ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071932C070403
This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, the 3rd Squadron of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, was cited for award of the Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the period 12 March 1968 to 1 April 1968 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 69, dated 1969. 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. That all of the Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071937C070403
The applicant states that he would like his record to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and that his correct social security number be shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The Purple Heart award certificate and his DA Form 20, item 40, establishes that the applicant was wounded in action in Vietnam on 26 March 1971. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071939 C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge be upgraded general discharge. His records show that he enlisted in the Army on 30 July 1970, for 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071940C070403
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), signed by the applicant, reflects that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (but does not reflect the award of the "V" device and 1 st oak leaf cluster), the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device (1960), and the Sharpshooter (M-16 Rifle). The evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to the Purple Heart by virtue of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071941C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 24 December 1970, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with an undesirable, under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence to show he requested a general discharge under honorable conditions and in his statement he acknowledged that he would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071942C070403
The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, and states that there are basically three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant’s records do not reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; however, he was an infantryman, was wounded in action, and was assigned to an infantry company throughout his tour...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071946C070403
The award may be requested by submitting a letter to the following address: “HQ, AFPC/DPPPRK, 550 C Street W, Ste 12, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4714.” Veterans should include with their request, a copy of their separation document (DD Form 214) or correction to the separation document (DD Form 215), that shows that he/she was awarded the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he should be awarded the PH for wounds he received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071947C070403
He also states that although his service records show his assignment as Supply Officer with Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) Laos, his actual duty assignment was with a Special Forces “C” Detachment called the “White Star Mobile Training Team.” In support of his application, he submits a letter of explanation, dated 2 February 2002; his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record); orders and citation for the Army Commendation Medal, dated 22 January 1963; orders for the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071948C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He provides new evidence in the form of a 27 February 2002 letter from a doctor, who stated that he was a general surgeon with the 807 th MASH at the time the applicant was wounded; a copy of a 20 March 2002 letter from a doctor who stated that he and others had examined the applicant, and who stated that he believed with certainty and reasonable medical probability that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071952C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) dated 29 January 1968, shows that the 2 nd Surgical Hospital was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation by Department of the Army General Orders Number 31, 1969, for the period from 2 September 1967 through 31 March 1968. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071959C070403
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 that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and that his Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, be amended to add his Vietnam service era awards and decorations and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a medic assigned to an infantry unit; however, there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071960C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his spouse-only Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage was reinstated but not Supplemental SBP (SSBP). The applicant states that in February 2002 he sent in the form requesting reinstatement of his SBP but he did not want any SSBP. The Board believes that it would be appropriate to correct the records to show the applicant did not request SSBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071961C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Public Law 97-252, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA), dated 8 September 1982, established SBP coverage for former spouses of retiring members. However, there is no evidence to show the applicant elected through the procedure prescribed by law not to provide spouse coverage within one year of his remarriage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071964C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: He had served 2 years of total active service and his report of separation (DD Form 214) shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The Board finds that there is insufficient evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was wounded or injured in Vietnam during an action by enemy forces or that he was treated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071969C070403
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. There is no indication in the available records to show 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071977C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. He also states that he put in 5 good years of service and 6 years of good service in the Army Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071980C070403
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 Armed Forces during World War II – (1) was captured within the territory of the Philippines by Japanese forces;(2) escaped from captivity; and(3) served as a guerilla fighter in the Philippines during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071991C070403
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 served in the Army for two years from 10 November 1955 to 9 November 1957. APPLICANT STATES : That he enlisted for two years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071995C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army on 1 December 1951, served in Korea, and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge by the 180 th Infantry Regiment . The applicant’s medical records are not available and there is no evidence, and the applicant has not submitted any, to show that he was wounded in action during the Korean War. That all of the Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071997C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be corrected to show her rank and grade as Private, E-2 (PV2). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072019C070403
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: Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his or her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072024C070403
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072025C070403
The applicant states that his correct DOB is 3 October 1949 and that his first DD Form 214 dated 14 March 1968 correctly reflects it. A review of the applicant’s DA Form 20 shows in item 38 (Record of Assignment) that from the period of 9 August 1968 to 3 February 1969, the applicant’s conduct and efficiency were rated as unsatisfactory. The Board has noted the applicant’s contention that he should have received different conduct and efficiency ratings for the period of 9 August 1968 to 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072026C070403
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: In effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072028C070403
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: Although the specifics are not contained in the available records, his records show that nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him on 9 July 1969 for misconduct and his punishment consisted of a forfeiture of pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072029C070403
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: He did not appeal the punishment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072033C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his records to show he completed the Combat Lifesaver Course in January 1998 and to show he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Bosnia from February 1998 to September 1998, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. In pertinent part it states that item 14 (military education) will list formal in service training courses of 40 hours or more successfully completed during the period of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072034C070403
The applicant's service personnel records contain two DD Forms 214. Evidence available to the Board shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Records show the applicant was authorized award of the Army of Occupation Medal for Berlin; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214, with an effective date of 14 April 1965, to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072039C070403
The Board noted that the applicant’s record does not show the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072050C070403
9. Review of the applicant's personnel records revealed that he is entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation which are not shown on his discharge document. However, evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072053C070403
On 27 August 1979, the applicant was discharged with a discharge UOTHC, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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 | 2002072054C070403
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: There is no evidence in the available records to show 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072055C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072058C070403
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he is entitled to award of the CIB for his service as a member of Advisory Team 50 in Vietnam from 10 February 1968 to 30 September 1968. The Board also noted that proper authority in Vietnam at the time in question denied award of the CIB to the applicant because his duty position was deemed equivalent to a division level assignment, not a regimental or lower level assignment as required by regulations in effect at that time. The applicant’s duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072060C070403
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam as a cook. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was ever awarded an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072065C070403
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: On 24 January 1974, the commander submitted the recommendation for discharge and indicated that the applicant had been a total failure as a soldier.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072095C070403
Chapter l0 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 submit a request for a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. It also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. The Board,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072105C070403
In support of his application, he submitted orders for the first award of the Air Medal, a 7 December 1971 recommendation for award of the Air Medal with 23 Oak Leaf Clusters, orders for award of the Bronze Star Medal and 27 December 1972 letter orders awarding him MOS 67N2F. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows award of the Air Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster). The Board reviewed the governing regulations for award of the Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072108C070403
There are no records available to the Board which show the dates in which the applicant served during the Korean conflict. When the Korean War Service Medal is authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign unit award to his DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the applicant was wounded twice as a result of hostile action in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072109C070403
In support of her application, she submits a packet containing several complimentary documents that she received throughout her tenure on active duty. On 15 December 1989, the applicant was notified by the Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center (EREC) that she had been barred from reenlistment by Department of the Army (DA) under the provisions of the Qualitative Management Program (QMP). The evidence of record confirms that she was barred from reenlistment by DA under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072112C070403
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. He goes on to state that he was denied leave and because of his concerns for his wife and unborn child, he went AWOL to be with her.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072114C070403
That DD Form 214 shows his rank as Corporal, E-4 and that he had been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, one overseas service bar, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960. That DD Form 214 shows his rank as Corporal, E-4 and that he had been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, one overseas service bar, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for the award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072118C070403
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 | 2002072119C070403
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 general discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072120C070403
The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) does not show the French Forces Command Badge as an authorized award in item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). The Board determined that the applicant met the requirements for award of the French Forces Commando Badge and for acceptance, retention and wear of this badge. Therefore, it is appropriate at this time to correct his records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072126C070403
An officer in the Ready Reserve who had completed a minimum of 20 qualifying years for retired pay at age 60 must earn a minimum of 50 retirement points per retirement year to be retained in an active status. Although the applicant's removal from an active status was required and authorized under regulations then in effect, it appears that he may not have been provided the options required of the regulation concerning transfer to the Retired Reserve. b. showing that he was transferred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072128C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart. Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant entered active duty on 12 March 1970. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal, which were omitted from his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072131C070403
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart. The applicant’s submission is new evidencethat requires Board consideration. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072132C070403
On 20 October 1994, the FSM and the applicant divorced for the third time. When the FSM enrolled in the RCSBP in 1988, he was married to the applicant and he elected spouse coverage. He did not tell the Army that he was divorced and he continued to pay spouse premiums until his death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072134C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his discharge be upgraded to allow him to use his educational benefits. The discharge authority approved the sentence as adjudged.