ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080442C070215
The applicant’s military records show that after being inducted and entering active duty on 2 April 1962, he was assigned to Korea for 10 months and 25 days, from 24 May 1963 through 19 April 1964. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. a. by correcting his DD Form 214, dated 2 April 1964, to show 10 months and 25 days foreign service; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080446C070215
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: On 19 July 1963, the Board of Review, United States Army reviewed the applicant’s case, and it held that the findings of guilty and the sentence as approved by the convening authority were correct in law and fact.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080450C070215
An email from the U. S. Army Personnel Command, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, dated 20 August 2002 indicates that the applicant can request consideration by the 1997 Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board as an omit from the 1997 board without going through this Board for approval. In accordance with information provided by the U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command, the applicant can request consideration by the 1997 Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board as an omit from the 1997 board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080451C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. APPLICANT STATES : That he received a Purple Heart, but it is not shown on his discharge document. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant sustained an injury to his right wrist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080458C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Review of these records did not reveal any General Orders authorizing the applicant an award of the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded, or was recommended for award of, the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080474C070215
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 September 1965 for a period of 2 years. For Vietnam service, one OSB is authorized for each period of 6 months of active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. 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) correcting Item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080483C070215
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, evidence available to the Board shows the applicant was awarded MOS 378 and served with the 36th Engineer Regiment during World War II. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080486C070215
There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation to the applicant. 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. Orders show the applicant was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080488C070215
At the time of his enlistment, the applicant completed several enlistment forms indicating that the Student Loan Repayment Program was one of his enlistment incentives; including the Department of the Army Form 3286-59 (Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program/U.S. Additionally, as part of the applicant’s enlistment processing, he initialed a Department of the Army Form 3286-66 (Statement of Understanding United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program) indicating that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080489C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be granted severance pay and retired pay. 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080490C070215
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was discharged because a pre-existing condition was aggravated by the period of service and that he should have had a medical discharge. On 4 February 1964 his company commander recommended that the battalion commander authorize elimination from the service for unsuitability. On 13 April 1964 the applicant was separated with a general discharge under Army Regulation 635-209.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080493C070215
Army Regulation 670-1, in effect at the time, governs the requirements for the Overseas Service Bar. However, in the absence of orders, flight records or other evidence of record showing the applicant was recommended for, awarded or otherwise met the qualifications for award of the Air Medal, the Board determined that this letter is not sufficient as a basis for award of the Air Medal. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080499C070215
The applicant submitted an application to the Army Grade Determination Board (AGRDB) requesting advancement on the Retired List to the pay grade of E-7. However, on 17 October 2002, the AGRDB determined that the applicant was not eligible for advancement, under the provisions of Title 10, United States Code, Section 3964, because he was never promoted to, paid as, or served in a rank and pay grade above SSG/E-6 while on active duty and it denied his request. By law, in order to be advanced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080512C070215
In support of his application he submits his RRMIIP enrollment packet dated 12 July 1997; a copy of his RRMIIP appeal packet; a copy of orders dated 24 August 1997, ordering him to active duty effective 19 August 1997; a copy of orders dated 9 April 1998, releasing him from active duty effect 18 April 1998; a copy of a memorandum dated 31 July 1998 from the former commander of the 805 th MP Company attesting to the fact that the applicant was not properly briefed regarding the RRMIIP until...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080515C070215
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. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to support this contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080516C070215
The applicant submitted an application to the Army Grade Determination Board (AGRDB) requesting advancement on the Retired List to the pay grade of E-7. However, on 17 October 2002, the AGRDB determined that the applicant was not eligible for advancement, under the provisions of Title 10, United States Code, Section 3964, because he was never promoted to, paid as, or served in a rank and pay grade above SSG/E-6 while on active duty and it denied his request. By law, in order to be advanced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080520C070215
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 show award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) or the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080523C070215
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the "Expeditionary Medal" [correctly known as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal], the "Joint Service Medal" [correctly known as the Joint Service Achievement Medal or the Joint Service Commendation Medal], the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and seven awards of the Army Achievement Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080527C070215
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Army Personnel Command Message Number 99-100 (with a Date/Time Group of 121605Z March 1999) authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as a one-time exception to Department of Defense and Service policy, for qualifying service in support of Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080531C070215
APPLICANT STATES : That a record of nonjudicial punishment he received under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in April 1997, was not placed in his performance fiche until July 2000. His 29 January 2002, request to move the Article 15 from his performance fiche to his restricted fiche was approved on 4 June 2002, however he feels an injustice occurred because the Article 15, which had served it intended purpose, was in his records when he was nonselected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080532C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that a 20 March 1998 general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). COUNSEL CONTENDS : The applicant's appeal to the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) provided clear and convincing proof that the intended purpose had been served and that it was in the best interests of the Army for it to be transferred to the restricted portion of the applicant's OMPF. The applicant had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080534C070215
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he completed 4 years, 5 months, and 28 days of active military service and he had 145 days of lost time due to being in military confinement. 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 | 2002080553C070215
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant at the time confirmed that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial, and accordingly was assigned an SPD code of 246. It also stipulates that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member was credited with while serving in the RVN. Therefore, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080563C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His separation document does not reflect entitlement to the Purple Heart and item 29 (wounds received n action with enemy forces) reflects "NONE." 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080566C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the evening of 20 July 1966, when the applicant’s superior noncommissioned officer (NCO) and two other sergeants entered the room where he was sleeping, the applicant inquired of them if they were discussing his being drunk and messing up on his first duty assignment. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080568C070215
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his awards of the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and his Certificate of Achievement. A review of unit records at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland, by a staff member of the Board, revealed a copy of orders awarding him the ARCOM as well as the recommendation; however, there was no evidence that the applicant was ever wounded/injured as a result of enemy action, that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080571C070215
The applicant’s military records show that on 7 April 1997, Orders Number 97-9, issued by Headquarters, 95 th Division, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, authorized his promotion to SGM, effective 7 April 1997. In view of the facts of this case, the Board finds that the applicant’s promotion to SGM/E-9 was unconditional and his subsequent reduction to MSG/E-8 was improper. In addition, the Board finds that it would also be appropriate to amend Orders Number 02-043-016, dated 12 February 2002,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080578C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 9 October 1986, the commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for misconduct with a GD. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080587C070215
The applicant states that he believes that he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for a wound he received in Vietnam when a piece of shrapnel hit him in the inner left thigh. The Board finds that there is sufficient evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was in fact wounded in Vietnam and should have been awarded the Purple Heart for his wound. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080592C070215
The applicant’s separation document notes that he returned to the United States in March 1945 and was honorably discharged on 28 June 1945 under a certificate of disability for discharge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Prisoner of War Medal. The Board, accepts the documents provided by the applicant as evidence to conclude that he was a POW of German forces for approximately 6 hours on the morning of 16 December 1944, when his unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080593C070215
He also requests that the Jungle Warfare Course, the Ranger Course and the Airborne Course be shown in item 14 (Military Education) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with an effective date of 24 March 2002. In pertinent part it states that item 14 (Military Education) will list formal in service training courses of 40 hours or more successfully completed during the period of service covered by title, length in weeks, and month and year completed. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080594C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant's commander initiated a recommendation to discharge the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, by reason of a personality disorder. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5; by reason of a personality disorder and was properly issued an RE Code of "3" in accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080599C070215
The opinion states that the discharge proceedings were proper and in accordance with Army Regulations; however, authority should be given to void the discharge and allow the applicant to transfer to the Retired Reserve so he may continue to receive his VSI payments. Those documents were never received; however, the Board concludes that it is reasonable to believe that the applicant would have requested to be transferred to the Retired Reserve, with the continuation of his remaining VSI...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080609C070215
He is also entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars for his participation in following four campaigns, the Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, the Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, the DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive. Evidence shows the applicant was wounded in action on 16 September 1970, while serving in Republic of Vietnam, and is entitled to award of the Purple Heart. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080610C070215
On 15 December 1989, a memorandum was dispatched to the applicant from the Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center (EREC) informing him that the Calendar Year 1989 Sergeant First Class Promotion Selection Board had reviewed his records and determined that he should be barred from reenlistment under the QMP based on the presence of five noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) indicating deficiencies/weaknesses in physical fitness/military bearing. Soldiers whose continued service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080616C070215
This citation states that the applicant received the Silver Star for gallantry in action on 21 March 1945 in Germany. There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Silver Star to the applicant. a. by adding the entries, "Purple Heart", "Silver Star", "Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge)" and "Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp" in item 32 (Decorations and Citations on the WD AGO Form 53-55 of the individual concerned;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080617C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted on 12 December 1967. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards currently listed on his DD Form 214, the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080621C070215
The Board noted the applicant's request to correct his records to show award of the Combat Action Ribbon. 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 showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080625C070215
There is no evidence of record that he participated in any military activities while assigned to the Army Reserve. The back of the form states that retired pay is granted to soldiers who have completed 20 years of qualifying service for retirement and attain the age of 60. Notwithstanding that the applicant provided evidence that he had additional active duty service that had not been recorded prior to 1994, there is insufficient evidence of record, or provided by the applicant, that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080635C070215
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. 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 | 2002080638C070215
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) seeking a discharge upgrade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080650C070215
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. Review of these records did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080654C070215
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. 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. a. by adding the entries, "Purple Heart" and "Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge)" in item 33 (Decorations and Citations) on the WD AGO Form 53-55 of the individual concerned:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080655C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, one award of the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, and the Parachutist Badge. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he was wounded twice. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, 3 awards of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080667C070215
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 Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080671C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was unjustly discharged for a personality disorder and that there is no evidence that he has a personality disorder. On 13 July 2001, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending him for separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, by reason of a personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080674C070215
Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant was entitled to receive CIB based on his service as a Radio Operator with an infantry unit in the RVN, as indicated in the Unit Orders he provided. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service, from 10 July 1967 to 23 December 1969, which entitles him to receive the first award of the AGCM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080677C070215
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his second award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device, that he be issued the second award of the BSM and that he be awarded the Purple Heart. Accordingly, the Board finds that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for his injury on 23 February 1969. b. by correcting his records to show that he was awarded the BSM with "V" Device and issuing him a "V" Device for wear on his already awarded BSM; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080679C070215
In February 2002, the applicant submitted a request asking that he be reinstated on the promotion list and that he be scheduled to attend the ANCOC. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that the effective date and date of rank of his promotion to SFC/E-7 should be restored to 8 January 2000, because the revocation of this promotion was based on an unverified and flawed body fat measurement that resulted in his unjustly being denied enrollment in the ANCOC, and it finds this claim has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080688C070215
Evidence of record also shows the applicant was a prisoner of war during the Korean War. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant was promoted to sergeant prior to his discharge on 14 October 1953. Based on the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was separated from active duty on 4 October 1953 with the rank of sergeant.