ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070406C070402
He received a shrapnel wound during that ambush which was treated by the unit’s medic. He served in Vietnam from 20 August 1966 to 19 August 1967. The applicant’s records do not contain any evidence of any disciplinary action being taken against him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070416C070402
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his correct separation date. The applicant states, in effect, that he was actually discharged on 8 May 1998; however, the DD Form 214 he originally received indicated that he was discharged on 23 March 1998. He subsequently received another DD Form 214 showing that he was discharged on 19 November 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070418C070402
The applicant states that he was wounded in 1968 and was presented the Purple Heart while he was hospitalized. There is sufficient evidence of record to show the applicant was entitled to and awarded the Purple Heart. The Valorous Unit Award and the Meritorious Unit Commendation, along with the two bronze service stars and the Purple Heart, should be added to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 December 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070419C070402
The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge during World War II and as such is entitled to the Bronze Star Medal as a conversion award. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070428C070402
He claims that this date was actually his discharge date from active duty and the correct date is October 1969. The Board considered the applicant's request for correction of his records to show award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. These orders show that the date of the action for award of the Distinguished Flying Cross was 30 March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070437C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 14 January 1973 to show award of the Purple Heart. 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. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070438C070402
Additionally, the Board also notes that his DD Form 214 only shows that he was awarded the BSM, when in fact, he was awarded the BSM with “V” Device. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned a Purple Heart 1 st Oak Leaf Cluster, to denote his second award of the Purple Heart for wounds/injuries received in Korea on 4 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070439C070402
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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned is entitled to the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action on 10 September 1967. That, in addition to the awards currently listed on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards also include:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070440C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS : That the date of discharge be changed from 19 December 2001 to 21 September 2000. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070441C070402
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 that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070442C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and that the reason and authority be changed. Notwithstanding the applicant's youth, immaturity, background, family problems or psychiatric diagnosis, he had demonstrated the capacity for honorable service by the completion of training, early promotion and approximately a year of service without a discreditable incident of record. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070454C070402
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. Beyond the information contained in the SGO File, there were no other medical records available to the Board, or provided by the applicant. The evidence confirms that the applicant sustained an injury to his ankle as a result of hostile action on 25 January 1945 and as such should be awarded the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070455C070402
Although orders awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal could not be located, the Board believes that the applicant was awarded the decoration. 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 of any misconduct, which would serve as a basis to deny him the award. b. by confirming that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070456C070402
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 notes that there is no AGCM disqualification statement filed in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070457C070402
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 available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records, but only as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070458C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 22 August 1996, the Federal Recognition Board recommended the applicant for Federal recognition for promotion effective on the same date. The regulation does not specify the time required for Federal recognition boards or for promotion in the warrant officer grades.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070459C070402
Ultimately, in February 1988, he was medically retired and placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of staff sergeant/E-6 (SSG/E-6) as a result of his heart condition. During the processing of this case, a member of the Board staff contacted the Promotions Branch, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), to determine if the applicant had ever been selected for promotion to SFC/E-7 and placed on a DA promotion list prior to incurring the medical condition that resulted in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070460C070402
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he applied for retired pay and enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage. The applicant states the FSM was not briefed when he retired from the U. S. Army Reserve. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the FSM applied for retired pay on 1 September 1999, naming the applicant as his beneficiary for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070463C070402
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 27 November 2001, to show award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal. At the time of her separation, his DD Form 214, item 13 showed the following awards; Joint Meritorious Unit Award, NATO Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, (2 nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070467C070402
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 record clearly shows that he voluntarily submitted a request for immediate separation based on his being barred from reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070469C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The Board notes that the applicant was 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070470C070402
The applicant’s military records show that after he completed 2 years of service in the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG), on 25 March 1959, he enlisted in the Army for 3 years in the pay grade of E-1. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his records within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. Consequently, the applicant was entitled to an honorable discharge based on his overall record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070471C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s petition for grant of review of the decision of the United States Army Court of Military Review was denied by the United States Army Court of Military Appeals on 21 September 1990. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the soldier’s separation specifically allows such characterization.Section 1552(f), Title...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070472C070402
Although there is no direct medical evidence to show that the applicant received medical treatment for the claimed wounds, the physician from his October 1991 flight physical indicated that the applicant had a history of corneal abrasion. This would not be inconsistent with Warrant Officer D___’s description of the applicant’s wounds.The Board concludes that any reasonable doubt concerning the applicant’s eligibility for award of the Purple Heart should be resolved in his favor. That all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070474C070402
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 items 11 and 26 of his DD Form 214 are incorrect. Item 35 (Record of Assignment/Organization and Station or Overseas Country) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record – Part II) shows that he was assigned to HHT, 4 th Sqd 9 th Cav Fort Hood, Texas from 19 November 1974 until...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070475C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence of record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence that shows that the action taken by the Army in this case was incorrect and in view of his numerous acts...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070476C070402
APPLICANT STATES : That the reason he was given a discharge under other than honorable conditions was so that it could be upgraded 6 months after his discharge. On 11 June 1979, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, due to his involvement in frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities. The applicant has failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070479C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He further states that there were mistakes made in the conduct of his urinalysis that should have been questioned and contends that he should have been afforded treatment for his chemical dependency problem. The Board opined at that time that he had been properly discharged pursuant to a general court-martial conviction; however, the Board determined that his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070489C070402
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. John T. MeixellMember The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. Information received from the Army’s Physical Disability Agency noted, in similar cases, that imminent death procedures are applied in the cases of Active and Reserve component soldiers when the Medical Treatment Facility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070491C070402
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, in effect, that the decision of the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB), that the absence of an Officer Evaluation Report (OER), for the period 1 October 1997 through 13 February 1998, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), did not constitute a material error that warranted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070492C070402
The applicant states that her brother, Joe, was hit by a car in August 1976 when he was 14 years old. The FSM’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 February 1948. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the FSM enrolled in the SBP on 1 October 1981 during the second Open Season and elected children only coverage, full base amount, and named his son Joe as a dependent child.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070494C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) expunge his name from the title (subject) block of Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Report of Investigation (ROI) #00-CID016-58830-5G2 and direct that the record be removed from the Defense Investigative Index (sic). On 28 March 2001, the applicant, his attorney, and members of his chain of command met with the Commander of the 22nd Military Police Battalion and the Fort Lewis CID Special Agent in Charge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070496C070402
Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his effective date of rank be corrected to 25 November 2001. As a prior service member, the applicant did not meet the criteria for participation in the Army Referral Program with entitlement to an accelerated promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070497C070402
He was promoted to the pay grade of E-7 on 1 December 1996 and on 20 October 1999, requested a date to attend the ANCOC. Additionally, the applicant was again conditionally promoted to the pay grade of E-7 on 1 June 2002 ( 3 months after his application to the Board) and was scheduled to attend the ANCOC on 23 February 2003. The Board notes that he was promoted in November 1996 and did not request attendance at the ANCOC until 3 years later.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070498C070402
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 view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Forms 4/1 and 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070499C070402
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 | 2002070500C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that a record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP), Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ (DA Form 2627), be removed from or moved to the restricted portion (R-Fiche) of her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). 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 | 2002070501C070402
The counsels for the applicant set forth the SOCCENT JA’s testimony to the DAIG, specifically that he found the applicant to be concerned about compliance with regulations and Army policy; that he reviewed all applicable CENTCOM regulations regarding business-class travel; that he concluded when TDY travel between origin and destination was separated by several time zones and the scheduled flight time was in excess of 14 hours business-class travel was authorized; that he told the executive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070513C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents that are prepared for individuals upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. 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 | 2002070526C070402
DAGO Number 8, dated 1974, authorized the award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to all personnel assigned to United States Army Vietnam or Military Assistance Command Vietnam and its subordinate units between 8 February 1962 and 28 March 1973. The evidence of record does show that the applicant’s service in the RVN and his participation in two campaigns entitles him to 2 bronze service stars with his Vietnam Service Medal and to the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070531C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show the Presidential Unit Citation, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm, the RVN Civil Actions Honor,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070535C070402
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: A 2 April 1969 medical report shows that the applicant had twisted his left knee while running in Vietnam on 27 January 1969, and was treated with two days of bed rest.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070539C070402
The applicant states that he separated from the Army to enter a commissioning program known as Green to Gold. The evidence of record indicates the applicant was separated for the purpose of entering the Green to Gold Program, however, an administrative error reflecting the incorrect authority and SPD code was entered on his DD Form 214. While he was on active duty, the applicant was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal, and is entitled to a correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070541C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070550C070402
The applicant requests, as the spouse of the deceased former service member (FSM), that her husband’s military records be corrected to show his retired grade as Staff Sergeant (SSG), pay grade E-6, instead of Sergeant (SGT), pay grade E-5. The evidence of record shows that the FSM served satisfactorily in the pay grade of SGT/E-5 from 1 November 1975 to 30 September 1982, in the pay grade of SSG/E-6 from 1 October 1982 to 11 September 1984, and again in the pay grade of SGT/E-5 from 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070553C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by removing numerous orders in his records concerning his first award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCM). The applicant states that there are too many errors in his records concerning his award of the GCM. Evidence shows that there were numerous orders published, revoked and amended in an attempt to correct the ending date of the period covered for the applicant’s first award of the GCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070571C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board is cognizant of the applicant’s good post service conduct and his prior good service during World War II (for which he received an honorable discharge); however, these factors do not warrant granting the relief requested. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070572C070402
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070574C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. After reviewing all of the evidence and testimony submitted by the applicant, as well as the evidence of record, the ADRB voted unanimously to deny her request. It provides, in pertinent part, that soldiers who are honorably discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment, in which a DD Form 214 was not issued, will have all periods listed in item 18 of that form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070575C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Permanent Orders 314-01, Headquarters, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment dated 10 November 1998 awarded the applicant the AAM. On 9 November 2000, the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice for assault (striking his wife), communicating a threat (to his wife), and failure to obey an order (violating the commander’s order not...