ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068057C070402
There are no orders in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. Records available to the Board contain a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 8 December 1988, which shows the applicant was issued the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge), the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. However, there is no evidence which shows the applicant's discharge document was ever amended to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068072C070402
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 | CY2002 | 2002068079C070402
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. It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is awarded to any member who has been wounded or killed in action. In addition, absent the military medical treatment records, the VA record confirmation referred to by the applicant would still not satisfy the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support awarding the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068085C070402
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’s military records show that he was commissioned as a United States Army Reserve (USAR) second lieutenant on 15 July 1981 and entered active duty on 2 September 1981. The evidence of record clearly bears out the applicant’s contention that his DD Form 214, dated 18 May 1990, incorrectly reflects...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068087C070402
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 :...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068089C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant states that the only evidence he has are the medals that were given to him in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two bronze service stars for wear on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068098C070402
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: Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068102C070402
On 15 September 1975, he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7. 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 confirms that the highest rank and pay grade the applicant was promoted to, held, and satisfactorily served in while serving in the USAR was SFC/E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068103C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES: “I…would like to request an upgrade on my discharge from the U.S. Army. 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 | CY2002 | 2002068105C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the MUC, the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation, the RVNGC w/GS Unit Citation, one silver service star for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068107C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That his discharge was given after his tour of duty in Vietnam. 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 | CY2002 | 2002068109C070402
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 and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068112C070402
He also requests correction of his military records to show award of the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant’s DD Forms 214 with effective dates of 9 June 1953 and 9 April 1959 do not show the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar as an authorized award. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he qualified for or was awarded this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068118C070402
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 20 May 1952. 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. The evidence of record also shows that he was assigned to a unit during a period of time that the unit was awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068119C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that his discharge from Army Reserve was revoked and that he was reinstated into the Retired Reserve. The member will continue to receive annual VSI payments for the remaining period authorized.” b. by showing that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve, effective 1 February 2001, with continuance of VSI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068120C070402
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, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code, which would allow reenlistment. Paragraph 3-10 of the foregoing regulation provides that an individual, who was last separated in pay grade E-1 through E-2, regardless of years of service, is not eligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068122C070402
On 9 November 1995, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces denied the petition for a grant of review. Orders 121-00214, Headquarters, U. S. Army Armor Center and Fort Knox dated 30 April 1996 reassigned the applicant to the U. S. Army Transition Point with a discharge date of 14 May 1996. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was not discharged upon his release from confinement but was placed on excess leave pending appellate review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068123C070402
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. This regulation specifies that promotion reconsideration by a standby promotion advisory board may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error, which existed in the records at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068124C070402
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 | CY2002 | 2002068126C070402
This Board also noted that the ABCMR in Docket Number AC88-07647 on 6 September 1989 determined that the applicant's DA Form 199 should be amended to show in item 10c that his disability resulted from a combat related injury based on the same "benefit of doubt" stated in the PDA's advisory opinion. The Board noted that indicating in item 10c that the service member's disability resulted from a "combat related injury" does not mean that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068127C070402
He states that he served as an infantryman from January 1971 to December 1971 with the 173d Airborne Brigade and with the 222nd Aviation Battalion. Orders show that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during his service in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this badge. Orders show the applicant was awarded the Pathfinder Badge; therefore he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068128C070402
There are no orders in the applicant’s personnel records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Air Medal, and two awards of the Bronze Star Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Air Medal, the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068129C070402
The evidence of record confirms that the applicant had completed less than 180 days of active military service at the time the separation action was initiated against him and the Board finds his separation was accomplished in accordance with applicable regulations. By regulation, a GD is not authorized for members separating in an entry level status and the Board finds no unusual circumstances involving outstanding personal conduct and/or performance of duty that would warrant the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068135C070402
Although the newspaper article shows the award of the "Bronze Star for Valor", the official military records show that the applicant received his Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and not for heroism. The applicant's DD Form 214 erroneously does not show his entitlement to award of the Expert Qualification Badge with Rifle and Pistol bars, or four bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, correcting the applicant’s records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068136C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not show the Purple Heart (First Oak Leaf Cluster), the Overseas Service Ribbon, or the Combat Infantryman Badge. His discharge document does not show any awards of the Purple Heart, the Overseas Service Ribbon, or the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded any awards of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068137C070402
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 STATES : That his DD Form 214 shows his service number as his SSN. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068142C070402
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. In Vietnam, U.S Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in pertinent part, guidelines for award of the AM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068150C070402
It declared a 12-month Open Season for those members who retired prior to enactment of the law. The FSM retired before the SBP was established. He underwent his first carotid endarterectomy in March 1982 but it appears he had no further transient ischemic attack symptoms until October 1983 (at which time a neurological examination revealed him to be alert and to have good comprehension).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068152C070402
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 | CY2002 | 2002068154C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The dates of his assignments to those units cannot be determined by the available evidence. His records also show that he served with the 3339 th QM Truck Company and while his records do not depict the exact dates of his assignment with that unit, the Board must presume in the absence of evidence to the contrary, that what the Army did in his case was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068155C070402
His DD Form 214 shows award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Marksman Qualification Badge with rifle bar. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068160C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his request the applicant submits copies of his medical records The evidence of record indicates that the applicant did not have any medically unfitting disability which required physical disability processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068162C070402
In order to qualify, a soldier must: have served on active duty for more than 6 but less than 20 years; have served at least 5 years of continuous active duty immediately preceding the date of separation; if a Reserve, be on the active duty list; and meet such other requirements as the Secretary may prescribe from time to time, which may include requirements relating to -- years of service; skill or rating; grade or rank; and remaining period of obligated service. DISCUSSION : Considering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068166C070402
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 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his correct social security number (SSN); that his rank be changed to specialist/E-4 (SPC/E-4); and that his reentry (RE) code be upgraded. Therefore, the Board concludes that the SSN contained in the applicant’s 25 April 1985...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068167C070402
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 | CY2002 | 2002068168C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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 15 April 1969 to 16 March 1971 by Department of the Army General Order Number 5, dated 1973. NOTE : Request that the Army Review Boards Agency, Support Division, St. Louis, Missouri...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068169C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant's 1 November 1966 separation date is correct. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the failure to file within the time prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068171C070402
The applicant’s military records were not submitted to the Board. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in support of OJE in Herzegovina from 21 October 1997 to 22 April 1998; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the AFEM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and showing the award on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068175C070402
The applicant’s records contain a copy of Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam General Orders Number 4087, dated 24 June 1966, which shows that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force while serving in Vietnam on 9 March 1966. The applicant has provided an award citation and certificate as evidence that he was awarded the second award of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement while serving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068179C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant departed Vietnam in March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068180C070402
This act constituted a willful breach of her contract.” That board recommended that the applicant be disenrolled from the ROTC for voluntary breach of the terms of her ROTC contract and ordered her to active duty as a private. During her freshman year, after she had signed the contract, but before she had obligated herself to military service by accepting a second year’s scholarship assistance, the applicant informed the APMS in particular and the government in general, that one of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068181C070402
The applicant states in a two-page addendum to his application that he is entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, a second award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service with the 51st Army Security Agency Special Operations Command on Okinawa, the first award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the Dominican Republic, award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for his service in the Dominican Republic, a second award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068183C070402
The applicant requests that his Report of Separation from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be corrected to show he entered active duty from Spencer, IA, not Atlanta, GA; that his place of entry on active duty was Spencer, IA (with his first duty station at Fort Myer, VA), not Fort Leavenworth, KS; that he entered active duty in October 1950, not on 27 April 1953; that his prior active service be corrected to reflect his entering active service in October 1950; that he was awarded the Legion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068188C070402
The primary Desert Shield/Storm file contains one record for each active duty member who participated in-theater between 2 August 1990 and 31 July 1991, and one record for each Reservist, National Guard member, or retiree who was activated or federalized in response to Desert Shield/Storm. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in SWA (specific locations are unknown) during the periods 1 October 1990 to 15 May 1991 and 1 August to 30 November 1991. That all of the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068189C070402
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel record, which show that he was awarded the CIB. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant participated in eight campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show the award of the Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, four Overseas Service Bars, the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star and three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068190C070402
Evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty for training from 30 July 1958 through 29 January 1959. However, evidence of record shows that his assignment to the USMAPS was part of his active duty for training. Based on the foregoing, the Board has determined that there is no error or injustice in this case regarding the applicant's active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068192C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The official further stated that by regulation, eligible soldiers must request transfer to the Retired Reserve, and those who do not elect to be transferred to the Retired Reserve within 30 days of the date they are notified that they are being removed from an active status will be discharged. Since no request for transfer to the Retired Reserve was received from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068195C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 15 July 1998, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of chapter 15, Army Regulation 635-200 with an uncharacterized discharge. Soldiers discharged under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 are given an RE code of RE-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068196C070402
The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show that he was wounded in action. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Unit Commendation (first oak leaf cluster), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068197C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant the applicant award of the Purple Heart. Since the applicant's records from his Regular Army service are not available, it cannot be determined what unit awards he might be eligible to wear.