ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070747C070402
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 23 MAY 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002070747 He is also entitled to a Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence confirms the applicant sustained a cerebral concussion in November 1942 as a result of hostile action during World War II and as such is entitled to an award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070749C070402
The Board noted that the applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 12 October 1970 shows his dates of service in Vietnam during his second tour in Vietnam. 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. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in one campaign during his first assignment in Vietnam which is not correctly shown by award of one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070751C070402
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. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two bronze service stars for wear...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070753C070402
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 appropriate authority approved the request for discharge on 21 May 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070754C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The FSM’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 15 November 1967 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows the FSM served in Vietnam after 3 July 1965.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070760C070402
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect that he was awarded the World War (WW) II Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal and all other authorized awards. Evidence of record shows the applicant's period of service entitles him to award of the WWII Victory Medal. Without records, it could not be determined if the applicant qualified for any other awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070780C070402
Chapter 2 states, in pertinent part, that the Retired Activities Directorate, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM) will screen each retirement applicant’s records to determine the highest grade held by him or her during his/her military service. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he should be promoted and advanced on the Retired List to the rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6, and it carefully considered the recommendation memorandums he submitted as new evidence. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070782C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge document for World War II show his infantry Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and that he was restored to his highest grade; and that he be awarded any military awards for which he is authorized but has not received. The applicant states, in effect, that in 1945 during World War II, he was in combat with Company C, 19 th Armored Infantry Battalion, 14 th Armored Division; and that he was administratively reduced from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070783C070402
Effective date for records, pay, and date of rank for pay grade in which enlisted would be adjusted to the date of entry on active duty upon presentation of such documentation. The applicant's enlistment contract clearly shows that he enlisted in the pay grade of E-1 on 26 April 1974, and had not completed the required college credits prior to entry to qualify for enlistment in pay grade E-3. The Board notes the applicant's contention that he had a contract with the Army for "Stripes for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070787C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge on 19 August 1977 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070788C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The term “highest grade in which he served on active duty satisfactorily” does not apply to a member who simply served in a position calling for a higher rank and pay grade. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7, and that this is the highest rank and pay grade he attained, and in which he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070789C070402
APPLICANT STATES : He was “medically separated from the Army” in December 2000 for a medical condition which “was undiagnosed.” He states that the condition was described as “chronic mid-back pain, rated as slight – not requiring narcotic therapy – occasional.” He notes that once he was discharged his “condition disappeared” and he believes that his condition may have stemmed from the “treatment [he] was receiving in the Army’s care.” He states that he initially sought medical attention...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070791C070402
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 in Vietnam. The applicant signed his discharge document on 7 July 1968 attesting to the fact that he was not entitled to award of the Purple Heart. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of one silver service star for wear on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070792C070402
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 military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH) and that he was wounded in action. By regulation, to support awarding a PH for an injury or wound received as a result of an aircraft accident, there must be evidence to show the aircraft accident was the result of enemy fire.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070795C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that clemency in the form of a general discharge be granted. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070796C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070797C070402
In support of his request for reconsideration he submits a request from his supervisor for a medical board dated 9 August 1976, wherein it was stated that the applicant was not performing any medical duties due to his physical profiles (the applicant was a medical specialist). The overall effect of all disabilities present in a soldier whose physical fitness is under evaluation must be considered. The new evidence submitted by the applicant clearly shows that his physical fitness was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070798C070402
He also states that he should never have been inducted because he has only one kidney. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant was discharged on 24 August 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070800C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that DA Form 4697 (Department of the Army Report of Survey), dated 3 August 1999 and numbered 001-00, be corrected to reflect that he was not found financially liable in the amount of $603.16 for the loss of organizational clothing and equipment (OCIE). Additionally, the ROS approving authority states that two locked doors secured the 141st Medical Company's locker area and that the unit's full-time staff controlled the area. DISCUSSION : Considering all the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070801C070402
There are no orders for the Air Medal in the applicant’s service personnel records. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he was recommended for, awarded, or otherwise qualified for award of the Air Medal. The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 17 September 1969 to 7 September 1971 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070802C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect that he was separated in the rank of corporal (pay grade E-4), that his time as a prisoner of war be reflected on his separation document, and that his entitlement to the Prisoner of War Medal also be added to his separation document. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070803C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted in the Army on 20 November 1968. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070804C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence, nor has the applicant provided any, to indicate that his reentry code was in error or unjust and as such there is no basis to grant his request to correct this code. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070805C070402
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 | 2002070806C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not reflect entitlement to the Purple Heart, or a Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. As such, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate, and in the interest of justice to confirm award of the Bronze Star Medal but amend the period of the award to coincide with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070817C070402
The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains a copy of GO Number 14339, dated 15 November 1969, issued by Headquarters, 1 st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), RVN, which awarded him the BSM for meritorious service for the period January 1969 through January 1970. Lacking any evidence of disqualifying derogatory information or a specific disqualification from any of the active duty unit commanders for which he served, the Board concludes that the applicant should be awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070818C070402
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted on 22 November 1965 for a period of 3 years. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was considered for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. The designated military operations and dates of eligibility for this award are specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22 and show that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded for service in Korea from 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070819C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Charges were preferred against the applicant on 27 December 1976 for being AWOL from 30 October 1972 to 24 December 1976. However, in addition to his service in Vietnam from 8 November 1970 until he was granted emergency leave on 21 December 1970, the Board also reviewed his record of service which included 2084 days of lost time due to AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070821C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The evidence of record shows the applicant first entered military service, in the Delayed Entry Program, on 26 April 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070822C070402
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 correction of item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he received credit for participation in the Rhineland campaign and correction of item 33 (Decorations and Citations) to show an additional bronze service star to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070823C070402
The applicant states that, on or about 29 March 1969, he was injured in a rocket attack while serving in Vietnam, but was not awarded the Purple Heart. In support of his application, the applicant submitted a 9 October 2001 statement from a former fellow soldier with whom he served in Vietnam; a copy of orders showing that this fellow soldier was assigned to the 520th Personnel Service Company; a 5 October 2001 statement from a second former soldier who states the he worked on the same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070827C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION : Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the Proceedings prepared to reflect the consideration of Docket Number AR1999016700 by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) on 15 July 1999. Therefore, there is no authority for granting the applicant’s request for these medals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070836C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that the 1 st Battalion, 16 th Infantry was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 12 July 1967 – 16 October 1968 and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation for the period October 1965 – 7 April1970. There is no evidence of record and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070838C070402
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 arrived in Vietnam and was assigned to the 119 th Aviation Company on 10 June 1965 where he performed duties as a gunner. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Aircraft Crewmember Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070848C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On an unknown date, the applicant’s commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct – patterns of 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 | 2002070855C070402
However, in this case, the Board finds the evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and that his trial by court-martial was warranted by the gravity of the offense with which he was charged. The evidence of record does confirm that the applicant ultimately received a BCD, as indicated in the court-martial record, and that his separation document incorrectly lists the type of discharge as a DD. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070865C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Another advisory opinion, from Promotions Branch, Total Army Personnel Command, notes that the applicant's clearance was reinstated on 18 January 2002 and that he was promoted that date because that was the date upon which he became fully eligible for promotion. He was promoted as soon as that investigation was completed and his security clearance was restored.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070870C070402
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. APPLICANT STATES : That she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070876C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that a corrected Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 22 May 1999 to 21 May 2000 and signed by the applicant , the rater and the senior rater on 10 July 2000 be substituted for the OER currently in his record. The applicant appealed to the Officer Special review Board (OSRB) in January 2001. The OER currently filed in the applicant's records should be replaced with the one for the same period signed by the applicant, the rater and the senior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070880C070402
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 record shows: Notwithstanding the applicant's prior honorable service and his service in the Persian Gulf War, the Board does not find that his service was so meritorious as to outweigh the offenses that resulted in his general court-martial conviction and bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070881C070402
The applicant requests that the Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER) (DA Form 1059) covering the period 20 April 1994 through 11 May 1994 [herein identified as the "contested AER"] be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) or transferred to the restricted fiche of his OMPF. On 11 May 1994, the applicant was notified by the Commandant of the NCO Academy that he had been released from the BNCOC Class Number 2-94 for academic reasons. Records show the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070882C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The PEB indicated that his condition existed prior to his service (EPTS), and was not service aggravated. That regulation shows that a soldier discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24b(4), because of a disability that existed prior to service will have a SPD code of “JFM” entered on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070883C070402
He states that he was awarded the Purple Heart for combat wounds, but the award was omitted from his separation document. A review of Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 indicates that the applicant's unit (61 st Infantry) was awarded a Valorous Unit Award and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, while he was assigned to the unit. a. by showing that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 12 November 1968 and adding that decoration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070887C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Public Law 98-94, dated 24 September 1983, established former spouse coverage for retired members (Reservists, too). The Board is cognizant of the fact the applicant was married to the FSM for the majority of his military career; however, the evidence of record shows that the FSM declined to participate in the SBP when he retired in 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070888C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 29 April 1981, the applicant’s unit commander recommended approval of the applicant’s request for separation with a UOTHC discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002070888SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20020926TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19810515DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, Ch 10DISCHARGE REASONA01.33BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070889C070402
On 12 December 2001, the applicant's commander requested the applicant be reinstated on the SFC Promotion List as he failed to attend through no fault of his own and attempts had been made to reschedule him prior to the start date of the 2 May 2001 ANCOC class. Soldiers who fail to successfully complete or do not attend their scheduled NCOES class will be administratively reduced and removed from the list. The applicant was promoted to SFC conditional upon his successfully completing ANCOC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070890C070402
On 16 June 2000, a commander’s inquiry was conducted and the investigating officer found that the basis of the relief for cause NCOER was the AR 15-6 investigation. The commander’s inquiry investigating officer concluded that the AR 15-6 investigation did not form the basis to direct a relief for cause NCOER based on the soldier’s performance. However, the AR 15-6 investigation contained a statement by the applicant’s reviewing officer for the contested NCOER, dated 8 March 2000, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070892C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On that same date, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be eliminated from the military. He had completed 1 year, 10 months and 4 days of creditable active military service and he had 81 days of lost time due to being in military confinement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070894C070402
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. There is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070897C070402
The applicant states that he was awarded the CIB in Vietnam in the field but did not receive a certificate and it wasn’t added to his DD Form 214. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the CIB on 11 January 1967, and is therefore entitled to have it reflected on his DD Form 214. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.