Transit Card are compelling enough for the Board to believe that the applicant was, in fact, promoted to the rank of sergeant. Inasmuch as the Board cannot determine with any degree of certainty when the applicant was...