ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076185C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that the reason for his discharge be changed and that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) be corrected by changing his last duty assignment and by listing his secondary military occupational specialty (MOS), accrued leave, and security clearance and awards. The applicant states, in effect, that although he is grateful that the Army Discharge Review Board changed his discharge to honorable, he believes that the reason (unsuitability) used to discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076187C070215
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 his records be corrected to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal. He states, in effect, that his separation document does not reflect entitlement to either decoration, in spite of his service as an infantryman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076193C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: 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. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action in Southwest Asia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076195C070215
A 26 January 2000 medical board evaluation summary consultation from an orthopedic physician shows the applicant reported several problems including neck and low back pain for approximately six to seven years. Except for the medical consultations, MEB and PEB proceedings, as noted above, the applicant’s medical records are not available to this Board. Physical evaluation boards are established to evaluate all cases of physical disability equitability for the soldier and the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076200C070215
It is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of 10 years. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device with a gold hourglass. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Armed Forces Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076202C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show four bronze service stars to be affixed on his Vietnam Service Medal and two additional Overseas Service Bars. 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 seven campaigns during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076204C070215
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge be upgraded to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076205C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show his retired grade title as First Sergeant (1SG). The DD Form 214 issued to him upon his discharge for immediate reenlistment on 3 May 1978, also contains the entry 1SG in Item 6a (Grade, Rate or Rank). These orders also authorized the applicant a retired rank and pay grade of MSG/E-8.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076207C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his father, the former service member (FSM), be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for valor. The applicant has requested that his father be awarded the BSM for valor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076209C070215
The applicant requests that his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), be awarded the Purple Heart. His Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, WD AGO Form 53-55, shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and several campaign ribbons but not the Purple Heart. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received on 23 June 1945 and the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076211C070215
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 | 2002076212C070215
This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for actions on 19-20 June 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 53, dated 1970. There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076220C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his medical retirement be changed to a retirement for longevity. A law providing special benefits to certain disabled members passed 30 years after the member retired for physical disability is insufficient reason to grant the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076225C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 19 May 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant’s discharge had been proper and equitable, and it denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade to his discharge. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the UCMJ with a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076226C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He further states that he did not want to enlist at the time but had no choice under the circumstances. He also states that he was ill-prepared mentally to be in the Army and did not receive the medical assistance he needed at the time to deal with what he considered a miserable and depressing environment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076227C070215
The applicant states that his time in Vietnam and the Combat Infantryman Badge are not shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 21 November 1967 does not show his inclusive dates of service in Vietnam or the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. 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 on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076229C070215
She states that the FSM passed away before he could correct his records to show he actually had 22 years of qualifying service for retired pay. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by redistributing some of the FSM's retirement points from any of his "good years" to show he earned 50 retirement points during one of his years in the Individual Ready Reserve That the applicant be paid an RCSBP annuity retroactive to 10 June 1991, the date of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076232C070215
In pertinent part, it provides that a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States. He is also entitled to two Bronze Service Stars for his Vietnam Service Medal, three Overseas Service Bars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class. That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076235C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The military judge, considering the applicant’s service history prior to his AWOL and his 10 months service in South Vietnam, recommended that the BCD be suspended during the applicant’s period of confinement. However, in review of the applicant’s entire service record, the Board found that these accomplishments did not overcome the reason for discharge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076236C070215
Based upon the applicant's wound, the Board will give the applicant the benefit of doubt and recommend that he be awarded the CIB. The Board is of the opinion that the only reason he wasn't awarded the GCM was because he was discharged prior to the expiration of his term of service due to disability. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by: a. showing that the individual concerned was awarded the CIB; b. showing that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076237C070215
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 Board considered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076239C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his captain (CPT) DOR rank was 1 May 1992, which made his promotion eligibility date (PED) to MAJ 30 April 1999, based on the 7 year maximum years in grade (MYIG) requirement for promotion to MAJ. Paragraph (b) states, in effect, that a RC officer who is recommended for promotion to the next higher grade by a selection board the first time they are considered for promotion and who is placed on an approved promotion list shall be promoted, without regard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076245C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal. Records available to the Board indicate the applicant entered active duty on 29 May 1969. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 28 May 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076250C070215
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 Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076254C070215
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 STATES : That he completed his 3-year enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076255C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: A discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate for members separating under these provisions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076257C070215
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 24 October 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002076257 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant’s military records show that he initially served in the U.S. Army Reserve from February 1988 to October 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076258C070215
The applicant reenlisted and served continuously from 28 April 1978-2 August 1990. The applicant was barred from reenlistment under the QMP after a DA Selection Board reviewed his records and determined that he was no longer eligible for reenlistment due to his past performance and conduct. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING __lls___ __bje___ __wdp___ DENY APPLICATION Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076266C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 28 August 1972, the applicant was also notified by his commander that he was being recommended for separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, for fraudulent entry, based on his concealment of his prior service in the Marine Corps (1 September to 30 September 1970), at the time of his enlistment. He provided discharge documents from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076267C070215
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the “Foreign Service Clasp”, the Oversea Service Bar or the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp as authorized awards. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076269C070215
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. Records available to the Board indicate the applicant entered active duty on 29 June 1967. The evidence confirms the applicant was wounded on two separate occasions while in Vietnam and as such, should be awarded two awards of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076276C070215
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. He stated that had he known what a discharge under other than honorable conditions would mean to his future, then he would never have accepted the discharge and would have served his sentence in confinement instead. On 12 June 1969, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-212,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076280C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ___tbr ___ ___rvo___ ___dhp _ DENY APPLICATION Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military Records INDEX |CASE ID |AR | |SUFFIX | | |RECON...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076285C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant was awarded the ARCOM by orders. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing that he was awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076297C070215
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. On the same day, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076309C070215
At the time of enlistment, the applicant was 17 years old and had completed 10 years of formal schooling. On 10 April 1972, the applicant, through his counsel, requested that the United States Army Court of Military Review reconsider the sentence and approve no sentence which included a BCD. On 23 May 1972, the applicant petitioned the United States Court of Military Appeals for a grant of review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076313C070215
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: Accordingly, she was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 4 February 2000, in the pay grade of E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076314C070215
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. During his second period of service, the record shows that he served in Korea from 9 September 1950 through 26 November 1951, with award of the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Distinguished Unit Citation. Once the Korean War Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076317C070215
The applicant requests that his rank be restored and that his records be corrected to show the period 30 September - 11 October 1966 was not lost time. The applicant was lawfully placed in pre-trial confinement on 30 September 1966 until his release on 12 October 1966 and lawfully reduced to Private First Class, E-3 upon his conviction by summary court-martial on 12 October 1966. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by restoring the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076323C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states, in pertinent part, that effective 1 August 1981, an individual is qualified for the Army Service Ribbon after completion of a military occupational specialty (MOS) producing course. The award may be granted retroactively to those who qualified prior to 1 August 1981 only if they had an active Army status after that date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076325C070215
The applicant states that he did not receive a Purple Heart for being wounded in the Republic of Vietnam and was "R.T.O. 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. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076328C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he originally enrolled in the RRMIIP for the amount of $5,000.00 in coverage; however, by the time he was briefed and enrolled in the RRMIIP he was mobilized and a determination was made at the National Guard Bureau (NGB) that he was eligible for enrollment in the amount of $1,000.00 per month only. In an application to this Board dated 18 December 2001, the applicant requested correction of his records to show that he enrolled in the RRMIIP at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076331C070215
APPLICANT STATES: That he was retired from the Army in 1981 with a diagnosis of syringomyelia. On 1 October 1981 a PEB determined that the applicant was unfit because of the abnormal condition of his cervical spinal cord with resultant sensory changes in his extremities. A 11 March 1983 VA clinical record shows that the applicant was diagnosed with syringomyelia, slowly progressive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076334C070215
The applicant indicates in a separate statement written to the Board that he does not believe that he was treated fairly after he returned from Vietnam; that he achieved the rank of specialist, pay grade E-4, in just 8 months due to hard work and education; that he used drugs; that alcohol and drug use was common among soldiers in Vietnam; that he returned to the United States and learned that he was addicted and that he was never told that help was available; that he was absent without...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076336C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The board of officers recommended that the applicant be discharged due to misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs [commission of a serious offense] and that he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. When discharge due to misconduct is authorized, a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.There is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076337C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In 1977 he retained an attorney to submit his request to the Army Discharge Review Board. Army Regulation 635-200 states in pertinent part that a soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076348C070215
There is no evidence in the applicant’s military records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of three bronze service stars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076349C070215
Records available to the Board indicate the applicant entered active duty on 9 February 1970. Other than his separation physical examination, no other medical records were available to the Board. Although the evidence confirming that the applicant was wounded in action while in Vietnam is not well documented, the Board concludes that the entry on his separation physical examination, the fact that his hospitalization and subsequent evacuation from Vietnam is consistent with his recollection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076351C070215
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: During the period 25 September through 7 October 1982, he was a member of the Army Reserve Delayed Enlistment Program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076354C070215
He could say the applicant performed his duties as they were required of him to do. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. The evidence of record shows that competent military medical authorities diagnosed the applicant with a personality disorder.