ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077128C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : He never had kidney or bladder problems before he entered on active duty. The physicians treating the applicant determined that his illnesses existed prior to his entry on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077133C070215
The applicant requests that his National Guard Bureau Form 22 (Report of Separation Record of Service in the Army National Guard of the United States and the Army National Guard of California) be corrected to show that his separation date was 15 February 1953 vice 15 February 1950. However, item 7 (date of discharge) shows that the applicant was separated on 15 February 1950. While the applicant's military personnel records were not available to the Board, clearly the evidence that is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077140C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The DA Form 2173 noted that a military police investigation revealed the applicant hit the bunk on which the rifle was resting and the rifle fell to the floor and discharged one round which hit him in the right leg. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077141C070215
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 states, in effect, that he should be awarded the PH for wounds he received while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded or recommended for the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077142C070215
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: The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s discharge are not present in the available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077156C070215
The applicant states that the Purple Heart he received is not shown on his DD Form 214. 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 for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. 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 Combat Infantryman Badge, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077167C070215
The issue as to whether this change in policy would be implemented retroactively to prisoners of war from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War was considered several times. 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 separation document. Additionally, the Board is convinced, based on the information contained in his Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077182C070215
The applicant requests that her Report of Separation, DD Form 214, be corrected to show she completed the Medical Field Service School and to change "abortion" to a better medical term. Item 30 of the DD Form 214 would contain all service schools, including dates and major course, successfully completed. The entry "Incomplete Abortion" in item 38 of the applicant's DD Form 214 is not technically incorrect although it appears that "Spontaneous, Incomplete Abortion" would have been a more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077183C070215
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 | 2002077186C070215
There also is no recommendation for award of the Air Medal in the applicant’s records. There are no orders for the Combat Readiness Medal in the applicant’s service personnel records. The Board also noted there are no orders for award of the Air Medal or a recommendation for award of the Air Medal in the applicant’s service personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077189C070215
Block 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant’s DA Form 20 does not include the BSM, PH, or the PUC in the list of authorized awards entered. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that makes any suggestion that he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH, BSM, or Expert Qualification Badge (M-16) during his tenure on active duty. Therefore, the Board finds that the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service that entitles him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077190C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. That search failed to reveal any evidence to show that the applicant had been awarded or recommended for the Bronze Star Medal. There is no available evidence that he was ever awarded or recommended for an award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077194C070215
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 Board considered the service medical records provided in support of the applicant’s claim for award of the Purple Heart. The applicant signed his discharge document on 1 December 1945 attesting that he was not wounded in action and not entitled to award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077197C070215
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077198C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect two awards of the Purple Heart and any other decorations he is entitled too. The applicant was discharged on 29 March 1946. There were no medical records available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077201C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart and a "meritorious award." NOTE: Officials at the ARBA Support Division in St. Louis are requested to administratively correct the applicant’s separation document to reflect award of the Army of Occupation Medal with "Germany" clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077203C070215
However, the Board determined that this medical record is not sufficient by itself as a basis for award of the Purple Heart in view of evidence of record which shows the applicant was not wounded and did not receive the Purple Heart. 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 for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077214C070215
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 | 2002077224C070215
In support of his application, he submits a letter of explanation, dated 20 July 2002; a copy of his DD Form 214; a military pay voucher, dated 12 November 1996, for casual pay in the amount of $2907; and Orders 305-01, dated 31 October 1996. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was not authorized TAMP benefits. There is insufficient evidence to show the applicant did not receive the amount of separation pay to which he was entitled.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077226C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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: Further, other than through a self-authored statement, the applicant also failed to provide any documentary evidence of reprisal or a record of his pre-trial confinement or reduction processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077227C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That she be authorized an antedated reenlistment. In that response, the unit retention NCO stated that the applicant was transferred out of her unit while she was within her 90-day window to reenlist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077230C070215
He was also informed that he would receive a written counseling statement every 90 days for the next year. On 13 November 1998, the applicant extended his period of service for 3 years; thereby establishing 17 November 2001 as his new expiration of term of service (ETS) date. On 27 September 1999, the applicant’s unit commander requested that the applicant be reduced from SSG/E-6 to SGT/E-5 for inefficiency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077233C070215
On 30 September 1981, the approval authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 and directed that he be separated with a UOTHC discharge in pay grade E-1. 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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077234C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 4 May 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. The applicant acknowledged that he could receive an UOTHC discharge in his request for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077234_C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 4 May 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. The applicant acknowledged that he could receive an UOTHC discharge in his request for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077239C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: On 6 March 1968, the applicant, still undergoing AIT, accepted NJP for being AWOL from 4-5 March 1968. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002077239SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20030313TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19690415DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-212DISCHARGE REASONA51.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.144.50002.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077240C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 2 May 1973, the commander at the USARB requested that the applicant be processed for separation under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200. The USARB was established in 1968 as the U.S. Army Correctional Training Facility (CTF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077246C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. A 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 Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation which are not shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077265C070215
The applicant requests that her late father, the former service member (FSM), be awarded the Purple Heart for combat wounds received during World War I. The applicant states that the FSM was wounded on 2 November 1918, in Argonne, France. 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 for wounds sustained in action in France on 2 November 1918, the World War I Victory Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077267C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 15 January 1966 he transferred to Vietnam with his unit where he served as a cook. There is no evidence of record to substantiate the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077269C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In fact, the Board notes that he was granted a "special leave" as part of his request to extend his tour of duty in Vietnam and not because of any family situation. Additionally, although the applicant indicated in his request that he was not absent without leave between January and February 1972, and purports that his medical records would so indicate, the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077278C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that a misinterpretation of the governing regulation related to his transfer from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) to the ARNG resulted in his receiving an incorrect promotion date to CW2. As confirmed in the NGB, because he was not transferred into the ARNG from an inactive status as defined by the regulation, the applicant was eligible to be promoted to CW2 on 8 August 1997, the same day he was appointed in the ARNG. Therefore, the Board concludes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077280C070215
On 5 December 1969, a DA Form 2339 (Application For Voluntary Retirement) was prepared with the retirement date of 1 October 1970. The DD Form 214, dated 31 August 1972 was clearly in error by showing 1 year and 21 days net service this period; 22 years, 6 months and 25 days other service; and 23 years, 7 months and 16 days total creditable for basic pay and total active service. That all of the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in item 22,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077281C070215
The applicant requests that award of the Army Achievement Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). However, there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Army Achievement Medal based on these certificates. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 12 February 1998 to 20 August 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077282C070215
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077286C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That the effective date of his promotion to major be corrected to 21 February 1998. The effective date of promotion for commissioned officers may not precede the date on which the promotion memorandum is issued. He opined that, since the President did not approve the recommendation until 31 August 1998, this was the earliest date that the applicant could legally be promoted and recommended that the applicant’s request be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077288C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's records contain no evidence which confirms he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The Board does note that the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 16 April 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077293C070215
Orders were in the applicant's personnel records and the award was posted to Item 41, DA Form 20; however, it was not included in the applicant's DD Form 214 on his release from active duty. The applicant was awarded the CIB by Special Orders 224, Headquarters, 25 th Infantry Division, dated 12 August 1970, and so, this award will be shown on the DD Form 214. That all Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by re-issuing a DD Form 214 to the applicant and show all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077295C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he was erroneously placed on the Retired List with the rank title of master sergeant (MSG) instead of 1SG. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 12, paragraph 12-17, specifies that noncommissioned officers holding the rank and pay grade of MSG/E-8 at retirement, whose records show successful service as a 1SG/E-8, will be placed on the Retired List with the rank title “first sergeant.” It also specifies, among other things, that in order to be placed on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077296C070215
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. On 22 January 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The Board also noted the applicant received five nonjudicial punishments, two special courts-martial, and was AWOL for over 600 days after returning from Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077298C070215
Item 5 (Oversea Service) on the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he completed a normal overseas tour in Italy from 2 July 1979 through 29 September 1981. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Service Ribbon and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077299C070215
His discharge document, with an effective date of 4 September 1973, does not show the Air Medal as an authorized award. The applicant's personnel records contain Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade General Orders Number 3554, dated 27 November 1972, which awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam from 27 November 1971 to 27 November 1972. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077302C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. The Board is also satisfied that the applicant met the requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. He was awarded the associated badges and component bars and his records should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077303C070215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report or Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the "Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with 3 rd palm award." 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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077306C070215
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, the “Air Assault Medal” (correctly known as the Air Medal) and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). There are no orders for the Air Medal in the applicant’s service personnel records. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077308C070215
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 | 2002077309C070215
12) A 15 July 2002 letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records denying reconsideration of the applicant's request to correct his records to promote him to the rank of first sergeant, pay grade E-8, or to chief warrant officer four (CW4). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The medical board records on 22 October 1952, show that the applicant was a SGT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077312C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He also states that he was released to his Reserve unit on a Hardship discharge. The Board considered the applicant's request to correct item 19 on his DD Form 214 to show "HARDSHIP" instead of "ORDERED TO ACDUTRA."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077317C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On an unknown date, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for the period of AWOL from 4 June 1969-3 June 1970. On 22 June 1970, the separation authority approved separation with a UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077319C070215
The applicant requests in effect, that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service with the 101 st Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam from April 1968 through November 1970. According to DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned during his tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam, the 5 th...