ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086762C070212
Evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for military actions on 19 March 1968, and as such it would be appropriate to correct his records to show award of one Bronze Star Medal with “V” device. Evidence shows that the applicant is entitled to two Purple Heart awards for being wounded twice in the Republic of Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant was wounded a third time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086763C070212
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. At the time, RE code 3C applied to persons not qualified for continued Army service because they did not meet the reentry grade and service criteria of Army Regulation 601-210.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086764C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant's GOMOR was not filed on his Restricted Fiche; however, a document entitled, "ALLIED DOCUMENTS" indicates that he received a Letter of Reprimand, dated 30 October 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086766C070212
Based on review of the applicant’s records, the Board determined that the applicant was eligible for correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, the World War II Victory Medal, the French Fourragere, and three bronze service stars to be worn on his European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086767C070212
The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted for the Loan Repayment Program incentive. The applicant’s military records may be corrected to show her DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence “If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment as payable under the LRP and the government fails to verify that the student loan accepted actually is eligible under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and such failure results in nonpayment of the loan by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086768C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: He states he had numerous discussions with DFAS personnel, promotions personnel, and the Criminal Investigation (Division) Command (CID) about his promotion to SSG. In order to remain an applicant for the ASAC program, the applicant formally declined the promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086769C070212
The applicant’s military records show that he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army Reserve on 11 December 1993. By letter dated 26 April 2001, the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, U. S. Total Army Personnel Command informed the applicant that he had been selected for promotion to captain with a promotion eligibility date of 4 March 2002. Therefore, in accordance with Title 10, U. S. Code, section 641(1) as amended and the advisory opinion, the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086770C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200, the regulation that currently governs the separation of enlisted personnel, states in pertinent part that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. Considering his one Article 15 and his three convictions by summary court-martial, the characterization of his discharge as undesirable was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086772C070212
The applicant requests that his records of punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), dated 10 December 1986 and 1 April 1987 be removed from the Restricted (R) fiche of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The Article 15s were placed on his R fiche as indicated in item 5 of his DA Form 2627 (Record of proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ). The applicant’s record of punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, dated 10 December 1986 and 1 April 1987, were properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086775C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the records be corrected to show he received his notification of selection for promotion to Sergeant First Class (SFC), E-7 in military occupational specialty (MOS) 79R in 2001, accepted the promotion, and was promoted to SFC based upon that 2001 selection. APPLICANT STATES : That he was selected for promotion to SFC as a 79R in 2001 but he did not receive that information until 2002, when he was informed that he could not accept the promotion from 2001 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086785C070212
Based on these service dates, the Board denied the applicant’s request for the NDSM because the award was not given to soldiers who served on active duty prior to June 1950. By regulation, the NDSM is authorized to any member for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that he individual concerned is entitled to the National Defense Service Medal for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086786C070212
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. In support of his request, he submits his DD 214 and a copy of a court decree granting his name change (first and middle) from Pxxx Fxxxxxxxx to Zxx Lxxx. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086788C070212
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 | CY2003 | 2003086790C070212
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show his correct social security account number (SSAN). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086793C070212
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 | CY2003 | 2003086795C070212
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: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086796C070212
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The Board considered the following evidence: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart; by showing he is entitled to the entitled to two bronze service stars for his Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086797C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded. While the applicant did serve seven months in Vietnam, that in itself is not sufficiently mitigating to warrant an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086798C070212
Although section 9 of the applicant's DA Form 24 shows he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp, the Board concludes that he did not meet the eligibility criteria for that award. The Board concludes that the applicant did not meet the eligibility criteria for award of the Army of Occupation Medal for service in Korea. That the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 October 1963 be amended to add two awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086802C070212
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, there is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086803C070212
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086804C070212
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 be amended to add the Army Commendation Ribbon (currently designated the Army Commendation Medal) and to show his date of birth as 26 March 1926. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Army Commendation Medal was established by War Department Circular 377, 18 December 1945. That the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 be amended to add the Army Commendation Medal, to show he is authorized to wear one silver service star on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086806C070212
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. He further states that he was told that his recommendation for award of the Purple Heart was misrouted and he never received it. The Board finds that here is sufficient evidence to show that the applicant was wounded on 6 July 1970, while serving as an infantryman in Vietnam and that the wound was documented...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086807C070212
Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records: The applicant requests, in effect, that item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) be corrected to show that in addition to his other military education that he completed the Command and General Staff College (C&GSC) correspondence course. Listing the applicant’s completion of the C&GSC correspondence course is specifically required by regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086809C070212
This rating decision also states that "The service medical records show the veteran sustained a fragment wound to the chest in May 1968." However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two bronze service 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 the applicant was awarded the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086811C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The Board considered the witness statement submitted by the applicant’s former unit member and determined that the statement does not contain sufficient evidence to justify award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086813C070212
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 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 on his Vietnam Service Medal. The Board concludes that the applicant met the regulatory requirements for award of the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086815C070212
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: Title 10 of the United States Code, section 1552 as amended does not permit any redress by this Board of the finality of a court-martial conviction and empowers the Board to only change a discharge if clemency is determined to be appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086827C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The Board noted the applicant’s entitlement to the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation and determined that his records should be corrected administratively.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086830C070212
The applicant's military records show that applicant reenlisted again on 18 December 2000 for a period of four years. Based on the evidence of record and the advisory opinion, the enlistment contract dated 26 September 2000 was properly executed and is correct as currently constituted. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the enlistment contract dated 18 December 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086831C070212
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 | CY2003 | 2003086832C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. At the time of his enlistment he was determined medically fit to serve; however, the VA states that he had medical problems at the time of his enlistment. Notwithstanding the lack of records concerning the processing of his discharge, there is no evidence, nor has the applicant provided any, to indicate that his discharge under other than honorable conditions was in error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086844C070212
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086846C070212
The applicant states that he married in June 2000. He was told at that time that it was too late to enroll, that he had to enroll "within" 2 years of getting married. The Board concludes that it would be equitable to correct the applicant's records to show he enrolled in the SBP for spouse coverage in a timely manner.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086852C070212
A review of Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 indicates that the applicant's unit (27 th Infantry Regiment) was awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for the period 1 August through 11 August 1950, which coincided with the date the applicant was wounded in action. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086857C070212
As supporting evidence, the applicant provides his enlistment Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 21 September 1961; his separation SF 88 dated 16 January 1962 (which indicates he had cramps in legs, not significant and "UCD – NS"); a DD Form 481-3 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet) showing he was treated for acute bronchitis on 20 January 1962; an undated extract from his medical records showing he had a bronchitis infection; an extract from his dental records dated 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086858C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant indicated $500.00. The Board considered the applicant’s request to correct his records to show that the DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate) he completed be corrected to show full coverage instead of reduced coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086867C070212
On 7 December 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge. There is no evidence of record or evidence presented by the applicant which indicates procedural errors which would jeopardize the applicant's rights. The applicant has failed to show evidence that he experienced readjustment problems or PTSD during his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086868C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that her records be corrected to reflect that she was transferred to the Retired Reserve in the pay grade of E-6. As of this date, the applicant has not applied for Retired Pay benefits because she wants to be retired in the pay grade of E-6. Although the applicant has provided copies of documents which indicate that her pay grade was E-6, the Board can find no instrument which effects the promotion or establishes a date of rank for such a promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086870C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect all awards and decorations he is entitled to based on his World War II service between 19 April 1943 and 1 July 1945. In addition to the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant's separation document notes that the applicant participated in four designated campaign periods, and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, which is recorded as the "ETO Ribbon" on his separation document. In view of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086873C070212
The applicant requests that his discharge be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. The opinion notes that the applicant was notified of his pending discharge and his option to request transfer to the Retired Reserve but he failed to respond. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086875C070212
The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant do not provide any information that confirms that the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the Tab W with his Driver and Mechanic Badge or the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge during his active duty tenure. As a result, the Board finds there is insufficient evidence to support adding these awards to the record. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086879C070212
The applicant’s records contain a single DD Form 214 which covers the applicant’s service in Vietnam. The Board noted there is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was authorized the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award and Meritorious Unit Commendation. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086882C070212
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. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086884C070212
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action. The applicant's military records show that he participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086887C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect entitlement to appropriate awards and decorations based on his military service. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 31 December 1962. b. by showing that he is entitled to the National Defense Service Medal; and c. by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 16 January 1961 through 31 December 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086893C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. The ADRB decisional document also indicated that the action of the board of officers and the separation authority in determining the type of discharge to be issued to the applicant was amply supported by the evidence, and that no additional evidence of sufficient weight and credibility to warrant an upgrade had been presented. The evidence also shows that the applicant’s request for an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086896C070212
This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation during the periods March 1966 to August 1968 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 48, dated 1971 and 1 September 1968 to 30 September 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 5, dated 1973. The Board also reviewed the available service personnel and medical records. The Board noted that the applicant’s records contains a single...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086897C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The current regulation establishes that frostbite and trench foot are not a basis to award the Purple Heart. While the applicant has shown that he did incur a trench foot injury in combat during WWII, the applicable regulations in effect at the time and now as well, specifically state that trench foot is not now nor during the period of the applicant's service, been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086903C070212
On 19 August 1996, the applicant's request to be retained on active duty, until 29 December 1996 or completion of physical disability processing, whichever came first, was approved. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Considering there is no evidence to show he was unfit to perform his military duties, the Board presumes he was retained in order to under go his knee...