ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067615C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the correct spelling of his name with an “e” instead of an “o” in the 7 th digit of his surname and that his rank be changed from SP3 to SP5 on his Certification of Military Service. The evidence of record clearly shows the spelling of the applicant’s name is correct except for the Certification of Military Service, which should be corrected accordingly. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067617C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to show his 211 days of active duty and 5 plus years of service in the Army National Guard (ARNG). The DD Form 214 he was issued shows that he completed 6 months of active duty during that period and had 3 months and 1 day of prior inactive (ARNG not on active duty) service. All the evidence of record shows that the applicant’s DD Form 214 is correct, that he served 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067623C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The PEB properly rated only conditions determined to be physically unfitting for military service at the time of discharge, thus compensating the applicant for loss of a military career. Thus, the VA ratings may be higher than the those that are awarded by the Army but such higher VA ratings do not establish error or injustice the Army's disability ratings and discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067625C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The chain of command did not accept his conditional waiver and the applicant appeared before an administrative separation board, represented by counsel, on 16 July 1992, at 0930 hours. The administrative separation board which considered the applicant’s case and recommended his discharge, was properly convened and functioned in compliance with pertinent regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067629C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show his retired grade title as First Sergeant (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 in the grade title “first sergeant.” It also specifies, among other things, that in order to be placed on the Retired List as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067631C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 27 March 1975, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for civil conviction with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence of record to show he was wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067634C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On an unknown date, the appropriate authority approved the separation action and directed that the applicant be separated with a GD and not to be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve. She had completed 2 years, 3 months, and 9 days of creditable military service and she had no recorded lost time.On 30 January 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067635C070402
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 appropriate authority approved the bar to reenlistment on 5 November 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067641C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: There is no indication in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067648C070402
APPLICANT STATES : That these awards were never listed in his records. The applicant was awarded one award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in June 1944 and the French Croix de Guerre by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) of Docket Number AC98-09802 on 4 November 1998. Evidence available to the Board shows the applicant was wounded in June 1944 as a result of hostile action and was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067650C070402
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. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067652C070402
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 | 2002067654C070402
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was discharged on 31 May 1988, instead of 31 May 1980. On 23 May 1988, orders were published discharging the applicant with a discharge date of 31 May 1988. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant was separated on 31 May 1988, and not 31 May 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067655C070402
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show that: The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067657C070402
The applicant states that he was awarded the BSM (V) and was wounded in action in Vietnam. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant’s entitlement to the award of the BSM (V) and the PH and his records should be corrected by publication of orders for award of the PH, and showing the award on his DD Form 214. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the BSM (V) as shown on the 1 st Cavalry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067659C070402
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. He notes that she became more upset and told him that he had “failed to carryout a direct order so therefore, [she was] recommending that [he] be given a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067660C070402
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. At the time of the Board’s 20 December 2001 decision in this case, it was the intent of the Board to make the applicant’s record as administratively correct as possible after granting the relief requested. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the Board’s recommendation appearing in the proceedings dated 20 December 2001 (docket number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067661C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The U. S. Court of Military Appeals granted the applicant’s petition for review and on 22 November 1972 he was returned to duty pending completion of the appellate review. 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 | 2002067662C070402
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. Therefore, the Board determined that there was insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067664C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and all authorized awards for that service. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in the RVN or contiguous waters That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing on the DD Forms 214 issued on 3 April 1973 and on 29 June 1992 that the individual concerned served overseas in RVN for 4 months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067666C070402
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: If the applicant can provide medical records showing the date and nature of the injury, the length of hospitalization and date of discharge from the hospital, and a line of duty determination, she may apply for reconsideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067667C070402
The applicant states that he was not given credit on his discharge document for the Guadalcanal and the New Guinea campaigns. Evidence of record shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these awards. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records, but only as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067668C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His records show that he was assigned to the United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Training Group for duty as a radio operator. While it is possible that the applicant did engage the enemy in Vietnam and/or the neighboring countries of Vietnam, neither the available records or the evidence submitted by the applicant provide sufficient credible evidence to show that such was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067670C070402
He contends that the review board did not have the original copy of his work to compare with his resources and therefore, relied on insufficient evidence when ordering his dismissal for plagiarism. In item 16 (Comments), the preparing official indicated that the applicant was dismissed from the USASMC for misconduct for plagiarism under the provisions of Army Regulation 351-1 (Individual Military Education and Training), paragraph 5-30. By a memorandum dated 12 July 2001, the U.S. Total...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067671C070402
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to an infantry unit. Correction of the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show this award is appropriate. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show the Parachutist Badge, 2 Overseas Service Bars, the Expert Badge with Rifle Bar and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067676C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was discharged on 1 August 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, in pay grade E-1. On 5 February 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067677C070402
On 7 November 1974 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military decoration other than a service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067680C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no indication in the available records that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. 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 | 2002067686C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show that he was awarded three Purple Hearts. That policy was changed in 1996, but to receive the Purple Heart, the individual had to provide three forms of supporting documentation. The applicant did not provide the necessary documentation and therefore his request for award of the Purple Heart must be denied, at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067703C070402
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 available to the Board, and the applicant has not provided any evidence, which shows that his eye injury resulted from hostile action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show the awards of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the RVN Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067704C070402
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and all other medals, decorations, and badges that he is entitled to. The Department of Defense has assigned responsibility to the Department of the Air Force for distribution of the Korean War Service Medal to eligible veterans of all services. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067705C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait, the Combat Medical Badge, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, the Driver Badge and any other awards or decorations to which he may be entitled. The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067707C070402
The applicant requests that his General Discharge (GD) be upgraded to an Honorable Discharge (HD). On 20 September 1976, the applicant's company commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program, or EDP), Army Regulation 635-200. There is no indication that the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) seeking a discharge upgrade within the statutory time limit imposed by that board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067710C070402
APPLICANT STATES : That she enlisted in 1994 for the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). Her Brigade Reenlistment Counselor advised her to resubmit a copy of her original enlistment contract and a DOD Educational Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Annual Application, DD Form 2475, to the Education Incentives and Counseling Branch, U. S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM). On 14 September 2001, the Department of Education informed the applicant that her loan in the current principal amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067711C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067716C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) for service in Desert Storm, completion of the Instruction/Operator Training Course (Exportable) during the period 13 to 17 July 1987, completion of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (BFV) Gunner Course on 26 June 1987, and the BFV Master Gunner Course completed on 25 May 1989. Army Regulation 635-5 also indicates that, under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067725C070402
The applicant requests in effect, that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and that his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect the BSM. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was entitled to the first award of the AGCM for the period of 19 March 1968 through 16 January 1970 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067727C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He had completed 1 year, 8 months, and 17 days of active military service and he had 67 days lost time due to being AWOL and in confinement.On 29 July 1977, the ADRB upgraded the applicant’s UD to a GD under the provisions of the DOD SDRP.On 26 July 1978, the ADRB reviewed the applicant’s discharge upgrade under the provisions of Public Law 95-126 and determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067730C070402
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with an effective date of 29 August 1990 to show that he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C (Indirect Fire Infantryman) for 2 years and 9 months; correction of item 5 (Date of Birth) to show 25 January 1969; and correction of item 27 (Reentry Code) to show reentry (RE) code 1A. Item 11 (Primary Specialty) on the applicant’s DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067733C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The specifics are not present in the available records; however, his records do show that he was reduced to the pay grade of E-4 on that date. On 28 June 1985, the United States Army Court of Military Review affirmed the findings and sentence as approved by the court-martial convening authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067734C070402
The applicant requests in effect, that his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge, WD AGO 53-55, be corrected to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and three Battle Stars. The applicant’s military records show that he entered the Army of the United States on 25 January 1943. There is sufficient evidence of record to show that the applicant was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067738C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. Further, on the date of his discharge, he was ineligible for reenlistment as a result of his homosexual admission, and being processed for early separation for this reason.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067740C070402
Her DD Form 214 shows 11 months and 29 days of foreign service. At the time of the applicant’s discharge in 1994 there were no provisions for entering on the DD Form 214 information showing the foreign country in which a soldier served when deployed with her unit. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant served in Somalia from 11 May 1993 through 22 August 1993; that item 12f of her DD Form 214 reflect an additional 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067742C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be considered for promotion to captain (CPT) in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) under criteria for 1994 through 1999. The applicant states that he was promoted to first lieutenant (1LT) in the USAR on 7 October 1990. The applicant was eligible for promotion to CPT on 6 October 1994, but his record was erroneously not considered by promotion boards from 1994 through 1999 that should have considered him for promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067744C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for receipt of non-regular retirement pay and benefits at age 60. The applicant's service personnel records contain a letter, dated 19 July 1986, with a suspense date of "Aug 19 1986" from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center which notified him that his official records show that he had failed to complete the CGSOC. Evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067745C070402
The applicant requests that his date of birth be corrected on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation). The applicant states that his date of birth is 17 January 1916, not 17 June 1916. The applicant’s Birth Certificate shows his date of birth as 17 January 1916.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067753C070402
He was promoted to major with a date of rank and promotion effective date of 3 January 2000. Notwithstanding the delay, the effective date of promotion shall remain as 3 January 2000, the date the President approved the board, and the applicant is not further entitled to additional pay and allowances for the date of rank adjustment. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was promoted to major effective 3 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067754C070402
The available records do not show that he received any wounds in action nor is the Purple Heart listed as an authorized award. In addition to being present when the applicant was wounded, this witness says that he was also the company medic and that he personally provided first aid to the applicant. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Purple Heart for this combat related injury and to show it on his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067757C070402
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: On two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067760C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 14 January 1972 to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster)) and the Bronze Star...