ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070263C070402
The applicant requests, on behalf of his late uncle, the former service member (FSM), that his military record be corrected to show that he was a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II (WWII). Evidence obtained from official records discloses that the FSM was a POW of the German government from 1 October 1944 to 25 April 1945 and as such is entitled to award of the POW Medal. Furthermore, based on the FSM’s period of service with the 401 st Glider Infantry, he is also entitled to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070264C070402
During the partial retirement year 31 October 1991 through 9 January 1992, a period of 2 months and 10 days, when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve according to his retention granted, he earned 61 retirement points for completion of 183 correspondence course credit hours. On 4 May 1992, the U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) transferred the applicant to the Retired Reserve, effective 9 January 1992. Army Regulation (AR) 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070267C070402
The DD Form 214 issued to him on the date of his separation contains a SSAN that differs from the one recorded in his DA Form 20. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant is entitled to be awarded the first award of the AGCM for honorable active duty service from 17 October 1966 through 10 October 1968. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal; showing that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070269C070402
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: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070270C070402
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: However, the Staff Duty Journal for the 2d Squadron, 11 th ACR for 15 July 1967 corroborates the entry indicating the applicant was not under hostile fire.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070283C070402
Paragraph 2-13 contains guidance on awarding the Vietnam Service Medal and it states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign in which a member participated while serving in the RVN. The evidence of record confirms that while serving in the RVN, the applicant was awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement for the period June 1971 to February 1972. In addition, the evidence of record confirms that the applicant served a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070285C070402
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. There is no evidence in the applicant's official military personnel file that his commander ever disqualified him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and no evidence of any misconduct or disciplinary actions, which would serve as a basis to deny him the award. The Board notes that the applicant qualified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070287C070402
There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) and correction of his military records to show this award. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show this unit citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070288C070402
It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is awarded to any member wounded or killed while engaged in action against an armed enemy or hostile force. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on awarding the Vietnam Service Medal and states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign participated in while serving in the RVN. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070292C070402
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 court-martial conviction be set aside and his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an Honorable 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 | 2002070294C070402
The Board also noted that the applicant's DD Form 214 prepared at the time of his separation from the Army, which he authenticated in his own hand, shows that he was not entitled to award of the Purple Heart and that he was not wounded as a result of engagement with an armed hostile enemy. The Board also noted that there is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel or medical records that would support his contention that he was wounded in action during the Korean War. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070297C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: Since the applicant was awarded the CIB during WWII, he is entitled to the BSM. a. awarding to the applicant the PH, the BSM, the American Campaign Medal, the GCM and the WWII Victory Medal; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070300C070402
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of three bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam 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 Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070306C070402
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. There are no orders in the records available to the Board which show the applicant received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 10 January 1968. The Board noted there are no orders in the applicant's records which shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070307C070402
There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. After his discharge from the Army, he became entitled to a second award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070310C070402
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show the sixth award of the Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the 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. Therefore, the applicant’s records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070311C070402
He was discharged on 25 January 1967 (a DD Form 214 for this period is not available) for the purpose of enlisting in the Regular Army on 26 January 1967 for 3 years, making his expiration term of service (ETS) 25 January 1970. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he was released from active duty on 25 January 1970. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070312C070402
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that he was recommended for or awarded the Good Conduct Medal. 9. Review of the applicant’s records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not reveal entitlement to any additional awards. Based on the applicant’s honorable service from 20 October 1959 through 18 September 1962, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070314C070402
On 28 May 1991, the applicant was notified that a board of officers would convene on 18 June 1991 to determine whether he should be separated from the AGR program and released from active duty for misconduct under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 due to being AWOL and use of an illegal drug. Army policy states that a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate, but a GD under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted.The separation code "JKQ"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070316C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her discharge for completion of her term of required active service be changed to retirement due to physical disability rated at 30 percent with back pay authorized. APPLICANT STATES : She was rated by a formal physical evaluation board (PEB) as disabled due to bipolar disorder rated at 30 percent. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070320C070402
On 6 October 2000 he was informed of his second non-selection for promotion, requiring him to select an option, i.e., retain in an active status, transfer to the Retired Reserve, or discharge (Enclosure 8). On 1 June 2001, at his request, his battalion commander requested that he be retained in active service as a commissioned officer (Enclosure 15). Enclosure 15 is a 1 June 2001 memorandum from the applicant’s battalion commander to the Army Reserve Personnel Command requesting that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070321C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. This regulation specifies that promotion reconsideration by a special selection board (SSB) may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error, which existed in the records at the time of consideration. In view of the facts presented, it was recommended that the applicant's request be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070330C070402
He was non-selected by the 1995 and 1996 promotion boards. 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(s), it is concluded: It is also noted that the applicant should not expect his date of rank to be changed to 24 February 1997 as he had not been considered and selected for a Reserve promotion prior to that date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070332C070402
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. Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to CW3 by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) under 2001 criteria. He was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070340C070402
DoD noted that there presently exists in current law substantial authority to counteract the effects of the statute of limitations in the context of military records corrections. b. showing that the applicant submitted a claim for the RCSBP annuity on 1 December 1994. That the applicant be paid an annuity based upon the above correction to the FSM’s records retroactive to 10 November 1994, the date of his death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070342C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The DA Form 4240 indicates the applicant was not available for counseling but was informed by letter dated 29 December 1975 of the FSM’s decision. Retiring members and spouses were to be informed of the SBP options and effects.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070350C070402
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: Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070352C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant submits no evidence or documents to support his request. 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 | 2002070354C070402
The WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) contained in the applicant’s records, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070356C070402
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. APPLICANT STATES : That he successfully completed one period of enlistment and that he was allowed to reenlist while he was in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070357C070402
The applicant states that he was wounded in the head after being thrown from a vehicle while under sniper fire. He is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct 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 with “V” device, the Expert Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070358C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that the date currently entered in Item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 is incorrect, and should be corrected to read 1 July 1997. Promotion Order Number 162-7, dated 11 June 1997, issued by the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), confirms that the applicant was promoted to the rank and pay grade of MSG/E-8 with an effective date of 1 July 1997, and that this is the highest rank and pay grade he attained while serving on active duty....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070360C070402
He also submitted a request for award of the Purple Heart which is a new issue not previously considered by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The Board considered the applicant’s contention that his judgment was impaired following his service in Korea because he suffered from “shell shock.” However, there is no medical evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no medical evidence, to support this contention. The applicant provided evidence of record which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070362C070402
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 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 | 2002070370C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, award of the American Campaign Medal, the “Meritorious Gold Wreath” (correctly known as the Meritorious Unit Emblem) and the Marksman, Sharpshooter or Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service in the American Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070373C070402
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to show he did complete his first full term of service. The applicant states that he reenlisted after 2 years. Item 18 of his DD Form 214 contains the entry “MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE” and does not indicate he had an immediate reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070375C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 8 July 1968 to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (light weapons infantryman). Item 23a (Specialty Number & Title) on the applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 8 July 1968 shows the entry, “13E20 FA [Field Artillery] Oper&IntelAsst [Operator & Intelligence Assistant].” The applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 4 July 1970 does not show the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070380C070402
There is no evidence in the available records that the applicant was recommended for or received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. Medical evidence of record also shows the applicant was wounded in action on 28 June 1951 and on 23 July 1951 in Korea. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070382C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Item 7b of her DD Form 214 and item 3 (Home of Record at Time of Entry) of her DD Form 4/1, dated 4 April 1986, show the same entry. The evidence of record shows that the HOR in item 3 of her DD Form 4/1, dated 4 April 1986 and item 7b of her DD Form 214, dated 28 November 1991, is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070383C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 8 April 2001, the applicant’s commander submitted a request for an exception to policy to pay the applicant his prior service reenlistment bonus. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070384C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, as the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM) and the legal representative of her mother, that her father’s WD AGO Form 55 (Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and that he was wounded in action during World War II. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070386C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that the finding that his coronary artery disease (CAD), resulting in a cardio catherization while he was on full time training duty, was not in line of duty, existed prior to service, be corrected to a finding that it was in line of duty (LOD). On 14 September 1987 a formal line of duty investigation was completed on the applicant’s coronary artery disease and the treatment he received to diagnose and treat that condition. In that regard, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070387C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that he executed a DD Form 5261-4-R (Student Loan Repayment Program Addendum) upon his enlistment in the Army Reserve in 1992, in order for the government to pay his student loans. Prior to his enlistment, on 24 September 1992, the applicant completed the forms described above that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070389C070402
The applicant enlisted in the US Army Reserve (USAR) for 6 years on 30 August 1991. It provides that, if a request for a reconsideration is received within one year of the prior consideration and the case has not been previously reconsidered, it will be resubmitted to the Board if there is evidence (including but not limited to any facts or arguments as to why relief should be granted) that was not in the record at the time of the Board’s prior consideration. The applicant was not eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070395C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was given RE codes of 3 and 3C. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070398C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show he did not enroll in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). In proceedings prepared to reflect the Board's consideration of his case on 6 September 2001 (docket number AR2001053035), the Board recommended approval of his request and he was granted eligibility for retired pay retroactive to 3 August 1997. A member who is married or has a dependent child when he becomes entitled to retired pay is automatically enrolled in the SBP unless he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070399C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant was considered and selected for promotion to major by the 1995 RCSB, which convened on 14 March 1995. The commander stated that the applicant was a member of the IRR, was selected for promotion to major with a PED of 20 August 1994, in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155, and should have received his promotion orders within 30 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070400C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Both requests were denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070401C070402
The applicant states that his enlistment provided for the SLRP in the amount of $10,000 but it was denied him because of recruiter error. Later, his recruiter or unit officials should have known that sending the applicant for AIT in any MOS other than the one for which he enlisted would have invalidated his entitlement to the SLRP (had his enlistment MOS otherwise been eligible for it). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by repaying the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070404C070402
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 evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was AWOL for 31 days and that he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...