ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086602C070212
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. Had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086603C070212
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. 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 applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with Second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086604C070212
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 awarded the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and that his records be corrected to reflect all of his authorized awards. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant was ever awarded the CMB or that he was ever assigned to an infantry unit as an aidman (medic).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086610C070212
Item 22c (Foreign Service) of the DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his separation from active duty, 14 August 1968, shows that he completed 1 year, 1 month, and 6 days of foreign service in the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC). Further, lacking any derogatory information on file in his record or a specific disqualifying action from any of his active duty unit commanders, the record shows he served a qualifying period of honorable service from 14 December 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086616C070212
In support of his application he submits his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), an honorable discharge certificate and a letter from the National Records Personnel Center which states in effect, that his records were destroyed or lost during the fire of 1973. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086624C070212
She was promoted to captain in the USAR on an unknown date. In pertinent part, it states that an officer in the grade of first lieutenant, captain, or major, who has completed his or her statutory military service obligation, will be discharged for failure to be selected for promotion after second consideration by a Department of the Army Reserve Components selection board. It would not be equitable to grant the applicant a waiver of the education requirement (presumably completion of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086627C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was not retained on active duty as required by Army regulations for reservists injured on more than 30 days of active duty. Army Regulation 135-381, paragraph 7-2, requires reservists who are eligible for retention on active duty due to a physical disability to submit an affidavit requesting retention on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086628C070212
On 8 May 1987, the applicant was discharged, with a discharge UOTHC, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct – drug abuse. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. On 9 March 1994, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086645C070212
The regulation also specifies that an officer shall be considered for promotion to the next higher grade by a promotion board far enough in advance of completing the years of service in grade so that, if the officer is recommended for promotion, the promotion may be effective on or before the date on which the officer will complete the required years of service. Army Regulation 135-155 further specifies that promotion reconsideration by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) or a Special Selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086668C070212
This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086669C070212
The applicant's reconstructed records consist primarily of the DD Form 214, discharge orders and limited medical records. The applicant's reconstructed records show the applicant was inducted in the Army of the United States on 13 December 1950. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086671C070212
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. In addition, the evidence of record does confirm that the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service, from 23 January 1969 through 22 January 1971, that entitles him to the first award of the AGCM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086673C070212
The FSM was awarded a second Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for action on 2 April 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam by Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division General Orders Number 5980, dated 26 April 1969. The Board notes that the FSM met the regulatory requirements for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 26 April 1968 through 24 April 1970. However, the evidence of record shows the FSM was awarded two awards of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, one for action on 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086674C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: On 23 April 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. Persons discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 are given RE-3B codes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086675C070212
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed an overseas tour in Korea from 27 January 1960 to 11 February 1961. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a period of honorable service from 16 April 1959 through 11 March 1961. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 16 April 1959 through 11 March 1961; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086676C070212
Table 1 (Army Units in Numerical Order) of the pamphlet indicates that the applicant’s unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal – First Class (RVNCAHM-FC) for service in Vietnam during the period the applicant was assigned. The Military Police Report contained in his records shows that the applicant and another soldier went into a bar and when told that the bar was closed, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086678C070212
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: 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 | CY2003 | 2003086680C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 29 March 1974, the appropriate authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge with a UD. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086684C070212
Based on the evidence in this case, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show awards which were omitted through administrative error at the time the applicant was separated from active duty. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was slightly wounded in Vietnam on 29 December 1968 as a result of hostile action. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086686C070212
The MPRJ does contain a copy of a PH award certificate, dated 8 April 1968, which indicates that the applicant was awarded the PH for wounds received in action on 5 April 1968, in the RVN. During its review of this case, the Board discovered that the applicant is entitled to additional awards that were not included in either his record or his separation document. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would disqualify him from receiving the AGCM, or a specific disqualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086688C070212
However, his records do show that he was awarded a temporary physical profile for temporary duty restrictions due to multiple fragment wounds – (L) Hand and Wrist: contusion of left median nerve. Although the applicant's medical records are not available for the Board to review, the Board finds it reasonable to presume that he was in fact wounded in action against the enemy on 19 June 1970, the date he was evacuated. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086691C070212
The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. 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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086692C070212
The applicant states, in effect, he should have received the PH for wounds he received in action in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) on 13 June 1969. He also indicates that the applicant refused medical evacuation, and he strongly encourages that the military records of the applicant be corrected to document the wounds he received in action and that the applicant be awarded the PH as a result. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086693C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his discharge, as upgraded to general by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), be affirmed by the Board. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his undesirable discharge was upgraded to a general discharge under the Department of Defense Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP); however, when he applied for benefits, he was informed that his discharge is still considered as under other than honorable conditions. Public Law 95-126 precluded automatic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086694C070212
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. In support of his application, he submits a copy of his separation document (DD Form 214) and an Extract of Military Records of Previous Convictions (DD Form 493).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086695C070212
The applicant's reconstructed records consist primarily of the WD AGO Form 53-55, limited pay records, and his WD AGO 100 (Separation Qualification Record). The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Combat Medical Badge or the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Medical Badge) as authorized awards. That so much of the application as pertains to award of the Combat Medical Badge and the Bronze Star Medal be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086696C070212
He recommended approval of his request with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. However, taking into consideration that the applicant's commanders at the personnel control facility were not aware of the applicant's record of service, coupled with the applicant's stated desire to leave the Army because of personal difficulties, his discharge under other than honorable conditions was perceptible. The applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086697C070212
On 18 October 1999, an informal PEB found the applicant to be physically unfit under VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 7913 for his diagnosis of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, Type II, under fair control, with a 20 percent disability rating. On 3 December 1999, a formal PEB found the applicant to be physically unfit for his diagnosis of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, Type II, under fair control with a 20 percent disability rating. Also, the VA may rate one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086698C070212
It also states that such requests for bars to reenlistment will be forwarded to Commander, U.S. Army Enlistment Eligibility Activity in St. Louis, Missouri and will contain a statement that it is the intent of the commander(s) concerned to deny the soldier the opportunity to attain retirement eligibility. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides in paragraph 4-8(b) that an individual whose retention is not warranted under standards prescribed in Army Regulation 604-10, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086700C070212
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 that supports his contention that he was suffering from any trauma sufficient enough to warrant the use of illegal drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086704C070212
Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records: He requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that his Army Commendation Medal is with a “V” device. His records contain a copy of Headquarters, 1 st Brigade, 101 st Airborne Division, General Orders 342, dated 7 August 1967 awarding him the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device for heroism on 20 April 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086705C070212
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The certificate the applicant provided shows that he was awarded the AAM by Permanent Order# 258-01, Headquarters, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, Fort Hood, dated 15 September 1999, for meritorious achievement in connection with his role in support of the training of more than 5600 Soldiers for deployment to Bosnia from 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086706C070212
A DA Form 638 provided by the applicant confirms this award was approved by the proper authority and Part D (Orders Data) of the award recommendation shows that the announcement of the award was made in Orders Number 271-1, dated 27 September 2000, issued by Headquarters, 1 st Brigade Engineer, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM and the AAM and that these awards were not included in the list of authorized awards contained in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086708C070212
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, his DD Form 214 indicates that he was discharged on 20 October 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial and was issued an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086714C070212
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. 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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086715C070212
The evidence of record shows the applicant was serving in MOS 76Y during his service in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in MOS 76Y, which did not qualify for award of the CIB. Therefore, the applicant was not eligible for award of the CIB at the time of his service in Vietnam and there is no basis for award of the CIB to him now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086716C070212
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. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086718C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his father, a deceased former service member (FSM), be awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Citation, a second award of the Good Conduct Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars and the Expert Qualification Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086725C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that he has been unjustly denied promotion reconsideration by the Officer Special Selection Board (OSRB) because that board incorrectly opined that he had not exercised due diligence to ensure that his record was up to date before the promotion board convened. He goes on to state that he was not selected by that board and it was not until an astute board member on the FY2001 selection board recognized that there was period missing that it was discovered that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086728C070212
In this, the DIEMS date is the date the soldier enlisted in the DEP, not the date the soldier came on active duty. The evidence also shows that the applicant’s ineligibility for the program is based on her DEP enlistment date being prior to the DIEMS date established as the eligibility date for the REDUX program. Therefore, it would be appropriate to void the applicant’s enlistment in the DEP on 31 July 1986, correct her DIEMS date to 16 September 1986, the date she entered active duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086730C070212
The bar was reviewed after 6 months and was subsequently removed. Although the applicant's request to the NCOES Reinstatement Panel is not present for review by the Board. NOTE: In the event that the applicant has not been awarded his third and subsequent awards of the GCM as directed by Board proceedings AR2002071043 dated 24 October 2002, the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA), St. Louis will be requested to accomplish the action as directed by the Board in that case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086732C070212
Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. PART VII - BOARD ACTIONSECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified MR. RIVERA Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATIONSECTION A - DIRECTIVE NONE SECTION B - CERTIFICATION Approval Authority:SPURGEON A. MOORE Colonel, U.S. Army President, Army Discharge Review Board EXHIBITS: A - Application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086735C070212
The evidence confirms that the applicant’s OMPF contain orders which duplicate his award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 25 August 1996 to 24 August 1999. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by expunging the order issued on 17 July 2002 awarding him his fourth Army Good Conduct Medal which duplicates the award announced in 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086738C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: On 12 February 2003 the Commander, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) informed the Commander, I Corps and Fort Lewis, that the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Army Review Boards) approved the elimination of the applicant, and requested that he be discharged under honorable conditions with a General Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 600-8-24, chapter 4, provides for elimination of officers from the Army, and states in pertinent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086750C070212
In support of his application, the applicant submitted a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge, with a date of separation of 25 November 1946, and a copy of four pages from his service record. Block 32 (Battles and Campaigns) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, shows that the applicant participated in the Luzon Campaign. That all Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086756C070212
On 4 November 1975, the applicant was discharged, in the pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The Board reviewed the applicant's service records, which included two nonjudicial punishments for failure to go to duty and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086757C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show his rank as corporal, vice private first class, at the time of his discharge on 7 March 1953. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The preponderance of evidence shows that the applicant's rank at the time of his discharge in 1953 was private first class.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086759C070212
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: There is no evidence to show the applicant attempted to further his education until sometime after he enlisted in the USAR in September 2001 (or sometime after he reenlisted in the USAR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086760C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge, and that he is entitled to the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation. Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant entered active duty in October 1987 and on 1 April 1988 was awarded the Parachutist Badge. The evidence confirms that the applicant was awarded the Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086761C070212
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. On 20 March 1981 the Army Discharge Review Board again denied his request to upgrade his discharge.