ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069736C070402
A 1989 USAR Standby Advisory Board reviewed his record and selected him for promotion to MAJ. A 1989 Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Proceedings directed that his discharge be voided, that he be promoted to MAJ, that he be credited with qualifying service for Reserve retirement, and that an explanation be placed in his records to show that the resulting gap in Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) was due to no fault of the officer. On 18 October 1988, ARPERCEN issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069737C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was advanced to the pay grade of E-4 on 1 April 1974 and reenlisted with a waiver for 11 days of lost time on 31 July 1974, for a period of 3 years. The appropriate authority (a brigadier general) approved his request for discharge on 31 January 1977 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069738C070402
The applicant was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO on operations in relation to the former Yugoslavia during the period 3 January 1996 to 19 September 1996 in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He was awarded the NATO 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 Armed Forces Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the NATO Medal, the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069740C070402
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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. In pertinent part, Army Regulation 635-200 states that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069741C070402
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 25 February 1976 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. The applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 25 February 1976 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069744C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that during World War II, he served in combat as an infantryman and was wounded in action. The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and American Campaign Medal during World War II; by awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, for exemplary conduct in ground combat against...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069745C070402
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation and bronze service stars to be worn on his Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant states that the awards on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) are not complete. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show awards of this unit citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069746C070402
She states that her unit extended her enlistment until 2 April 2001, and that extension together with the first 60 day extension met the guidance provided by the 88 th RSC. • On 21 September 2000 the 645 th SSA recommended to the 88 th RSC that based on the advice of the USARC (Army Reserve Command) [that even though the applicant was on the weight control program, the command still needed to address the erroneous extension], he recommended that separation action continue simultaneously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069751C070402
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069754C070402
Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The applicant was married to the FSM for over 20 years of his military career. That the applicant be paid an annuity based upon the FSM’s election to participate in the RCSBP retroactive to the date of his death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069755C070402
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that his date of birth on his DD Form 214 is 25 January 1972 vice the 29 September 1995 date shown; that he receive a second award of the Army Commendation Medal; and that he be awarded a campaign badge. The applicant states that an award of the Army Commendation Medal was approved on 2 July 1998, and that he served in Bosnia from 20 December 1995 to 21 June 1996. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069759C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, the correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he earned the Parachutist Badge and that his most significant duty assignment was Company L, 179 th Light Infantry, 45 th Infantry Division. His DD Form 214 shows in item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069762C070402
The Director, Health Services Personnel Management, Army Reserve Personnel Command, expressed the opinion that the applicant is presently in the United States Air Force. By subtracting 7 years of credit from her appointment grade of captain with a date of rank of 6 July 2000 and applying the balance of 1 year, 8 months and 8 days to her appointment date her adjusted date of rank for captain was established as 28 October 1998. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069764C070402
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: That he be awarded the Army Service Ribbon (ASR). The available evidence of record shows the applicant did not meet the eligibility requirement for award of the ASR in that he was discharged prior to the establishment of the award and he did not have an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069790C070402
The evidence of record shows the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was wounded in action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 June 1969 – 25 March 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069796C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he received a 15-year letter due to being medically unfit for retention and that he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) at that time. The applicant states that the FSM had over 18 years of service and was not properly taken care of. The litigation attorney for the NGB opined that had the FSM received a quadrennial retention physical in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069799C070402
Since the applicant’s date of rank was 29 May 1995, he should not have been considered for promotion by the 1996 board. Based on his review, the RC promotion official recommended that the applicant’s name be deleted from the 1996 (F2) DA RC CPT selection board list and that the 7 May 1998 non-selection memorandum in question be removed from his record. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by deleting the name of the individual concerned from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069801C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his 11 January 2002 discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he instead be transferred to the Retired Reserve. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he requested transfer to the Retired Reserve, however, he did not do so within the established suspense date he was given and thus was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069804C070402
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The 7 March 1955 response from the Adjutant General of the Army essentially restates the regulatory requirement for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and states that the applicant was assigned to the 25th Reconnaissance Company which was not an infantry unit as required by regulation. This argument is not a basis for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069807C070402
The applicant requests that the award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be reflected on his DD Form 214 The applicant was awarded the ARCOM. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069808C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : He was charged with burglary and the judge told him that if he would join the Army, the judge would drop the charges. 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 | 2002069810C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show he had 20 years of active service when he was medically retired. On 4 September 1968, a medical evaluation board (MEB) noted 23 diagnoses as a result of the applicant’s injuries and recommended he be referred to a PEB as the absence of his left eye made him unfit for further active duty. Soldiers who are medically unfit and not likely to return to duty should be processed for disability retirement or separation when it is decided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069814C070402
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his conviction by a general court-martial (GCM) that resulted in his separation from the Army with a BCD, be upgraded based upon his being a model citizen for 30 years. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations in effect at the time and that his trial by court-martial was warranted by the gravity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069815C070402
This medical document is dated 7 September 1945. Evidence of record shows the 772d Tank Destroyer Battalion received occupation service credit for Germany while the applicant was assigned as a member of that unit. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069817C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Unit Emblem (correctly known as the Meritorious Unit Commendation). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Good Conduct Medal or the Meritorious Unit Commendation as authorized awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069818C070402
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action. The preponderance of evidence in this case shows the applicant was not wounded or otherwise entitled to award of the Purple Heart. ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069820C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s discharge are not contained in the available records; however, his records show that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 25 June 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. The Board reviewed the available records which shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069824C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant completed the Selected Reserve Incentive Program – USAR Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Addendum, in which he acknowledged that he met the eligibility criteria for an enlistment bonus, that he was enlisting in the Army Reserve for six years, and that he had to serve in a Selected Reserve Troop Program Unit (TPU) satisfactorily for the entire six years. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069825C070402
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 14 July 1970 with an undesirable discharge on temporary records and his affidavit after completing 2 years, 8 months, and 13 days of creditable active service with no prior service. Item 30 shows his Vietnam service as 16 November 1968 through 29 March 1969 and 30 March through 10 July 1970 (only his second Vietnam tour) and that he had 375 days of lost time from 30 March 1969 through 29 March 1970 (lost time only from his second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069827C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069831C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that while he was never counseled on the differences between discharge and transfer to the Retired Reserve, he elected to be transferred to the Retired Reserve. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct his military records by voiding his discharge of 30 September 1988 and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective the same date. RECOMMENDATION : That all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069832C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be granted an exception to policy to reenlist to reach 20 years of qualifying service for a nonregular retirement. However, since a Reserve soldier cannot receive retired pay for qualifying years of Reserve service until age 60, soldiers may remain in an active status until age 60. 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 | 2002069833C070402
Those orders show his pay grade as PVT E-2. Consequently, his DD Form 214 should reflect his rank and pay grade as PFC E-3, with a date of rank of 29 May 1968. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was advanced to the rank and pay grade of PFC E-3 with a date of rank of 29 May 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069837C070402
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 | 2002069847C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that he was discharged because of an urinalysis that tested positive for illegal drugs. On 26 July 1983, the applicant was recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. Chapter 9 contains the authority and outlines the procedures for discharging individuals because of alcohol or other drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069849C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A promotion memorandum dated 19 September 2001, was issued to him showing his promotion effective date for lieutenant colonel as 2 August 2000, the date of his transfer to the USAR, with a date of rank as 30 December 1997. The Board concludes the applicant’s effective date for promotion to lieutenant colonel was correctly established as 2 August 2000, the date of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069854C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 5 June 1970 to show award of the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster and the Good Conduct Medal. The Disabled American Veterans, as counsel for the applicant, contends that there is more than sufficient evidence to support the applicant’s request for correction of his military records to show a second award of the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal. Counsel points out...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069855C070402
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. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069856C070402
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. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069857C070402
The applicant requests that his date of birth and service number be corrected on his Reports of Transfer or Discharge, DD Forms 214. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The service number as shown on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 January 1970 and on a number of other documents in his records, __ ___ 018, is incorrect and those records should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069862C070402
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: The evidence available to the Board shows that the applicant was admitted and was treated on three different occasions; however, the evidence does not authenticate that the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069865C070402
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: The record does not indicate whether the request was granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069866C070402
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 15 September 1966. He departed Vietnam on 10 September 1969 after having received credit for eight campaigns. There is insufficient evidence to show the range targets were malfunctioning when he was on the range thereby depriving him of the opportunity to earn the Expert Qualification Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069867C070402
The applicant served with the Medical Detachment, 341 st Infantry Regiment, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Theater Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Combat Medical Badge. He was discharged on 6 December 1945. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069868C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must indicate that they have been briefed and understand the consequences of such a request as well as the discharge they might receive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069877C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. When he later requested a copy of the DD Form 214, the available Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, made a poor copy so an NA Form 13808 was prepared for him. This error was administratively corrected and now shows he initially entered service on 1 December 1987 with a final retirement year ending date of 30 November 1995 (the date he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069878C070402
The applicant states that he was an infantryman and served in combat with the 1 st Infantry Division in Vietnam. There is evidence of record to show that, when the applicant initially arrived in Vietnam, he received nonjudicial and judicial punishment for shirking his duties as an infantryman. However, there is no further evidence to indicate he did not perform his infantryman duties from 4 August 1967 until he was reassigned out of the 1 st Battalion, 26 th Infantry on or about 18 March 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069886C070402
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. His DD Form 214 is consistent with the service record in this regard and the Board presumes administrative regularity. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected, but only as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069887C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the highest rank he held and all awards to which he is entitled. The DD Form 214, issued to and signed by the applicant on the date of his separation, confirms that on the date of his separation he held the rank and pay grade of PVT/E-2. The evidence of record confirms that the highest rank the applicant attained during his active duty tenure was SP4/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069888C070402
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002069888SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20020820TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19720505DISCHARGE...