ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065629C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM was wounded in the wrist during the invasion of Normandy, spent time in two separate hospitals, and should have been awarded the Purple Heart. The available evidence of record clearly shows that the FSM was accidently wounded in the wrist when his rifle discharged while cleaning it. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the FSM the WWII Victory Medal, the PUC and the MUC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065632C070421
His DD Form 214, shows an induction date of 30 July 1961, two days after his release date. The applicant was inducted into the Army on 30 July 1959. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was inducted into the Army on 30 July 1959.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065634C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The record also contains a copy of a Report of Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (DA Form 268), dated 5 December 1974, which confirms that on that date the applicant was pending separation processing under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065635C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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 at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065637C070421
On 10 February 1994 a PEB indicated his schizophreniform disorder, manifested during advanced training, co-existing with possible Axis II conditions, and rated as mild and EPTS (existing prior to service), made him unfit to perform the duties required of him. On 14 June 1995 the applicant was removed from the TDRL and discharged from the service because of permanent physical disability. There is no evidence, nor has the applicant provided any, to indicate that his discharge from the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065638C070421
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’s Official Military Personnel File was complete and there is no evidence to suggest a material error was present at the time it was reviewed during her promotion consideration by the 1991 and 1992 RCSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065639C070421
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that his home of record (HOR) at the time of his enlistment was Houston, Texas, vice Lawton, Oklahoma. It states, in pertinent part, that the HOR address entered on the enlistment contract will be the address declared by the The applicable regulations state that the HOR at the time of entry on active duty will be the actual home or permanent home and that a temporary address will not be entered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065640C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the rank and pay grade of captain/0-3 (CPT/0-3). Table 2-1 ( DD Form 214 Preparation Instructions), in effect at the time, stated that active grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation will be entered in item 4 (a and b) and the effective date of promotion to pay grade in item 12h. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was promoted to CPT/0-3 on 1 May 2000, just prior to his REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065642C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. It states, in pertinent part, that enlisted members of the Army are entitled, when their active service plus their service on the retired list totals 30 years, to be advanced on the Retired List to the highest grade in which they served on active duty satisfactorily as determined by the Secretary of the Army. By law and regulation, enlisted members of the Army are placed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065644C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, removal of his second nonselection for promotion to lieutenant colonel and reinstatement in the Army Reserve (USAR). There is no evidence in the available record that the applicant requested resignation prior to the convening dates of either promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065648C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that her discharge be revoked and she be transferred to the Retired Reserve. Effective 29 September 2000, the applicant was separated on her ETS under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, on completion of required active service. New AR-PERSCOM orders should be issued to show that the applicant was voluntarily transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 30 September 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065649C070421
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, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded 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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065651C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 17 January 1986, the bar to reenlistment was approved by the appropriate authority and on 14 March 1986, the applicant voluntarily requested separation from the Army under the provisions of Army regulation 635-200, chapter 16-5b, based on his perception that he could not overcome the basis for the bar, and he acknowledged that if his request for separation was approved,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065652C070421
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 records be corrected to show that he was honorably discharged. On 4 August 1970, the appropriate separation authority approved the discharge and directed the applicant be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065653C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065655C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065657C070421
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 record clearly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065659C070421
The commander stated that the basis for the separation action was the applicant’s failure to respond to counseling, unsatisfactory performance of duty, and failure to successfully complete the IEC, and he requested that the rehabilitation requirements of paragraph 1-18c, Army Regulation 635-200 be waived. On the date of his discharge, the applicant had completed a total of 1 year and 8 months of active military service. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065660C070421
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: He states that the evidence of him trying to get a hardship discharge should be in his files.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065661C070421
On 15 January 1982, after consulting with 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 26 January 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Based on the applicant’s prior honorable discharge, his 4 years of honorable service prior to his AWOL period, and no record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065662C070421
There is no indication in the record that the applicant suffered a medically disabling condition prior to discharge and on 24 October 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant’s discharge had been proper and equitable and denied his request for an upgrade to his discharge. 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 at any time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065664C070421
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, a silver service star, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence of record shows that orders were published on 22 October 1968 awarding him the BSM and his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065665C070421
A third file shows the above two wounds on 12 December 1943, and shows that he was discharged from the hospital on 3 March 1944. The applicant received wounds to his foot and to his abdomen in December 1943. His record should reflect that he participated in both those assault landings, and should show award of the bronze arrowhead to the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065666C070421
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 | 2001065668C070421
In December 2001 the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) informed the applicant’s command at Fort Bliss that the applicant would be separated from active duty [as a two time non select for promotion] for the purpose of enlisting in the Regular Army. Army Regulation 600-8-24, which establishes the policies and procedures for the separation of commissioned and warrant officers, states that chief warrant officers on the active duty list twice non-selected for promotion to the rank of CW3,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065671C070421
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 18 December 2001 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001065671 The applicant states, in effect, that while serving during the Korean Conflict from 9 August 1950 to December 1951 his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Distinguished Unit Citation for actions during the period 25-27 January 1951 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 49-51.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065672C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed from RE-3 to RE-1 in order to permit him to enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. 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 | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065673C070421
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 7 March 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001065673 Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Valorous Unit Award and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; therefore, his DD Form 214 will be amended to show these 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, the Valorous Unit Award, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065688C070421
In April 1955 the applicant appeared before a board of officers who recommended he be discharged for unfitness with an undesirable discharge. On 13 May 1955 the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing the individual concerned a DD Form 214 for the period 23 January 1951 through 25 October 1953 which reflects...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065691C070421
The applicant states that his discharge document shows that he was wounded but he was never awarded the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding the lack of evidence that the applicant served in combat, with exemplary conduct, in action against the enemy, the applicant’s records show that he was a rifleman, received credit for one campaign, and was wounded in action against the enemy. Based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is also entitled to an award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065699C070421
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: That his dishonorable discharge be upgraded to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065704C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) and the Vietnam Civil Actions Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant is entitled to the GCMDL, first award, for the period 10 December 1965 to 5 August 1968. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned is entitled to award of the GCMDL, first award for the period 10 December 1965 to 5 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065705C070421
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards and provides, in pertinent part, that the PH is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The regulation provides that this service medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas on behalf of the United Nations. The Board determined that the applicant's WD AGO Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065706C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 be amended to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B and to show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, one overseas service bar, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon (RVNCM) with Device 1960, the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), the Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065707C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show the correct date he entered active duty and his correct separation date; and that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Paragraph 1-4b(5), states in effect, that the DD Form 214 will not be prepared for enlisted members discharged for immediate reenlistment in the Regular Army. Given this regulatory guidance, and based on the fact the applicant was not issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065711C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the USAR Control Group (Retired). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 14 October 1998, the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM) notified the applicant (20-year letter) that he had completed the required years of service to be eligible for Retired pay at age 60 (8 April 2015).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065714C070421
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 | 2001065717C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065727C070421
The applicant states that he did not realize that the Purple Heart was not on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action while in Vietnam and as such is entitled to an award of the Purple Heart. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Good Conduct Medal on 7 July 1972 and the Board finds no basis to deny him the award for the period 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065729C070421
The applicant states that he was never afforded the opportunity to enroll in the RRMIIP during the initial enrollment period. He also submits a copy of his RRMIIP enrollment packet dated 14 September 1997, a copy of deployment order dated 26 August 1997, a copy of orders dated 23 September 1997 ordering him to active duty, a copy of a memorandum from his commander dated 18 November 1997 addressed through his chain of command indicating that he never received any information regarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065730C070421
The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record), which covers his service as an enlisted member during the period 4 November 1942 through 15 January 1945, does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record) to show this unit citation. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065731C070421
Records also show that the United States Court of Military Appeals considered the applicant’s case and denied his petition for grant of review on 9 March 1989. Evidence of record cited in the consideration of Docket Number AC92-07029 by the Army Board for Correction of Military Record’s (ABCMR) on 24 November 1993 shows that the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) had processed the applicant’s request for retirement and had approved it on 20 May 1988, which was prior to completion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065732C070421
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 DD Form 214 shows that, with 6 years, 9 months and 4 days of prior active service, he reenlisted in the Regular Army on 3 April 1979 and served continuously until honorably separated on 7 December 1988 under the provisions of paragraph 4-24e(3), Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (sic) by reason of physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065788C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows the applicant requested a hardship discharge. There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065803C070421
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he asked for a general discharge for the good of the service, because he was having family problems. On 13 May 1974, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant of being AWOL from 12 February to 8 May 1974. On 28 May 1974, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065804C070421
The applicant states that he has had only one period of active service, the 5-year period between 1996 and 2001 and needs to have his DD Form 214 corrected. d. a DA Form 2366 ( Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984 Election) which contains a statement, at item b1 (which is blank), that must be signed to indicate that a prior service member acknowledges that they are not eligible for this program. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065807C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. At the time of the applicant's separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized. The Board concludes that as he continued to drink, stopped attending Track II meetings before completion of the program, and continued to be involved in alcohol related incidents, he is clearly shown to be an alcohol rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065814C070421
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 | 2001065820C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) and possibly many others. The governing regulation for award of the AFEM shows that it was awarded for service in Korea during the period from 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974. The Board notes he served in Korea during a qualifying period for the AFEM and his record should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065823C070421
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which entitle him to 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 first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 12 December 1967 through 3 December 1970, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...