ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068610C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 9 June 1976, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge after determining that he had been properly discharged. 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 | 2002068613C070402
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. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant served in an infantry unit while stationed in Vietnam. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068614C070402
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: On 1 July 1945, he was admitted to the Fleet Hospital Number 115 for further treatment of his accidental injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068616C070402
The applicant requests that his Report of Separation, WD AGO Form 53-55, be amended to add the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal. As supporting evidence, he provides what may be a reconstructed General Orders 3, Headquarters, 475 th Infantry dated 25 August 1944 which indicates that unidentified members were awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to a soldier who is an infantryman satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068617C070402
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's DA Form 20 does not show his assignments while in Vietnam from 5 April to 12 June 1969. There is insufficient medical evidence of record, or evidence submitted by the applicant, to show that the diagnoses of traumatic arthritis, left knee was as a result of enemy action and entitled him to an award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068619C070402
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, and advisory opinion, it is concluded: Extensive information, not just one letter, about the SBP was provided to retirees who retired prior to 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068621C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 3 July 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to change his RE code. The evidence submitted by the applicant also supports that he currently has a personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068623C070402
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, in effect, that the two Article 15s, which are filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), be removed from his record. There is no evidence that the officer imposing the 18 May and the 27 June 1995 nonjudicial punishments intended that these DA Forms 2627 should be filed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068624C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 27 May 1974, the convening authority approved the sentence, but reduced the period of confinement to 1 year and the discharge to a bad conduct discharge. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068626C070402
Public Law 94-495, enacted 14 October 1976 but effective 1 October 1976, provided that spouse costs would be suspended if marriage ends in death or divorce. The applicant states that, after he divorced in 1982, he requested that he be “removed” (i.e., disenrolled) from the SBP. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant provided the appropriate office a copy of his divorce decree on 1 May 1982 and that his SBP spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068627C070402
The applicant's records do not reflect that he was ever wounded while serving in Vietnam. Additionally, he should be entitled to a: Good Conduct Medal for his service from 10 July 1969 through 16 July 1971; CIB; Parachutist Badge; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge; Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation Badge; Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with Rifle M-16 Bar; and a Marksman Qualification Badge with Rifle M-14 Bar. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068631C070402
The applicant requests that his record reflect award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Bronze Star Medal, two awards of the Air Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant is entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars (one for each campaign), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and the Expert Qualification Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068633C070402
The applicant requests in effect, that his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) item 24 be corrected to show the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and that item 25 be corrected to show that he completed Non-Commissioned Officers Candidate School. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068635C070402
The applicant states that he was awarded that medal for his service in Vietnam; however, it is not shown on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Expert Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068642C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, and Prisoner of War (POW) Medal. Records available to the Board indicate the applicant served on active duty between October 1941 and August 1945. Although the applicant did not request that his records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to rank of Private First Class, the Board concludes that under the circumstance it would be appropriate and in the interest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068644C070402
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, be amended to show his rank and grade as Sergeant (SGT), E-5 and to add the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), the Valorous Unit Emblem (i.e., the Valorous Unit Award), and the United Nations Service Medal. In addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, the DA Form 1577 dated 21 January 1983 authorized issuance of the BSM, the Valorous Unit Emblem (i.e., the Valorous Unit Award), the Vietnam Service Medal with two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068648C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 3 August 1977, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for being absent from his place of duty. He was sentenced to confinement at hard labor for 3 months, a forfeiture of pay and a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068651C070402
He was involuntarily ordered to active duty from the Army National Guard of the United States on 14 August 1975 for a period of 19 months and 12 days. On 7 October 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army policy states that although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068655C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. On 11 May 1970, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. On 22 May 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068657C070402
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 that:The applicant entered active duty on 22 April 1986. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068661C070402
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 applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence, nor has the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068664C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 19 April 1977, the applicant was discharged, with a UOTHC discharge, under the above-cited regulation. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068665C070402
The applicant requests adjustment to his date of rank for major from 3 January 2000 to 23 August 1999. He was promoted to major with a date of rank and promotion effective date of 3 January 2000. The applicant was given the date of rank of 3 January 2000, the date the President approved the promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068670C070402
Awards shown on his DD Form 214 include the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. The record does not show that he was awarded the ARCOM or the BSM. Documentary evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM and the BSM and is entitled to have these awards shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068671C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 20 October 1980, the separation authority directed that the applicant be reduced to pay grade E-1 and separated with a UOTHC discharge. The applicant expressed that he was experiencing personal problems after he returned from being AWOL, however, there is no evidence that he sought assistance through his chain of command prior to going AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068695C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, provided that persons separating from the service on their ETS would have their character of service determined by their overall record of service. Accordingly, absent evidence to the contrary, the Board must presume what the Army did at the time was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068699C070402
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: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068705C070402
Imbedded in her 10 page Army Senior Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship Cadet Contract (DA Form 597-3), which the applicant authenticated, were provisions which stated that she understood that she could "not enlist in the Active Army, another military service, or in a military service academy while I am a contracted ROTC cadet unless I am properly released from my ROTC cadet status." The contract also stated that if the applicant were disenrolled from the ROTC program the "Secretary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068706C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that her husband’s discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. However, the Board also noted the FSM’s record of service included four nonjudicial punishments for drug and alcohol related incidents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068709C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Title 10, United States Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than 20 years of service and a disability rated at less than 30 percent disabling. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068717C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Despite the FSM’s diary entry, and his subsequent request to The Adjutant General for award of the Purple Heart, for wounds allegedly sustained on 16 October 1943, there is no evidence in the available records to substantiate his contention, nor has the applicant provided any evidence other than the diary itself. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068726C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The first name recorded in the applicant’s military records is the same one that was recorded and is still on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068728C070402
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 board members found that the applicant 's record evidenced that his retention in the service was undesirable and recommended that he be separated for unfitness with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068729C070402
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002068279SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/05/07TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC,)DATE OF DISCHARGE19730730DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR 635-200. .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068730C070402
The applicant states that the Purple Heart was not included on his DD Form 214 when he was released from service after being wounded in Korea. That form does not show that he was wounded in action, nor does it indicate award of the Purple Heart. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068734C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show he was discharged by reason of physical disability. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's available military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068737C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: In this case, the evidence of record confirms that beginning with his enlistment contract and ending with the separation document issued to him upon his REFRAD, the middle name used by the applicant throughout his military service started with the letter G. This includes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068738C070402
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. There is no indication in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068740C070402
This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the period 10 June 1953 to 14 June 1953 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 29-54. 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. However, this statement,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068744C070402
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: While it is entirely possible that the applicant’s cold injury was miscoded by the hospital, the Board has no alternative but to accept the information contained in the SGO Files,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068745C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He also recommended that the applicant be separated with an other than honorable discharge. On 10 October 1991, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068747C070402
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was recommended for or received the Bronze Star Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) also provides, in pertinent part, that the Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service in military operations against an armed enemy. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was recommended for or received the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068748C070402
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member, be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage. On 5 November 1975, the FSM and the applicant divorced. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068749C070402
The LODI investigating officer found the applicant's injuries did not occur in the line of duty and were due to his own misconduct. PERSCOM further advised that the applicant's LODI had numerous legal reviews; however, due to changes in statements and questions regarding the application of Rule 7, Army Regulation 600-8-1, another legal review of the investigation was conducted. It was only after the gang members began winning and the soldiers retreated that deadly force was used by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068751C070402
Based on the information presented, it is recommended that the applicant's request be approved and his records be considered by an SSB with the military educational waiver. The Board also notes that if the applicant is selected by an SSB, he cannot be promoted until he completes the military educational requirements. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing an approved waiver for the past criteria of the 2000 educational requirements for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068752C070402
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by changing item 4 (Date of Birth) to read 28 January 1949, item 24 (Disability Severance Pay) to read “Yes”, and item 28 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068754C070402
The applicant provided several documents from his military personnel file that show his pay entry basic date (PEBD) as “23 July 1965” and his basic active service date (BASD) of appointment as “10 August 1965.” The period of time from 23 July through 9 August 1965 (17 days) is considered inactive service. This period of service is considered inactive service and is not shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, item 12e should be corrected to show the entry “00 00 17” (17 days) on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068758C070402
The letter from the DVA is dated 26 October 2001, 4 days prior to his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 serves as the authority for enlisted separations and discharges. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5; therefore; he was properly issued an RE Code of “3” in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068760C070402
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. In pertinent part, it states that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. The Board noted that the applicant was entitled to the award of the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068764C070402
Paragraph 3-4 (Transition Credit) states, in pertinent part, that the grade and date of rank upon appointment will be determined by the law and regulations in effect on the date of the appointment. It also states that the DOR is the date the member is actually or constructively appointed and that the PED will be adjusted based on constructive service credit. However, there are not provisions of crediting constructive entry grade credit awarded to officers appointed after 15 September 1981...