ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069609C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that the military records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to read the grade title of command sergeant major (CSM). Special Orders Number 96, dated 15 May 1986, issued by Headquarters, Department of the Army, authorized the FSM’s REFRAD for the purpose of retirement on 30 June 1968. The evidence of record confirms that the FSM was appointed to the grade title of CSM and was awarded MOS 00Z50, effective 1 February 1968,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069610C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be compensated for the money lost due to his reduction in rank for misconduct. 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 | 2002069619C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with an effective date of 30 November 1991 to show award of the Air Medal, the Purple Heart, the Legion of Merit, the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait and a second award of the Bronze Star Medal (correctly known as the Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069621C070402
Item 24, of his DD Form 214 lists his authorized awards as the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, and the Expert Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Item 41, (Awards) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the Air Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that, in addition to awards currently shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069624C070402
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show his correct rank, MOS, unit of assignment, or all of his authorized awards. Although there is conflicting information in the available record concerning the applicant's unit of assignment in Vietnam, the promotion order shows his unit as Company A, 2/501 st Infantry and this unit should be reflected as his last unit of assignment on his DD Form 214. The available records show that the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069627C070402
The applicant’s military records show that he previously applied to the Board in 1992 to have his DD Form 214, dated 15 June 1991, corrected to reflect his correct awards, military occupational specialty, education and to award him the CIB. The Board granted some relief in this case that resulted in his DD Form 214 being re-issued, but denied his award of the CIB. In regards to the award of the CIB, the applicant has presented no new evidence that would serve as a basis for the Board to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069630C070402
The applicant divorced on 15 September 1998. 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 had not yet made an SBP election. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant changed his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage on 1 October 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069632C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant’s military records were destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, which destroyed millions of service records. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069633C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant had made previous application to this Board for award of the Purple Heart, but was informed on 14 December 2001 that his records were not available, and thus, his application was closed without action. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069639C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the social security number (SSN) listed in his records be corrected. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: However, all documents on file for the applicant that did list a SSN, contain the same SSN that was entered in his induction packet, in his service records, and which he used throughout his tenure on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069640C070402
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device and a 2 nd award of the Air Medal. a. showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device, the Air Medal with 1 st oak leaf cluster, the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 10 April 1968 to 14 March 1970, 1 silver service star to be worn on the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069642C070402
The applicant requests that the records of his brother, a deceased former service member, be corrected to show that he entered active duty on 3 July 1945 vice 31 January 1946. The former service member's payment voucher confirms he departed the United States on 11 December 1945. He was honorably discharged on 21 January 1947.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069644C070402
Records available to the Board indicate the applicant served on active duty between 20 August 1963 and 14 July 1966. Other than the applicant's separation physical examination, no other service medical records were available to the Board. There is no evidence in the applicant's official military personnel file that his commander ever disqualified him for award of the Good Conduct Medal and no evidence that would serve as a basis to deny him the award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069648C070402
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 | 2002069651C070402
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 | 2002069652C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show any of his Vietnam service medals. The evidence of record shows the applicant met the award criteria for award of the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, and the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069654C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Administrator stated that the applicant signed the contract for ISP but had not received it. DFAS did have a record of her receiving ISP for 1995 and 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069658C070402
The applicant served in the Regular Army in the pay grade of E-7 from 1 September 1999 through 21 August 2000. Therefore, the Board finds that it would be in the interest of justice to adjust his DOR at this time by granting him credit served in the pay grade of E-7 during the period of 1 September 1999 through 21 August 2000. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by adjusting the DOR of the individual concerned to show that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069659C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Headquarters, 11th Signal Group General Orders Number 30, dated 26 June 1968, awarded the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 6 July 1965 to 5 July 1968. NOTE : The Board requests that the Army Review Boards Support Agency, St. Louis, Missouri, administratively correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069661C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That she be reimbursed the family-rate dental care plan premiums she paid from her divorce in June 1999 to February 2001. 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 | 2002069664C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Military Personnel Message Number 99-164 issued 1 June 1999 provided that, effective 1 June 1999, promotable soldiers in the rank of SGT who met a cutoff score will be conditionally promoted to SSG the date they met the cutoff score, provided otherwise eligible. Promotable soldiers in the rank of SGT that were currently on the monthly SGT/SSG promotion selection name list...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069667C070402
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 removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ) which was filed on the restricted fiche (R-fiche) of her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) in 1985 when she was a private/E-2. The Board concludes that the DA Form 2627 should be removed from the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069670C070402
On 17 December 1982, prior to his discharge, he was reduced to pay grade of E-1, in accordance with provisions established under Army Regulation 635-200 which requires that individuals discharged under other than honorable conditions be reduced to pay grade E-1 prior to separation. As a result of the ADRB decision the Defense Finance and Accounting Service paid the applicant the difference between pay as an E-1 and that of an E-5, from 10 December 1982 until 11 January 1983, the date of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069672C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that two Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ (DA Form 2627) be removed from the restricted fiche (R-Fiche) of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Therefore, the Board concludes, given the minor nature of the offense for which the applicant accepted the NJP, that these current standards should be applied and that it would be appropriate to remove the DA Form 2627, dated 10 April 1987, from his OMPF at this time. However, the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069683C070402
The applicant requests that his Report of Separation, WD AGO Form 53-55, be corrected to show he is entitled to a fifth bronze service star and to show he was wounded on 24 February 1945. While it appears that Company B, 294 th Combat Engineer Battalion may have been only a unit to which the applicant was assigned for transfer purposes (only one of the four campaigns listed on the applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 matches the four campaigns credited to that unit), there is no evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069686C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In effect, he indicates the Army sent him a GDMDL but failed to include it on his DD Form 214. The regulation states that, after 27 August 1940, three years of qualifying service was required for award of the GCMDL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069687C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart. Records available to the Board indicate the applicant entered active duty on 27 September 1967. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and his records should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069690C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he is entitled to the Army Of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. He is entitled to the World War II Victory Medal and this award should be listed on the separation document. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned is authorized three bronze service stars for wear on the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069698C070402
The Board noted the citation in the 78th Infantry Division General Orders Number 186 which stated the applicant was wounded in action. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show the award of the Purple Heart. DISCHARGE REASONBOARD DECISION(NC, GRANT , DENY, GRANT PLUS)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.107.00152.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069699C070402
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 | CY2002 | 2002069700C070402
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. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the Army Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069706C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That his DD Form 214 does not show his retired grade as E-5 and does not include all of his medals and awards. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069707C070402
On 25 March 2001, the IO found the applicant negligent in the loss of the camera and recommended that she be held financially liable in the amount of $348.00. The IO stated that the unit The ROS states that the applicant was negligent, but does not clearly establish how the applicant was negligent or explain how her negligence led to (was the proximate cause of) the loss of the camera.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069708C070402
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his service in the Dominican Republic with the Headquarters Company, 2 nd Battalion, 505 th Infantry Regiment, 82 nd Airborne Division is not reflected on his DD Form 214. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The records currently available to the Board do not include the applicant's service medical records and the personnel records do not show any injuries sustained on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069710C070402
The applicant’s DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 13 December 1963, and his service personnel records show his first name as “Nicholas”. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s military records to show his first name as “Nick”. That the Army Review Boards Agency, Support Division in St. Louis, Missouri, issue a Transcript of Military Record (DA Form 1569-E) showing the applicant’s birth first name as well as the first name he served under in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069711C070402
His military records show, however, that on 31 August 1994, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) for eight years as a Cadet and was assigned to the USAR Control Group (ROTC). a. amending the applicant’s ROTC scholarship contract to show that he would satisfy the service obligation under the original terms of the ROTC contract as a commissioned officer in the ARNG; d. showing that if he fails to complete the eight-year contractual military service obligation as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069712C070402
The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable service for any period between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974. Consequently, the applicant’s records should show award of the Bronze Star Medal, and nineteen awards of the Air 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 Bronze Star Medal, nineteen awards of the Air Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069714C070402
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. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069717C070402
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: It identified three categories of persons and permitted them to apply for a clemency discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069719C070402
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 | 2002069720C070402
The applicant’s military records were not available. The available evidence shows that the applicant was wounded in Vietnam as a result of hostile action on 20 April 1967, while a member of the 1 st Cavalry Division, and is entitled to award of the Purple Heart. 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 for wounds sustained on 20 April 1967, in Vietnam, and the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069722C070402
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and all other awards he is authorized. The DD Form 214 for his second period of service, dated 12 April 1954, shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his or her DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069723C070402
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. DETERMINATION : The subject application was not submitted within the time required. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069725C070402
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 6 August 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge to honorable. The Board reviewed the applicant’s record of service which included one nonjudicial punishment and 485 days of lost time and determined that his quality of service did not meet the standards of acceptable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069726C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In connection with the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was requested of and received from the Director, Health Services Personnel Management, Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), dated 2 April 2002, which indicated that no further constructive credit is warranted in the applicant’s case. Enclosed with the opinion was a Record of Award of Entry Grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069729C070402
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge for the rifle and the pistol, and any other awards to which he may be entitled. His DD Form 214 does not show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, Expert Rifle Badge, Expert Pistol Badge or the Korean War Service Medal. There are no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069730C070402
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. There is no evidence in the limited military records available which shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action or was awarded the Purple Heart. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that the newspaper article listing the applicant as a casualty and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069731C070402
There are no orders for the Air Medal in the applicant’s service personnel records. There are no flight hours in the applicant’s service personnel records. There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Air Medal to the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069732C070402
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. On 7 January 1971, the applicant again left his unit in an AWOL status until 11 April 1971. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069734C070402
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 evidence confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action and is entitled to an award of the Purple Heart. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart.