ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088340C070403
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze service star as the applicant's only Vietnam award. 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 Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088343C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on 30 March 1981 while serving in the pay grade of E-5 as a food service specialist. A review of the available records failed to show the exact dates the applicant was deployed to Panama during "Operation Just Cause" with the 401 st MP Company. The applicant was assigned to a unit that deployed to Panama and he participated in "Operation Just Cause" during the period that qualifies for award of the AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088344C070403
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 applicant requests, in effect, that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088346C070403
The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on filing to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should commence on the date of final action by the ADRB. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 3 November 1977...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088347C070403
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. An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for members separating under these provisions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088354C070403
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The Board reviewed the available records which included two nonjudicial punishments and a notification of dishonored checks in the amount of $1,226.53 and determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088356C070403
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. 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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088358C070403
The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on filing to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should commence on the date of final action by the ADRB. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088362C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military status be changed from military retiree performing active duty to Army Reservist performing active duty on the Active Duty List (ADL). The HRC stated that the Army is authorized 60 warrant officers in the applicant’s MOS. The needs of the Army would not be furthered by the applicant’s retention on active duty after his tour of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088363C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Unfortunately, the applicant's record of his Navy service is not available to the Board; nonetheless, there is no evidence, and the applicant has not submitted any to show that he was wounded in action, or that he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088368C070212
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge, be corrected to show that he entered on active duty on 14 September 1945. There is no evidence or indication that the applicant was ever discharged or issued a WD AGO Form 53-55 for his service in the AUS. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by: a. issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 214 for the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088369C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He states that he was instructed to sign the blank form and that it was not until two years ago that he ordered a copy of his military records and discovered that the ORD Form 493 contained his initials. The psychiatrist recommended that he be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088370C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant consulted with legal counsel, and after being advised of the basis of the contemplated separation action and the effects of an UD, he completed his election of rights. On 18 March 1970, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088371C070403
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22, section I provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. It is appropriate to award the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for his period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088374C070403
The Board is convinced by the evidence submitted with his application that he was in fact wounded in action with the enemy on Vietnam on 1 March 1965, while serving in the rank of private first class (PFC) and that he is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the AGCM for his service from 8 October 1963 through 25 September 1966. c. by awarding him the AGCM for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088377C070403
The applicant states that he served in Vietnam and was wounded in action on two different occasions. The applicant's service was marred by his AWOL in January 1969, for which he was reduced in grade. Heart with oak leaf cluster for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 12 May 1968 and 18 September 1968, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088380C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect foreign service in the Dominican Republic. Based on the evidence in this case, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214, to show foreign service of 5 months and 14 days in Item 24c. 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 | 2003088381C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than 20 years active service and a disability rated at less than 30 percent. The available records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 3 February 1998; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088382C070403
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE : On 10 March 1972, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 with a UD. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his discharge under that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088388C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. On 25 February 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge. 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 | 2003088389C070403
It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is authorized to members who are 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 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 for wounds he received in action on 29 August 1950...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088390C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his overseas service in Grenada, West Indies and Egypt. However, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-5, Recondo Courses are not entered under education and training of the DD Form 214 because training course for combat skills are not listed on the DD Form 214. That so much of the application as it relates to correction of his DD Form 214 to show overseas service in Egypt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088391C070403
The applicant also states, in support of his request for award of the Purple Heart, that in 1971 both he and another soldier should have been awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. A member of the staff contacted the applicant to determine if he had a copy of the orders and citation for the award he received at retirement and any medical documentation, which would support award of the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088393C070403
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 applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his last name as "P_ _ _ _." The applicant states that he entered military service without his birth certificate and he told the U.S. Army that his name was "P_ _ _ _."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088395C070403
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 applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088399C070403
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 applicant's record should, therefore, be corrected to show award of the PH for the wound he received on 30 March 1945. Based on the evidence available the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show award of the PH and the WWII Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088400C070403
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation for physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Paragraph 3-3 states that soldiers with conditions listed in this chapter who do not meet the required medical standards will be evaluated by an MEB and will be referred to a PEB with certain caveats including: Reserve component soldiers not on active duty, whose medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088403C070403
Chapter 13 of Army Regulation (AR) 735-5 states that the Government may impose a finding of financial liability whenever negligence or willful misconduct is found to be the proximate cause of any loss, damage, or destruction of Government property. Finally, the alleged theft occurred on 23 January 2000, but it is not reported to police until 2 March 2000. It is unclear whether the applicant ever provided a copy of the police report to his unit between March 2000 and his separation in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088404C070403
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. Headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command Orders Number 03-150-00017 dated 30 May 2003 discharged the applicant from the USAR on 6 May 2003 in the rank of SGT. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088406C070403
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: He completed 8 months of total active service and he reenlisted in the Army on 23 September 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088413C070403
On 18 November 1969, he signed a form stating “I request discharge from the service . Neither the applicant’s enlistment physical examination, nor the medical records which formed the basis of his discharge, are contained in his MPRJ. While the applicant states that he did not sign the statement indicating that his disqualifying medical condition existed at the time of his enlistment, the signature on that document matches up with his signature on other documents in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088414C070403
Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all personnel assigned to the United States Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error that does not require action by the Board. The Board determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant award of the Purple Heart or to excuse the applicant’s failure to file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088415C070403
He states that, in cases similar to his, this Board, based on the unit commander stating that there was no official briefing given until 12 July 1997, has approved the cases. In support of his application, he submits a copy of a memorandum from the RRMIIP Program Manager dated 16 June 1998; a copy of his RRMIIP enrollment packet dated 12 July 1997; a copy of the orders dated 24 August 1997 ordering him to active duty with a reporting date of 19 August 1997; an undated memorandum addressed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088416C070403
According to DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned during his tour of duty in Vietnam, HHC, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 1 September 1968 through 30 September 1970, by Department of the Army General Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088418C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence of record also shows the applicant is entitled to award of two Overseas Service Bars, and the Good Conduct Medal for the period 24 January 1968 to 31 December 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was awarded the PH, the BSM with Oak Leaf Cluster and V Device, two Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088419C070403
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 medical evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no medical evidence, which shows that he had a mental condition that rendered him incapable of judging right from wrong and of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088421C070403
The separation document issued to the applicant confirms he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of court-martial. However, while this injury resulted in the assignment of a temporary profile, there is no evidence of record and the applicant has failed to provide independent evidence that shows that this condition rendered the applicant medically unfit to perform the duties of his grade and specialty, or that it medically disqualified him from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088422C070403
It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this medal for each campaign a member participated in during his assignment tenure in the RVN. By regulation, there are three requirements for award of the CIB; the soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties; must be assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat; and must actively participate in such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088423C070403
The applicant states he is entitled to receive awards of the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds to the back of the head and any unit awards he is entitled to receive. On 19 September 1984, this Board denied his request to be awarded the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp because he did not serve in Germany during the qualifying period of 9 May 1945 to 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088427C070403
In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088434C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests “retroactive promotion” from the date he was a prisoner of war (POW). He was returned to U.S. military control on 3 May 1945 and his status was changed from POW to present for duty on that date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088435C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. A copy of a 21 November 1953 Department of the Army (DA) Certificate shows the applicant was awarded the Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendent for meritorious service in Korea from 15 April to 31 August 1953. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088436C070403
The applicant provides a copy of a Report of Confidential Social Security Benefit Information (Form SSA-2458) dated 1 November 2002; a copy of a printout from the Social Security Administration dated 1 November 2002, verifying her correct SSN; a printout of Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) summary of earnings for 1967 through 2001; a copy of a letter to her from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) dated 10 April 2000, verifying the correct amount of the debt owed; a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088437C070403
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal, but does not show campaign credit for the periods the applicant served in Vietnam. This document shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation during the period 19 December 1966 through 28 June 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 59, dated 1969. Department of the Army General Order Number 8,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088438C070403
The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no derogatory information, and there is no specific disqualification from any of his active duty unit commanders that would preclude him from receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) on file. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088439C070403
The applicant provides a copy of his separation orders and his self-authored statement in support of his request. Documents associated with his administrative separation action were not in records available to the Board. However, a summary of the separation action was contained in documents prepared by the Army Discharge Review Board which denied the applicant’s petition to change the reason for his discharge in October 2001 and again in May 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088443C070403
His DD Form 214, dated 23 July 1970, does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested, and therefore, it would not be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088445C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code and her Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code on her 1986 separation document be corrected to permit her to enlist in the Army National Guard. 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. Both Army Regulation 601-280, which establishes the policies and procedures for immediate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088454C070403
Eloise C. PrendergastMember The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. There is no evidence that he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligation. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested, and therefore, it would not be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088456C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 June 1965. The records failed to show the applicant was authorized award of the PH; there was no documentation in unit records to show his wounding, nor were there unit orders to show that he was awarded the PH. It would now be appropriate to administratively correct his record to show these awards.