ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084513C070212
There are no orders for Army Commendation Medal in the applicant's service personnel records. 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 Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084514C070212
Evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action. The applicant's records show that he served as an infantryman and was paid combat infantry pay. As a result of being awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084516C070212
The applicant states that his alcohol-related offense was dismissed; he was in Germany from June 1999 – March 2001, and he was never awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal even though orders were issued. The applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, for the period 27 March 1996 to 26 March 1999, on Detachment A, 55th Personnel Services Battalion Orders 059-001 dated 28 February 2000. The Board notes that orders awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal, for the period 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084518C070212
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. He stated that he was placed in the alcohol and drug program for approximately 6 months and that he believed that he failed a urinalysis test because he just could not cope with military life.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084525C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his entitlement to award of the Bronze Star Medal with citation, the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Medical Badge. The applicant provides copies of an award citation and certificate to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal on 14 November 1969 for exceptionally meritorious achievement during the period 20 December 1969 to 10 October 1969. The applicant was also awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084526C070212
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. It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is awarded to any member who has been wounded or killed in action. During its review of this case, the Board discovered that the applicant is entitled to awards that were not included in either his record or his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084527C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084532C070212
His DD Form 214 for the period 27 January 1967 through 11 December 1978 does not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is sufficient evidence of record to show the applicant was wounded twice and awarded the Purple Heart both times.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084536C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Air Medal (AM) with 13 oak leaf clusters (OLC) during his first tour in Vietnam (28 August 1966 to 1 July 1967); however, he never received any additional awards of the AM during his second tour in Vietnam (May 1969 to May 1970). He had served 20 years, 1 month and 23 days of total active service and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the AM with 13 OLC, the Aircraft Crewman Badge, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084543C070212
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The Board also noted that Item 34 (Wounds Received In Action) on this form states "None". Based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084555C070212
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. The applicant is advised to wait until the Army publicizes instructions regarding how the KDSM should be requested and how it will be issued, before he submits an application to this Board requesting his record be corrected by adding this award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Army Good Conduct Medal, for his qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084566C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) does not reflect the Combat Infantryman Badge or that he was assigned to Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084569C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that her discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided, that she be reinstated and promoted to the rank of major. The Board has noted the applicant's contentions that she should be reinstated and promoted to the rank of major; however, she has failed to show that she was not properly considered by the promotion selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084577C070212
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 DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084587C070212
The applicant was honorably discharged on 18 November 1945. The Board reviewed Department of Veterans Affairs decisional document and noted that it does not show that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was treated wounds as a result of hostile action. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084596C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Reconsideration of his earlier request to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to upgrade his discharge from an undesirable discharge to a general discharge. COUNSEL STATES : The Disabled American Veterans, as counsel for the applicant, supports the applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge from an undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The Board noted the applicant's contentions that he was subject to “double jeopardy.” Evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084597C070212
His counsel contends, in effect, that based on the results of the Article 32 investigation, the command opted to drop the charges against the applicant and proceed with a GOMOR and show-cause board. The GOMOR was filed on 13 April 2001 and the show-cause board was conducted on 22 May 2001, which found that the applicant did not assault or threaten his wife, and contradicted the allegations in the GOMOR. After hearing testimony and reviewing the evidence presented, the show-cause board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084604C070212
The USAPDA noted that the MEB diagnosis of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage was not a proper diagnosis as it related to a past condition which actually left residual conditions. The USAPDA noted that the PEB did not rate the applicant's carpal tunnel syndrome (left or right) as the PEB did not find sufficient evidence to support a finding of unfit. The Board agrees with the USAPDA's opinion regarding the error in rating the applicant's cubital tunnel syndrome.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084607C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 14 April 1976, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The Board reviewed the applicant’s record of service which included four nonjudicial punishments, two special court-martial convictions, and 280 days of lost time and determined that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084609C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her 18 November 1986 nonjudicial punishment (NJP) imposed under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and her removal as a Drill Sergeant Candidate, filed on the restricted (R) fiche of her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), be expunged from her records. In support of her case, she submits a physician's recommendation for her return to Drill Sergeant Duty, a reinstatement authorization for the Drill Sergeant Program and orders awarding her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084610C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his Department of the Army Form 3286-59, which was part of his enlistment contract, stated that the form was used under Title 10, United States Code to “record contractual obligations to enlistees, guarantees and annexes enlistment contract.” He notes, in effect, that the form indicated that one of his enlistment incentives was the LRP. Additionally, as part of the applicant’s enlistment processing, he initialed a Department of the Army Form 3286-66...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084612C070212
The applicant requests that the record of his nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, and his letter of removal from the Drill Sergeant Development Program (DSDP) be removed from his OMPF (Official Military Personnel File) or be transferred to the restricted portion of his record. On 3 January 2003 the applicant submitted a request to the Army Suitability Board to have the derogatory information removed or transferred from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084613C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 135-101 provides the policy and sets forth the procedures for Reserve Appointment of Army Medical Department (AMEDD) officers with or without a concurrent call to active duty. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded 4 years of appropriate credit for his degrees that were earned and awarded simultaneously to qualify for entry as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084614C070212
The PERSCOM stated that an MC officer with no constructive service credit other than that granted for his or her medical degree will be commissioned as a captain with a date of rank as of the day he or she enters active duty. The OTSG recommends that the applicant be awarded an additional two years of constructive credit for her Master of Education degree. In that regard, since a Master of Education degree is authorized constructive service credit for establishing entry grade and promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084618C070212
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 12 March 1999, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084619C070212
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. On 3 May 1996, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The Board notes the applicant submitted all the paperwork required by the Army to obtain a compassionate reassignment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084623C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that her husband was wounded in action during WWII and was never awarded the Purple Heart for his wounds. The exact date of his treatment is not indicated on those records and there is no indication that he was ever awarded the Purple Heart for his wounds/injuries, those records show he was hospitalized for 59 days. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084625C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He provides his DD Form 214 and one Purple Heart certificate (which shows he was wounded on 20 May 1969) as supporting evidence. The applicant and a group of other soldiers were awarded the Purple Heart on General Orders Number 4923, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, dated 5 June 1969 for wounds received on 20 May 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084633C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge from under other than honorable conditions. The Board reviewed the available records pertaining to the applicant's service, which included three special court-martial convictions for 68 days of being AWOL and one nonjudicial punishment for dereliction in the performance of his duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084642C070212
The applicant submitted two requests to the Army Discharge Review Board asking that his discharge be upgraded. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: However, the applicant himself stated in his request for discharge that he had no problems in the Army until his arrival in Alaska.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084644C070212
This document confirms that when he was honorably REFRAD on 11 September 1984, he held the rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6, and that he had satisfactorily served in that rank and pay grade for the entire 6 year and 2 month period of active duty service documented by this separation document. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was promoted to SSG/E-6 and satisfactorily served on active duty in that grade from 12 July 1978 to 11 September 1984. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084646C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that her reentry (RE) code of 4 be upgraded to a 2, that her separation code be changed, and that the bar to reenlistment be removed from her records. The evidence of record indicates that the applicant requested to be discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, paragraph 5b after being barred from reenlistment. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was given RE code 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084648C070212
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service in military operations against an armed enemy. Therefore, the FSM is entitled to correction of his records to show three additional bronze service stars, to be affixed to his Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. There is no evidence that the FSM was awarded, or recommended for, a separate award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084649C070212
The evidence of record does confirm that the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service, from 25 September 1969 to 30 April 1971, 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 awarding the individual concerned the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, for his honorable period of service from 25 September 1969 to 30 April 1971; by showing that he earned the Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084653C070212
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 7 October 1987 does not show he was awarded the Parachutist Badge nor that he completed the Airborne Course. Army Regulation 635-5, effective 15 October 1973 and the version in effect at the time of the applicant's separation from active duty on 1 July 1974, provided that formal in-service training course successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 would be entered in item 27 (Remarks). The fact the applicant had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084656C070212
The applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) for the period 29 May 1965 through 28 May 1968 while he was serving in the rank and pay grade, Staff Sergeant, E-6. This determination took into account one infraction for which he received nonjudicial punishment while he served in the pay grade E-5 and two court-martial convictions while he served in pay grade E-7. That all Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by advancing the applicant to the rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084660C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show all of his awards and decorations including a Bronze Star Medal. It is appropriate to award the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 8 July 1969 through 7 February 1971. Having served in Vietnam during three campaign periods, he is entitled to three bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084667C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he and his spouse elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Both of them elected not to participate in the SBP and signed the DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel). On 19 June 2001, the applicant signed a typewritten DD Form 2656 which indicated he elected to participate in the SBP for spouse only coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084670C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, Item 30 (Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show that he was an Infantry rifleman. The evidence shows that the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 23 October 1943 and that he reported for duty on 13 November 1943. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the following awards in Item 33 (Decoration and Citations); World...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084673C070212
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 7 August 2003 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003084673 The Awards Branch of the Total Army Personnel Command has advised, in similar cases, that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The evidence of record shows the applicant participated in one campaign while in Korea and three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084674C070212
On 22 October 1964, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for failure to maintain his personal clothing. He applied to this Board and on 11 December 1968, this Board also denied his appeal. That the Department issue to him an Honorable Discharge Certificate from the Army of the United States, dated 24 November 1965, in lieu of the general discharge of the same date held by him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084675C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that he should not be denied these awards to which he is entitled based on the wounds he received in action during his combat service in Korea. The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart, for being wounded in action in Korea on 1 September 1950, the Purple Heart 1 st Oak Leaf Cluster, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084677C070212
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge be corrected to show that he was discharged by reason of disability and that his discharge be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084681C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is insufficient evidence to grant his request for award of the Purple Heart. NOTE : The Army Review Boards Agency in St. Louis is requested to correct the applicant's records to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, the Valorous Unit Award, two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084687C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that his 25 August 2000 DD Form 214 does not show his foreign service in Kosovo, and that it incorrectly lists his rank as PV2/E-2. The DD Form 214, issued to and signed by the applicant on 25 August 2000, the date of his separation, shows that he held the rank and pay grade of PVT/E-2 at that time. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned held the rank and pay grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084690C070212
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084691C070212
The above regulation also provides for award of the United Nations Service Medal. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board For Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214. a. awarding the applicant the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal, then adding these awards to the applicant's DD Form 214; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084692C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. While the applicant’s EER’s show that he performed his duties to a high degree of proficiency and professionalism, he was not recommended for any award. A commander is in the best position to evaluate whether a soldier is worthy of an award, since the commander has an overview of the performance and accomplishments of everyone in his or her command.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084693C070212
The applicant states that he was never a cook while he was in the Army. However, his Separation Qualification Record (WD AGO Form 100) shows that he performed the duties of a cook for 1 year and 4 months. However his WD AGO Form 100 also shows that he held a telephone and telegraph lineman MOS for 1 year and 8 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084695C070212
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 FSM’s military records were not available to the Board for review. However, the Board does find the information provided in the OTSG admission record, coupled with the VA medical documents provided by counsel are sufficiently credible to support the FSM’s entitlement to the PH, when coupled with the...