ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073724C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of this service medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 October 1951 through 3 September 1953 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073729C070403
The applicant requests that the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W bar be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 October 1993 after having had prior active service. There is sufficient evidence to show the applicant was awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W bar and it should be added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073739C070403
His DD Form 214 does not show any awards or decorations for Southwest Asia service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990. The applicant is also entitled to correction of item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 31 March 1995...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073740C070403
The applicant states that his brother, the Former Service Member (FSM), served with Company A, 67 th Armored Regiment throughout WWII. However, the applicant has also provided the Board a copy of the FSM’s WD AGO Form 53-55. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM) is awarded for service of 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty while assigned to a qualifying location.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073741C070403
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 that the applicant was informed that he had to submit a request to the ADRB, within 15 years, for a review of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073750C070403
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 | 2002073753C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster (OLC). The applicant's wounds were treated and he was awarded the Purple Heart on 27 February 1969, by General Order Number 23. However, through a previous application to this Board, he was awarded the Purple Heart along with other awards he was authorized to receive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073755C070403
The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), signed by him, does not show any entry in item 40 (Wounds) or list the Purple Heart in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). The applicant's medical records, that were available to the Board, contained no entry concerning his injury, his DA Form 20 reflects no qualifying injury, and he is not listed on the Vietnam Battle Casualty List. As such, it would appear that the absence of the Good Conduct Medal for the period of his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073757C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was separated in pay grade E-4, that he contributed to the GI Bill and that he received the Air Assault Badge (AAB). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the regulation governing this Board, shows that it is the applicant’s burden of showing error or injustice. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073758C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 April 1969, he was administered NJP for being AWOL for the period 1 to 6 May 1969. On 28 September 1970, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, with a discharge UOTHC, under the above-cited regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073765C070403
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. Once the Korean War Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073775C070403
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his REFRAD for retirement indicates that he entered active duty on that particular period of service on 5 October 1984. Based on the regulatory guidance for the preparation of the separation documents and given the applicant was not issued a DD Form 214 for his first enlistment, from 3 November 1981 through 4 October 1984, the Board concludes that several entries contained in Item 12 (Record of Service) of his 31 March 2002 DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073777C070403
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to restore his rank and grade of Staff Sergeant, E-6, to show that he applied for retired pay, and that she receive the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. If death does not occur before age 60, the RCSBP costs for options B and C are deducted from the member’s retired pay. Nevertheless, the Board notes that the applicant completed 20 qualifying years of non-Regular service for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073781C070403
Barbara J. LutzMember The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all personnel assigned to the United States Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm. b. showing that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 12 May 1970 to 28 October 1971;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073783C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that at the time of his injury, “friendly fire” incidents did not qualify for award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of four bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073795C070403
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge and the MOS reflected on his discharge document is wrong. In his records are Headquarters, 101 st Airborne Division, General Orders Number 3022, dated 27 June 1968, awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073799C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records, which show that he was awarded the CIB or 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 25 April 1969, as authenticated by his DA Form 20. As such, it would appear that the absence of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period of his service from 12 December 1967 through 3 October 1969 was in error and he is entitled to its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073803C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The general court-martial convening authority disapproved his request on 19 December 1991. The Board finds no basis in the evidence of record that is sufficiently mitigating to warrant relief when compared to the seriousness of his offenses and his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073805C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His appointment order clearly stated that it was for an indefinite term, his ORB clearly showed his component as Army Reserve, and his separation orders and DD Form 214 clearly show that, as an Army Reserve officer, he was being released from active duty and assigned to the IRR, not discharged. There is no evidence of record that the applicant ever inquired about or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073811C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Section 634 of the TCA provided a saving provision to enable dual status active duty Army Reserve officers who retire after the effective date of DOPMA to keep their Reserve grade held on 14 September 1981, the day prior to DOPMA becoming effective. Section 634 implicitly states that "a Reserve officer on active duty (as an officer or enlisted member) on 14 September 1981...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073812C070403
On 16 March 1979, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel) chapter 10. This contention is not supported by any evidence submitted by him, or contained in records available to the Board. The Board noted that at time the applicant was 20 years of age, that he submitted no statement on his own behalf at the time he underwent the separation board proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073814C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073818C070403
On 28 October 1971, subsequent to his completing his combat tour in the RVN, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for two periods of AWOL: from 5 June 1970 to 15 July 1970; and from 12 August 1970 to 15 October 1971. In support of his application, the applicant provides a letter confirming that he is being treated by a DVA staff psychologist for a PTSD that is based on his service in the RVN. In contrast to his record of misconduct, the applicant’s military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073821C070403
APPLICANT STATES : In the enclosed self-authored statement, in effect, that he had ineffective legal counsel during his separation appeal process; that members of his chain of command ignored the rehabilitation instructions of his court-martial judge and refused to entertain or forward his request for transfer; that an Administrative Separation Board (ASB) to consider his separation under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for misconduct, was quickly assembled and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073824C070403
Army Regulation 611-201 provides the enlisted MOS structure for the Army and provides the qualifications and training necessary for award of the applicable ASI for each MOS. The regulation outlines the criteria for award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) and provides, in pertinent part, that the GCMDL is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service. Although there is no evidence in the available records to show that he was awarded the ASI of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073826C070403
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. She was also informed that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073827C070403
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. While neither the applicant’s military records nor the historical files of his command contain any evidence that the applicant was awarded the BSM, the BSM Certificate submitted by the applicant along with the fact that the NPRC issued the applicant the BSM is convincing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073828C070403
However, the evidence clearly establishes that he committed to his ROTC scholarship on 29 May 1980, when he agreed to attend summer active duty training, which he did attend and complete. In view of the facts of this case, the Board concurs with the findings and recommendations of the PERSCOM Chief, Officer Retirements and Separations Section, which confirms that the applicant would have been required to enter into an ROTC scholarship contract on 29 May 1980, in order to attend active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073830C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Accordingly, on 26 August 1996 the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, pursuant to a general court-martial conviction. On 7 February 2002, this Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073831C070403
The applicant requests, as the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), that his father’s military records be corrected to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, the French Croix de Guerre, the Belgian Fourragere, the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five bronze service stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the French Jubilee of Liberty Medal, and the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073833C070403
In support of his applications, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214; a supplemental letter; a letter from the Special Operations Command; a memorandum from the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM); a certificate for award of the Presidential Unit Citation; orders for non-aviator flight status; a fax message; citation for award of the Presidential Unit Citation; a listing of helicopter units that flew for the Studies and Observations Group; orders awarding the Air Medal; and a DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073834C070403
The applicant states that he would be enrolled in a higher priority group by the VA if his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) showed that he was awarded the Purple Heart. His DD Form 214 should show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars (one for each campaign). 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 Good Conduct Medal, the Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073835C070403
On 17 April 2001, a colonel in the applicant's chain of command recommended that the applicant's request be approved and that he be enrolled in the next available ANCOC. On 13 August 2002, a major general -- the first GO in the applicant's chain of command -- stated in a memorandum provided to the ARPERSCOM that "I concur that [applicant's] deferment, if it were processed in April 2001, would have received my approval" and that "after a review of all of the available evidence, it is clear...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073836C070403
The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant on the date of his REFRAD for the purpose of retirement contains the entry SGM in Item 5a (Grade, Rate, or Rank), which indicates he held that rank title on the date of his separation. In addition, it carefully considered the supporting letters he provided, which indicate his retired pay record lists his rank title as CSM. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was processed for retirement and placed on the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073837C070403
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion(s), it is concluded: The record further shows that based on the findings of this approved AR 15-6 investigation, the DAIG substantiated the allegation that the applicant had improperly created a perception of favoritism toward a subordinate officer and company, in violation of Army Regulation 600-20,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073839C070403
The applicant states that he received the "Bronze Star and or the Silver Star," but these awards are not listed on his discharge document. There also is no evidence in his records that he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal or the Silver Star. The Board noted that the applicant is entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073843 C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s Alternative Loans do not qualify for payment under the LRP since they weren't made or insured under the Higher Education Act of 1965. that only loans made or insured under the Higher Education Act of 1965 would be payable under the LRP, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073844C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His separation document shows that he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the WWII Victory Medal, the Honorable Service Lapel Button, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze service stars and arrowhead device, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Distinguished Unit Citation. Since there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073848C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He believes the extremely high nonselection rate for aviation battalion commanders in the 101 st Airborne Division is a clear indicator that his original request of correction to a top block senior rating (which was center of mass for his SR) would have been the only method to achieve a fair and unbiased consideration by selection boards. There is no evidence to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073851C070403
Thomas B___ states that he and the applicant were both members of the Reconnaissance Platoon of the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry (Airborne), 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. Absent his service medical records, there is insufficient evidence to show the fragmentation wounds that occurred in 1966 were the result of hostile action. NOTE : The Board requests the Army Review Board Agency's Support Division amend the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073856C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, none of the badges were recorded on the applicant's separation document. Although he may have sustained injuries to his back and knees while in Vietnam, there is no evidence which confirms the injuries were the result of hostile action and as such, no basis for an award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073858C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073860C070403
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 | 2002073862C070403
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be corrected to show he completed the 97B20 military occupational specialty (MOS) course and that he held MOS 97B20 (skill level 2). The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 October 1981. It states that there is a direct relationship between rank and skill level and soldiers will not have a skill level other than that specified by the regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073864C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that if he received a discharge at the present time it would have been an honorable or medical discharge. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073872C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Effective 23 December 1971, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate however; based on the soldier's overall record of service, a discharge under honorable conditions may be granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073876C070403
For Vietnam service, one Overseas Service Bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of four bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073879C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 14 October 1963, the applicant was ordered to appear before a board of officers to be convened on 30 October 1963 to determine if he should be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208. The Board noted the applicant’s letter and other complimentary letters of support which the applicant submitted with his application; however, these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073882C070403
The five members of his squad who were evacuated received Purple Hearts. The applicant's service medical records do not show that he was treated for a shrapnel wound injury on 2 February 1966. It states that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073883C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to the Purple Heart for an injury he received in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-200 provides, in pertinent part, that Item 40 (Wounds) of the DA Form 20 will contain a brief description of wounds or injuries (including injury from gas) requiring medical treatment, received through hostile or enemy action, including those requiring hospitalization. The evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to the Purple Heart by virtue of...