ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089051C070403
The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code “LBK” is “Completion of Required Active Service” and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these medals. However, the governing regulation states that certificates of achievement are not recorded on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089059C070403
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. Reconstructed records show that the applicant served a period of qualifying service in Taiwan for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. __jl___ ___rw__ __ao___ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089062C070403
Further, confirmation that the applicant was wounded in action and treated for this wound is provided by an entry on the official DA Vietnam Casualty Roster. Therefore, the Board finds the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support the award of the PH has been satisfied in this case, and it would be appropriate to award the applicant the PH and to add this award to his record at this time. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089063C070403
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. The applicant's military records do not support his claim that he was guaranteed welding training upon enlistment. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089065C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show two awards of the Purple Heart, award of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show the award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089069C070403
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 certificate, dated 17 June 1945, authorizing a "Bronze Star Award." There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089070C070403
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 is requesting correction of error, which occurred on 29 July 1971, the date of his separation from active duty. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error, which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089071C070403
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 | 2003089073C070403
Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the SS for gallantry in action on 8 June 1972 in the RVN. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant’s record contains administrative errors in that three awards of the Air Medal and the “V” Device were omitted from the list of awards contained on his DD Forms 214. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA Support Division-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show he is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089076C070403
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. 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 was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089077C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his "under conditions other than honorable" discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He has submitted no evidence which would serve as a basis to upgrade his discharge as a matter of equity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089078C070403
There are a total of five DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) in the applicant’s military records. 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 Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089082C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that a statement be placed in Item 18 (Remarks) of his separation document (DD Form 214) that reflects the time he served as a cadet at the United States Military Academy (USMA) from 1 July 1983 through 27 May 1987. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he understands that his time served as a cadet at the USMA does not affect the service dates entered in Item 12 (Record of Service) of his DD Form 214 and does not count as creditable service as an officer. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089090C070403
Counsel requests that the applicant's DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) be processed and that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence of record also shows the applicant is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 17 July 1969 to 19 June 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 17 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089091C070403
He had served 25 years, 3 months and 16 days of total active service and his awards included the VSM and two awards of the AFEM. A review of the available records shows that the applicant was awarded the VSM for service in Thailand from 8 April 1971 through 17 September 1974. 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 | 2003089093C070403
The applicant’s military records are not available for review. shows he was awarded the "AOM (Germany)." Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089097C070403
The applicant states that he received the PH on 30 September 1967. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 September 1965 for a period of 3 years. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089098C070403
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 states that the last officer evaluation report seen by the promotion board was for an annual training he completed in 1999. Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, it was determined that the applicant’s official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089101C070403
Item 11d (Effective Date) on the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty on 8 March (no entry for the year). There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. 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 | 2003089103C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the periods ending 31 January 1966 and 31 December 1968 (whichever is appropriate) be corrected to show all of the awards and decorations that he is authorized for service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant's WD AGO Form 24A (Service Record) and DA Forms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089106C070403
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 the applicant is entitled to two Overseas Service Bars and one Bronze Service Star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. Although the applicant was an infantryman, he did not serve in an infantry unit during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089108C070403
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. Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, it was determined that the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected for promotion to CW4 by the 2001 RCSB. A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089113C070403
Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, it was determined that the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected for promotion to CW4 by the 2002 RCSB. A STAB is required for reconsideration for 1 October 1996 and later. That if selected his records be further corrected by showing he was promoted to the next higher grade on his date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089114C070403
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows that he was wounded a third time 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. Evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on two occasions in Vietnam and he received two awards of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089116C070403
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 for his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart, a second award of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device and to show he received a Certificate of Achievement for Vietnam service. The applicant’s military records contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089129C070403
This request indicated that due to administrative error, his packet had not been forwarded to the NGB for Fed Rec. It further indicated that although the applicant’s failure to receive Fed Rec at the time of his appointment was through no fault of his own, the effective date of appointment must be the date Fed Rec is extended. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was originally granted temporary Fed Rec on 25 May 2001 upon his original appointment in the KSARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089132C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence confirms that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence also confirms that the applicant met the requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089133C070403
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. His separation document reflects entitlement to one bronze service star on his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal denoting participation in the “Central Europe” campaign period. Records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 13 February 1946, the date of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089134C070403
Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant, as noted in the original Board proceedings, enlisted in the Army Reserve following his separation from active duty. On 8 May 1996 the applicant was notified, via certified mail, that his battalion commander was initiating action to administratively separate the applicant from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178, Chapter 12, based on his “unfitness for retention as indicated in [his]...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089136C070403
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by granting him two awards of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides his medical records. 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 Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089147C070403
This regulation provides, in pertinent part, that the SPD Code of "JBK" is used when the authority for voluntary discharge is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, due to "Completion of Required Service" for Regular Army soldiers who are ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment who are separated on completion of enlistment. Item 5.b., Citizenship, of the applicant's DD Form 1966/1,Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States, with an enlistment date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089149C070403
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows he was promoted to sergeant after his reduction to specialist or prior to his discharge on 24 September 1992. Evidence of record shows the applicant was reduced from sergeant, E-5 to specialist, E-4 as the result of nonjudicial punishment. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the SWASM with one bronze service star and the KLM-K.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089153C070403
Further, there are no other orders or other documents on file that show the applicant was wounded in action on any other date, to include 3 January 1945, or that he was ever awarded a second PH. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was awarded the PH, for wounds he received as a result of enemy action on 4 January 1945, in Belgium. Although the PH entry in Item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 indicates it was awarded with cluster, GO #35, the source authority for this entry, only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089157C070403
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 military records also contain a copy of Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center Special Orders Number 308, dated 4 November 1969, which shows that the applicant was to report to Fort Dix not later than 1700 hours on 24 November 1969. However, the evidence of record clearly shows that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089159C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for a non-Regular retirement and that she be entitled to receive a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. The applicant provides a memorandum ("20-year letter"), dated 14 January 2003, which notified the FSM that he had completed the required 20 years of service and that he would be eligible for retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089160C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 10 August 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge, and directed that he be separated for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and that he be given an UD discharge. Therefore, the Board concludes that an upgrade to his discharge is not warranted at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089163C070403
the period he was a member of that unit; he is therefore entitled to have this unit citation included among his awards on his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant campaign participation credit for his service with the 239th Engineer Battalion (Construction) at the time it was awarded campaign participation credit for "Leyte," and to have it added to block 32 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089169C070403
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. It states, in pertinent part, that this award is authorized for members who served in Korea during the period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, and that members who were awarded the Korean Service Medal automatically establish eligibility for the United Nations Service Medal.. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089170C070403
The applicant’s military record shows that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 10 November 1965. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. b. adding the Army Commendation Medal, with "V" Device, the individual award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Bronze Star; and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar to Block 24, of the applicant's DD Form 214; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089175C070403
Records available to the Board show the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 7 March 1941. Item 30 (Wounds Received in Action) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-98 shows he was wounded in action on 12 May and on 29 September 1944 in Italy. g. creating a single document showing all his authorized awards as follows: Distinguished Service Cross; the Bronze Star Medal; the Purple Heart, with four oak leaf clusters; American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089176C070403
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 February 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003089176 However, the governing law stipulates, in effect, that a person who marries after obtaining eligibility for the SBP must submit his written election to enroll within a year of his marriage, or during any Open Season. There is no evidence in the FSM records and the applicant did not present any additional evidence which shows that the FSM took any formal action to enroll in SBP within the year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089177C070403
The applicant’s service medical records are not available to the Board. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the Army Review Boards Agency Support Division - St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089181C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: This enlistment document shows that he participated in the MGIB upon his enlistment and it appears that the period of active duty service he completed and the honorable discharge he received would satisfy the criteria for receipt of this education benefit. There appears to be no error in the record that would result in the applicant being denied MGIB benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089183C070403
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, he requested an upgrade of his discharge from the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in 1995, and was never informed of the ADRB decision on his case. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDARSUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDEDTYPE OF DISCHARGE(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR)DATE OF DISCHARGEDISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR DISCHARGE REASONBOARD DECISION(NC, GRANT , DENY,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089184C070403
Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Thus, the applicant should have filed an application with the ABCMR within 3 years from 29 March 1972. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089185C070403
On 11 September 1980, after consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 10. The applicant was discharged on 12 November 1980. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested or to excuse the applicant’s failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089186C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 14 April 1969, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that action was being initiated to separate him for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. The Board notes the applicant’s contentions that he reenlisted for an ADA MOS, but was forced to serve as a driver.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089187C070403
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 Board considered the following evidence: On 20 June 1963, the applicant’s commander recommended his elimination from the service for unfitness, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089188C070403
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. His records indicate that the time the applicant was hospitalized was not charged as lost time. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089189C070403
In support of her appeal, she submits a letter from a Congressman’s office dated 14 January 1986, urging her to return herself to military control; an undated letter to her from Cutler Army Hospital, Headquarters, Fort Devens Medical Department Activity; a copy of a letter from a psychologist dated 1 November 1985; a copy of a letter prepared by the applicant dated 16 October 1992, explaining the events that took place when she was absent without leave (AWOL); a copy of a letter that she...