ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068198C070402
Personnel awarded the Korean Service Medal automatically establish eligibility for the United Nations Service Medal. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been 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 award to his DD Form 214. The applicant is entitled to award of the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068200C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: As the son of the former service member (FSM), correction of his father’s DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated, 25 January 1972, to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that the FSM was injured or wounded due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068202C070402
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 13 June 1980, he was issued a DD Form 214 and released “from IADT under the Reserve enlistment program upon completion of his MOS training and a minimum of 12 weeks IADT.” His DD Form 214 shows that he had 11 months and 26 days of active duty service. The time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068203C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be reinstated as a captain in the Civil Affairs (CA) Branch. He goes on to state that he requested an appointment as a CA officer and his request was granted, however, on the same day, the appointment was revoked without explanation. On 23 August 2001, the ARPERSCOM dispatched a memorandum to the applicant informing him that he had again been nonselected for promotion by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068204C070402
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 the last name in her records, to include her separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show her married name; and that Item 15a (Member Contributed to Post Vietnam Era Veteran’s Educational Assistance Program-VEAP) of her DD Form 214 be corrected. Bill, and that the “No” entry contained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068209C070402
The applicant states that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denied him medical benefits because he did not complete 24 months of active duty. He was honorably released from active duty on 9 May 1985, upon completing his term of service, after completing 1 year, 11 months, and 23 days of creditable active service with no time lost. The applicant enlisted for 2 years and completed his required active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068212C070402
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to add his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), his Certificate of Achievement, and to show he was recommended for promotion to Sergeant, E-5. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 March 1984. His promotion packet is on file in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068213C070402
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 | 2002068215C070402
He completed the Ordnance Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, and on 3 July 1943, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army of the United States (AUS) Ordnance Corps and ordered to active duty at Headquarters, New York Port of Embarkation. On 14 April 1958, his file was reviewed at Headquarters, First United States Army (HQ, 1USA), for promotion to MAJ. His record shows : “Not Recommended” and “Not Fully Qualified” with the comment, “Has an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068216C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge be upgraded to 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 | CY2002 | 2002068221C070402
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: However, in this case, the Board finds the evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068222C070402
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. It also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally UOTHC and that the applicant was aware of that before requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068224C070402
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068225C070402
In support of his application, the applicant submitted copies of his honorable discharges, DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), Immunization records, and a letter to his congressman requesting help in getting his discharge upgraded. He was credited with 3 years, 6 months, and 2 days of honorable military service and 12 months of Vietnam service from 15 January 1969 thru 14 January 1970. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068226C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. After 5 days back in military control, the applicant again went AWOL on 20 August 1966. However, in this case, the Board finds the evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068234C070402
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 dishonorable discharge (DD) be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). 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 | 2002068239C070402
The applicant states that his initial date of military service is incorrect on the certificate. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Enlisted Reserve Corps on 13 November 1943 and entered active duty on 4 December 1943. 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 (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068240C070402
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 | 2002068241C070402
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 VA, however, is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068242C070402
The submission of orders awarding the applicant the Silver Star constitutes new evidence which requires consideration by the Board. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Army 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. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions on 22 June 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068244C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 30 April 1985, 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. On 11 February 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068254C070402
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. Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) The applicant states that he did not receive the reenlistment bonus to which he was entitled.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068262C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record shows the applicant neither held, nor served in an infantry MOS (i.e. 11B, 11C, 11F, 11G, or 11H). In reviewing the applicant's record, the Board determined that he is entitled to award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class, and three bronze service stars for his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068270C070402
Chapter 14, establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members for misconduct. Army regulations state that a soldier is in an entry level status if the soldier has not completed more than 180 days of creditable continuous active duty prior to the initiation of separation action. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12(c), for misconduct – commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068272C070402
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 evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068280C070402
He concluded his statement by asking that the request be granted and that he be discharged with at least a general discharge. Accordingly, on 25 February 1982, the applicant was discharged from service after completing 6 years, 4 months, and 3 days of creditable military service. The applicant's discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068284C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the PH for wounds received on 3 November 1944. That the applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 be amended to add the PH and a second BSM and to show he was wounded in action on 3 November 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068288C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Soldiers whose continued service is not warranted receive a QMP bar to reenlistment. 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 | 2002068291C070402
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 | 2002068293C070402
It appears from information obtained from partial medical records, that he attended basic combat training at Fort Ord, California and was transferred to Fort Gordon, Georgia, to attend his advanced individual training as an infantryman in November 1968. In any event, there is no evidence in the available records to show that he successfully completed his airborne training or that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge. However, the evidence of record does show that he was awarded the BSM,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068298C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards and decorations to which he may be entitled based on his active duty service in the Army National Guard and his inactive Reserve service. Review of the applicant’s records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not reveal entitlement to any additional awards. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant’s request to correct his DD Form 214 to show additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068327C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The G-1 stated that on the date the applicant reenlisted, bonus's were only authorized for reservists with less than 10 years of total military service. While the applicant states that he was told by his unit's Retention NCO that he would receive a bonus, he has not submitted any evidence to support that allegation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068333C070402
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. It would not be equitable to grant the requested relief to the applicant considering his record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068338C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. At the time of his separation the applicant had completed 1 year, 8 months and 16 days of active service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068343C070402
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: He was sentenced to confinement for 1 year, reduction to pay grade E-1, forfeiture of $100 a month for 12 months, and a Bad Conduct Discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068354C070402
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 DD Form 214 reflects that he served in Kuwait from 15 April through 15 August 1999. The regulation governing the completion of the DD Form 214 directs that the name of the country to which deployed will be entered in the Remarks section; therefore, he is entitled to a correction of his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068363C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 22 July 1965, the applicant completed a separation physical and was found qualified for separation. Army Regulation 635-200 is the current regulation that governs the separation of enlisted soldiers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068365C070402
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 09 MAY 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002068365 Once the Korean War Service Medal has been 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 award to his DD Form 214. 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 Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068366C070402
The Board concludes that the relief granted in its original findings should be modified by changing the portion of the recommendation that awarded the applicant the Presidential Unit Citation, to a recommendation that shows the United States Navy awarded this Presidential Unit Citation. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068367C070402
On 28 September 1945, the applicant received a disability discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-361. The evidence also shows that the applicant is entitled to the World War II Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp. The Board also notes that the applicant is entitled to a Bronze Star Medal as a conversion award based on his Combat Infantryman Badge and his record should be corrected to reflect that decoration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068372C070402
On 19 April 1979, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for possession of marijuana. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 8 June 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. There is no indication in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068373C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There are no service records or other evidence available to the Board, which show the applicant, was considered for or awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Notwithstanding the applicant's honorable service in Vietnam and his combat awards his 1,077 days lost time indicate his service was not exemplary thus the Board believes that the applicant was properly denied award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068374C070402
Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards, the Good Conduct Medal, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, and trophies and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments. A review of applicant's records revealed that he was not awarded a Good Conduct Medal on his retirement from active duty for physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068376C070402
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. He also had 193 days of lost time due to being AWOL and in civil confinement. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068379C070402
The applicant states that on 18 October 2001, he was notified that he had been granted a waiver by the Chief, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) for his military education and that his request for a special selection board (SSB) had been approved. On 18 October 2001, the Chief, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, approved his request and granted a waiver for the military educational requirement for promotion to major for the 2001 criteria....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068383C070402
He also asks the record be corrected to show that he contributed to the All-Volunteer-Force Educational Assistance Program of 1984 (the Montgomery G.I. Block 12a, that the applicant entered active duty, for this period, on 25 June 1985; This is not the program that the applicant contributed to; however, there is no notation of the program that the applicant did contribute to, the Montgomery G.I.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068384C070402
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 | 2002068390C070402
The Board’s previous recommendation in this case (AR2001064132) on 6 November 2001 was for an adjusted date of rank for his rank of captain to 8 October 2000, with entitlement to pay and allowances in the higher grade on that date. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below to show there is no longer a basis for adjusting the applicant’s date of rank for captain, by showing his date of rank for captain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068392C070402
However, the applicant’s service personnel records and his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 15 September 1951 do not show award of the United Nations Service Medal. Therefore, as an exception to regulation, the applicant is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 20 September 1950 through 15 September 1951 and correction of his records to show this award. Based on the applicant’s active duty service from 20 September 1950 through 15 September 1951, he is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068398C070402
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...