ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090112C070212
The certificate indicates that the award of the Purple Heart is made for wounds received in action on 27 December 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. This document also shows that the unit the applicant served with in Vietnam, Company A, 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 5 May 1965 through 26 September 1970, by DAGO 51, dated 1971; and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090116C070212
The record gives no indication that the applicant requested an upgrade of or change to the reason to her discharge from the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15 year statue of limitations. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s discharge processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090117C070212
The applicant was AWOL from his unit from 30 November-2 December 1964. The applicant was AWOL from his unit from 10 June-11 July 1967. The applicant's hysterical personality was determined not to be in the line of duty and existed prior to service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090118C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides: a. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 20 August 1994 (the date he should have applied for reimbursement); therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 19 August 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090119C070212
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. Although the applicant does not contend that he was denied the opportunity to request transfer to the Retired Reserve, the Board finds that he had sufficient time to do so before he was discharged due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090122C070212
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 was sentenced to confinement for a period of 1 year, reduction to the pay grade of E-1 and a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090124C070212
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: The evidence of record shows the FSM retired on 1 August 1969, prior to establishment of the SBP, and was married at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090125C070212
His DD Form 214, indicates that he was honorably discharged on 25 November 1999, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5-13, as a result of a personality disorder. 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. However, the available evidence fails to show that the applicant was not suffering from a personality disorder while he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090127C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, and his Army Physical Training Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The DD Form 214 he was issued on his release from active duty shows, in Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), that during his Army service, he was awarded: the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090128C070212
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge “with Cluster.” 2. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. The evidence shows that the applicant’s record contains administrative errors that do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090129C070212
The applicant applied for and received a waiver of her RE Code and enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in the pay grade of E-3 on 9 June 1998. In order for the applicant to show that she should be restored to her original DOR and to have 79V restored as her PMOS, the applicant would have to show through the evidence submitted with her application as well as the evidence of record that she did not fail the academic requirements of the course, that she was unjustly removed from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090137C070212
The applicant states that he was unaware that the Purple Heart was not recorded on his DD Form 214. The applicant's medical records were not available for the Board to review. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show this unit award as an authorized award because it was awarded after he had been released from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090148C070212
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM was awarded the CIB during World War II and therefore he meets the criteria for the award of the Bronze Star Medal and consequently he is entitled to have this award added to his separation document. The FSM is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Parachutist Badge, an Arrowhead Device for his European-African-Middle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090149C070212
The applicant requests that the records of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. There are no orders in the FSM’s available records awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, however, his award certificate is signed by the appropriate commander and Secretary of the Army, and the date of the award coincides with the FSM’s dates of service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090163C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his temporary duty (TDY) status served in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the applicant’s available records nor did he provide documentation to substantiate his claim that he was TDY to Vietnam. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090165C070212
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. 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 31 July 1980 to 15 July 1983. a. by showing that the individual concerned was advanced to the pay grade of E-4 (SP4) on 1 February 1982, that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090169C070212
The applicant also states that the discharge authority was asked to waive rehabilitation action on the basis of his commander's recommendation that he had served in four units. 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. In an unsworn statement, presented by the applicant during his court-martial, the applicant indicated that he had been a corporal when he was first punished under Article 15 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090174C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that he was attacked while on duty in Vietnam and was cut with a machete. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 December 1954. The applicant's DD Form 214, with an effective date of 31 December 1974, shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the number of service stars to which the applicant is entitled for campaign participation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090175C070212
The applicant was assigned to the Eighth US Army Band in Korea and arrived there on 24 July 1966. The applicant served overseas in Korea, Germany, and Italy. There is no evidence, and the applicant provided none, to show that he served in Vietnam on either a TDY or any other basis during his tenure on active duty in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090176C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was given no help for his drinking problem while he was in the service. After considering the case, the board of officers recommended that the applicant be discharged for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and that he receive an UD. The separation authority accepted the recommendation of the board of officers and directed that the applicant be discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090178C070212
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003090178 The applicant requests, in essence, this honorable discharge certificate be corrected to show that he was separated in the rank of sergeant vice specialist four. The applicant states, in essence, that he was issued an honorable discharge certificate on 18 October 2002 which shows that he was separated in the rank of specialist four.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090179C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM's military records show: The FSM’s wife is not entitled to any retirement benefits, as the service member was not retired at the time of his death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090183C070212
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 also carefully considered the supporting doctor’s letter provided by the applicant that indicates that he is now physically able to perform active duty service. In view of the circumstances in this case, the Board finds the RE-3 code was appropriately assigned based on the authority and reason for the applicant’s discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090184C070212
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 29 June 2001, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, at the completion of his required service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090185C070212
During its original review of the case, the Board found no military records that supported the applicant’s claim that he was wounded in action or that he was ever treated for a wound or injury received as a direct result of or that was caused by enemy action. The Board also concluded that the evidence of record showed the applicant served in aviation units during his tour of duty in the RVN, and that he did not serve in a qualifying infantry unit that would entitle him to receive the CIB. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090187C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve with reinstatement of his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) payments. Army Regulation 135-178, paragraph 12-1, Medically unfit for retention, states that Reserve enlisted soldiers who are no longer qualified for retention by reason of medical unfitness under the standards of AR 40-501, chapter 3 (Medical Fitness Standards for Retention and Separation Including Retirement)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090188C070212
The applicant's last ARNG annual statement of service, dated 30 January 2003, also confirms that he was assigned to the ING for the period 27 April 1968 through 22 June 1968 and that this was a non-creditable period of service for the purpose of determining eligibility for Reserve retirement benefits at age 60. A third party statement submitted by the company commander of the applicant's unit at the time of its mobilization in May 1968, states that all unit members with less than one year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090189C070212
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show award of the GCMDL for the period 16 March 1967 to15 October 1968. 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 GCMDL for his period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090190C070212
The MEB recommended that the applicant be referred to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). On 28 September 1998, an informal PEB convened and determined that the applicant was physically unfit due to bipolar disorder with psychotic features. On 16 September 2002, the applicant was given a third TDRL MEB/PEB evaluation, which determined that his bipolar disorder was stable on medication and he was then employable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090192C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank and pay grade as Private First Class (PFC) and E-3, respectively. The effective date of his pay grade as shown on his DD Form 214 is 4 April 1979. 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 | 2003090194C070212
The applicant's service personnel records show that he participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 10 August 1967 through 8 August 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090196C070212
The applicant states that after he was discharged, he continued to use alcohol and drugs. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-years statute of limitations. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090197C070212
On 21 December 1961, a psychiatric evaluation was completed on the applicant. The evidence of record further shows that the applicant was represented by counsel during the board of officers proceedings, which were conducted to determine his suitability for continued service. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090198C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: On 11 April 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge. NOTE: The Board requests that the Army Review Boards Agency Support Division – St. Louis amend the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 June 1970 by adding the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090200C070212
The applicant's OER for the period 5 June 1995 through 4 October 1995, was a change of rater report which covered 4 months of rated time and it was rendered on 29 July 1999. The applicant's records contain a memorandum, dated 9 May 1997, signed by the 88th Regional Support Command (RSC) Commanding General (CG), which designated the applicant's Battalion Commander as his senior rater (SR) for the period 20 June 1996 through 19 June 1997. Army Regulation 623-105 paragraph 4-27 requires that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090205C070212
He was sentenced to a Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD), confinement at hard labor for 1 year, a reduction to the pay grade of E-1 and a forfeiture of all pay and allowances. On 17 June 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) dispatched a letter to the applicant informing him that his discharge had been upgraded to a general discharge under the SDRP. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090217C070212
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 she 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. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090218C070212
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 CW3 by the 2002 RCSB. A STAB is required for reconsideration for 1 October 1996 and later. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090225C070212
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE : While undergoing the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), the president of the PEB requested additional information concerning the applicant’s condition indicating that the applicant’s physical profile “seems overly restrictive for the soldier’s physical condition.” The Chief of Cardiology Services at Brooke Army Medical Center responded in a memorandum to the president of the PEB that the applicant’s condition was “associated with up [to] a 10%...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090231C070212
Key among the specifics about the application noted by the Chief, Retention Management Division, are that: the enlistment record failed to reveal any information pertaining to completion of higher education above the 12th grade of high school; the applicant enlisted for the MOS 92A and the Army College Fund ($40,000); under Enlistment Program 9C, AR 601-210, the applicant was eligible for only one of the incentives listed; the enlistment documents failed to reveal any intent by the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090232C070212
Member The applicant and counsel if any did not appear before the Board. This program, known as the DOD Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military decoration other than a service medal, had received an honorable discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090233C070212
The applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 8 October 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. The applicant's record of service included one nonjudicial punishment and 124 days of lost time and for that reason his quality of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090234C070212
The comments by the SR indicate that the applicant is a capable officer who has performed reasonably well throughout the rating period. Additionally, the Board notes that in separate inquiries by the OSRB, both the rater and the SR were consistent in their assertion that the applicant had been counseled by the rater and that the rater had requested that the SR counsel the applicant, in hopes that he would accept guidance from the SR more readily and demonstrate what both the rater and SR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090237C070212
Counsel states that the applicant was notified his case would be referred to a Promotion Review Board (PRB). Counsel states that, based on concerns presented to the DODIG not by the DAIG but by the applicant himself, the DODIG reviewed in detail the validity of the DAIG's investigative findings. The DODIG report stated that, by memorandum dated 21 June 1996 (not available to the Board), an attorney in OTJAG documented his legal review of the DAIG ROI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090238C070212
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, with a separation date of 4 September 1990, in support of his request. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by a. awarding the applicant the National Defense Service Medal and adding it to his separation document; and As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Kuwait...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090241C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military decoration other than a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090242C070212
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 06 NOVEMBER 2003 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003090242 He states that item 23 (Type of Separation) should show "TDRL" (Temporary Disability Retired List), and item 28 should indicate that his medical condition prohibits something. The applicable items on the applicant's DD Form 214 are as depicted by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090244C070212
There are no orders for the Good Conduct Medal in the applicant's service personnel records. 25th Infantry Division General Orders Number 3513, dated 26 March 1970, show the applicant received the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for heroism on 19 January 1970 in Vietnam. 25th Infantry Division General Orders Number 5433, dated 25 May 1970, show the applicant received the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for heroism on 9 April 1970 in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090245C070212
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 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Although there are no orders present in the applicant's records to verify his claim that he was awarded the Purple Heart in Vietnam, there is sufficient evidence available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090246C070212
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 January 1964. The SSAN entered in Item 32 (Remarks) of the applicant's DD Form 214 has only eight digits instead of the required nine. That all Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by: correcting the SSAN shown in Item 32 of the applicant's DD Form 214 by inserting a five in the third position and moving all the remaining digits of the SSAN one space to the right.