ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072733C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he sustained wounds to his right leg in action during World War II. There are no orders in records available to the Board which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The Board also noted that the applicant authenticated his WD AGO Form 53-55 at the time of his separation from the Army and this document did not show award of the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072735C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam on 27 November 1967 and departed Germany on 14 May 1968, with a report date to Oakland Army Base, California, on 9 June 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072736C070403
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 shows that he was wounded in action but does not show award of the Purple Heart. 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 Heart, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072740C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072741C070403
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was awarded the Purple Heart by General Orders (GO) 75, Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division and the Purple Heart First Oak Leaf Cluster by GO 76, Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division. The applicant's DA Form 20, item 41 shows he was awarded the CIB by Special Orders 205, Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division (the date is not given). That the applicant's DD Form 214 be amended to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072742C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the date of birth (DOB) recorded in his military records be corrected and that his dishonorable discharge (DD) be upgraded. On 13 December 1978, the applicant’s request that his DD be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge was denied by this Board after it concluded the applicant provided no evidence to support an upgrade to his discharge. Therefore, the Board concludes that there is insufficient evidence to support changing the year of birth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072743C070403
On 20 August 1997, the OKARNG issued a NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) honorably discharging the applicant from the OKARNG as a SGT, pay grade E-5, by reason of the individual's request. The investigation further substantiated that: the applicant submitted false information on his application for Army National Guard federal recognition in January 1987 by stating “No” to the question, “Have you ever been arrested or convicted by a civil court of other than minor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072744C070403
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he did not receive his orders for reassignment to his next duty station. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 30 April 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072749C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device and the French Fourragere. 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. There is no evidence available to show that the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Croix de Guerre or the French Fourragere.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072759C070403
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 either an honorable or medical discharge. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he should have been discharged by reason of medical disability because he was addicted to drugs and alcohol and was never offered any help for his illness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072760C070403
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show that she enlisted in the Army for 4 years. The applicant states that her enlistment contract erroneously shows that she enlisted in the Army for 3 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 29 April 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect her term of enlistment as 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072761C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows that she enlisted in the Army for 8 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 29 April 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect her term of enlistment as 3 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that she enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072762C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. The applicant clearly enlisted in the Army for 3 years and 00 weeks. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Army for 3 years and 00 weeks instead of 4 years and 00 weeks as currently reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072764C070403
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. On 18 April 1962 the medical proceedings were forwarded to the separation authority, who approved the board recommendation on 24 April 1962. Section XII,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072769C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072773C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072783C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be granted Reserve Retired Pay at age 60 or provided an official reason why he is not eligible to receive it. On 11 June 1999, in response to the applicant’s application for Retired Pay at age 60, the ARPERSCOM informed the applicant that in order to be eligible for USAR Retired Pay, he must have completed a minimum of 20 qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072794C070403
On or about 27 March 1980, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, misconduct - concealment of conviction by civil court. It is not important.” The recruiter also stated in front of him and his wife that if it ever came up the recruiter would deny it. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072795C070403
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: However, the Board notes that the record does contain a properly constituted DD Form 214, which identifies the reason and characterization of the applicant’s discharge, and the Board presumes Government regularity in the discharge process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072800C070403
It provides, in pertinent part, that the NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for the period of 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. The available evidence of record confirms that the applicant did in fact serve in SWA. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the NDSM and the KLM-K and that his records be corrected to reflect that he served in SWA from 1 March 1991 to 30 April 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072806C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and two or three awards of the Air Medal. The applicant’s DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072808C070403
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable; which the Board denied on 18 January 1984. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted in the Army of the United States under "Project 100,000" on 17 April 1968 for a period of 2 years. The Board concluded that the applicant’s misconduct was inconsistent with Army standards for acceptable personal conduct and that his overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072809C070403
The applicant’s overpayment of BAH during the period 1 July 2001 through 30 September 2001 totaled $500.00. The applicant provided a memorandum, dated 3 December 2001, from her Commanding Officer recommending approval of her request for remission of debt. That office also states that approval of the collected portion of the applicant’s debt, $420.53, could not be granted based on Army Regulation 600-4, paragraph 1-11(b)(1).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072811C070403
It states that the finance office in Panama that submitted the applicant’s remission/cancellation of indebtedness packet erroneously stated that the uncollected portion of his debt was $542.43, when in fact it was only $482.16. By regulation, if a soldier decides to submit an application for remission/cancellation of indebtedness and properly notifies unit and finance officials, the debt collection process should be suspended until a final decision is made on the application. That all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072813C070403
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records, which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to the Purple Heart by virtue of the wounds he suffered in Vietnam on 24 April 1967, as authenticated by his DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072814C070403
He states that difficulties in the issue of military identification (ID) cards and updating the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) resulted in a dental bill for treatment received by his eligible dependent son in August 2000 never being paid. It also confirms that the applicant paid the appropriate dental premiums during the period and the bill in question should have been covered under the TRICARE Family Member Dental Program (TFMDP). The Board notes the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072815C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon as authorized awards on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states that the approved orders show his entitlement to the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal and that his orders to Korea verify his foreign service. It recommended that the applicant be awarded the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072818C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, the evidence of record clearly shows that he underwent a mental status evaluation and a psychiatrist determined that he able to distinguish right from wrong and to adhere to the right. He was convicted twice by a special court-martial of being AWOL and he continued to go AWOL until he had 253 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072819C070403
The applicant states that the divorce decree ordered him to change his SBP to former spouse coverage. When he retired nine years later, in 2001, he elected spouse and children coverage. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by correcting his DD Form 2656 dated 19 January 2001 to show that he enrolled in the SBP for former spouse and children coverage and that his spouse concurred in his election.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072825C070403
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 his records to reflect that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). As such, it would appear that the absence of the AGCM for the period of his service from 11 August 1998 through 10 August 2001 was an oversight and he is entitled to its award and to a correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072827C070403
There is no evidence that the applicant was recommended for or received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of qualifying Federal military service from 1 August 1996 through 27 November 1998. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072828C070403
A 2 January 1951 telegram to the applicant’s mother informed her that the applicant had been wounded in action in Korean on 27 November 1950. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072838C070403
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: However, his records do show that on 12 May 1970, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072839C070403
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: As such, his grade and years of service would not be in compliance with established criteria for reenlistment in the Regular Army without a waiver.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072843C070403
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 | 2002072845C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. There is nothing in the available records to support the applicant’s contention that he was eligible for a hardship discharge and was not provided assistance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072846C070403
The applicant requests that the orders discharging him from the Army Reserve on 17 December 1997 be corrected to show his discharge date as 5 February 1998, the terminal date of his Reserve obligation. The applicant states the date of his discharge does not correspond with the date on his 27 September 1997 DD Form 214. b. by showing that the applicant was discharged from the Army Reserve on 5 February 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072850C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her military records be corrected to show that she enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG), not the US Army Reserve (USAR). In that response the IG stated that the applicant was not authorized an ARNG cash bonus because she was considered prior service when she enlisted in the ARNG, based upon her enlistment in the USAR. However, these recruiters were not present when the applicant enlisted in the USAR and the recruiters have given no basis for their opinion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072854C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that she incurred this debt to the government as a result of her being unable to fulfill the three year Selected Reserve Recruitment Bonus Test Program Contract she entered into with the Army. As a result, the DA G-1 recommends that the applicant be given full relief from the $6,000.00 debt incurred as a result of her not being able to fulfill her 3 year Selected Reserve Recruitment Bonus Test Program Contract. The evidence of record, as confirmed by the DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072855C070403
The applicant requests that his reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed from RE-3 to RE-1 and that his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). However, the applicant’s RE code is correct to indicate that a waiver is required prior to reentry into the Regular Army. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072858C070403
The applicant provided a copy of the battalion unit manning report, dated 13 September 2001, which shows that he was assigned to serve as a drill sergeant, in the pay grade of E-4, in position number 0150, paragraph and line number 005-006, and in DMOS 71L3X, with an authorized grade of E-6. The Board notes that the applicant was in compliance with the guidelines of the regulation on 15 July 2001, and was promoted on 15 September 2001, instead of 15 July 2001, due to no fault of his own. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072860C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) and separation orders be corrected to show his rank as specialist four (SP4), pay grade E-4. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted on 7 May 1970. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that, upon separation from active duty, the individual concerned was serving in the rank of SP4, pay grade E-4 and that his date of rank was 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072861C070403
The applicant states that the divorce decree ordered the FSM to designate the former spouse as his SBP beneficiary. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s agreement) in those cases where the member is participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. That the FSM's former spouse be paid the SBP annuity retroactive to 6 June 2001, the date of the FSM's death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072862C070403
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that he executed a Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) addendum at the time of his reenlistment in the US Army Reserve (USAR). He explained that after his student loans became eligible for payment, he submitted them under the SLRP, only to be told that he had not completed an SLRP addendum. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant was entitled to the SLRP educational enlistment incentive and did not complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072867C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Counsel makes four points concerning the PEB: (1) The PEB ignored the presumption of service aggravation of the applicant’s disability. The Board presumes he was properly separated and that there is nothing in the records or in the evidence submitted by the applicant that overcomes this presumption.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072868C070403
John T. MeixellMember The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. Under current regulations, characterization of his service as honorable is required. Re-characterization of the applicant's discharge to honorable is appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072875C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. His separation document shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Aircraft Crewman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. a. awarding to the individual concerned the PH for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072876C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, Glider Wings, and a Bronze Star Medal. He states that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while in a hospital in Japan in May 1953 and that he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for "four years plus service while [he] earned the Purple Heart Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge." The evidence also confirms that the applicant is entitled to a Glider Badge, Ranger Tab,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072878C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he has over 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60. The applicant did not earn sufficient retirement points during his over 17 years of Ready Reserve service to obtain 20 years of qualifying service for retirement at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072881C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: It states, in pertinent part, that the Enlistment Bonus is an enlistment incentive offered to those enlisting in the Regular Army for duty in a specific MOS. Army Regulation 601-280 sets forth the basic authority for the Army Enlistment Program for all military personnel of the Active Army.