ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090624C070212
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. This campaign medal is awarded for qualifying service in the American Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090635C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. This document shows that the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 24 August to 31 December 1969 and 31 March to 30 June 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 6, dated 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090636C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Belgian Fourragere, and the Netherlands Orange Lanyard. In the absence of confirming orders, or any other documentation of a more official nature, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his records to show this decoration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090638C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: 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. Although the character of the applicant's discharge was changed the underlying basis for the discharge, homosexuality, did not.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090639C070212
At the time of the applicant's REFRAD on 30 April 1995, his DD Form 214 was incorrectly prepared to reflect that the applicant had 18 years, 3 months and 10 days of prior active service. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records at time to show in item 12d of his DD Form 214 dated 30 April 1995, that he had 11 years, 10 months and 28 days of prior active service instead of the 18 years, 3 months and 10 days currently reflected on that document. The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090641C070212
He had completed 3 years of total active service and he was furnished a BCD. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year 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 applicant's failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090645C070212
In effect, the applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that he was promoted to first lieutenant and discharged with that rank on 14 November 1953. In response to a November 2002 facsimile from a MC, this agency informed the applicant that the documents that he provided the MC were insufficient for the Board to make a determination on his request, and that the Board would need his Official Military Personnel File or efficiency ratings. Records show the applicant should have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090647C070212
He was denied extension of his enlistment at his expiration term of service (ETS) but the underlying reason was a suspension of favorable personnel actions for being on the Army's weight control program. The 24 January 2002 letter from The Office of the Adjutant General, State of California indicates the applicant's unit requested a one-time waiver, not to exceed 12 months, in order for him to extend to qualify towards attaining 20 qualifying years for retirement. Since he was 48 years old...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090649C070212
There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. However, his post-service conduct and the fact that he got an honorable discharge prior to his reenlistment is an insufficient basis to grant the relief requested as the period of service in question was not totally honorable. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090652C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In addition, the applicant specifically requests that the records of the FSM show: a. the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. the French Fourragere; b. combat service in Korea during the Korean War; c. the Korean War Service Medal; d. the United Nations Service Medal; and, e. the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090653C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 9. Review of the applicant's service personnel records indicates entitlement to additional awards that are not shown on his separation document. Army Regulation 600-8-22, paragraph 5-13, governs award of the Asiatic- Pacific Campaign Medal and it states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized for each campaign a member participated in while serving in the WPTO.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090660C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart and the Parachutist Badge with bronze service star be added to his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge. Block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows he earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090662C070212
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Aircraft Crewman's Badge, and the Air Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant served as a light weapons infantryman (11B) with Company C, 2 nd Battalion, 503 rd Infantry, 173 rd Airborne Brigade while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090676C070212
Block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows he was awarded the following: the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Aircraft Crewman Badge; the Basic Air Medal; the Air Medal, with Numeral 22; the Army Commendation Medal; and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with M-14 Rifle Bar. These unit awards are not shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090682C070212
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year 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 | 2003090689C070212
The applicant states that he served in combat, was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and several other awards. The applicant is requesting correction of injustice which occurred on 10 January 1973, the date of his discharge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 shows that while the applicant was assigned to Vietnam he participated in two campaigns.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090692C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant requests, in effect, that her constructive credit be re-calculated and that she be commissioned in the pay grade of O-3 (captain). While the applicant may now believe that she should have been given more constructive grade credit, she has failed to show any basis for granting her any additional credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090693C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart he was awarded for wounds he received in the Central Highlands in Vietnam in December 1966 be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 August 1965. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant four bronze service stars to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090695C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 9 October 1951. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing: a. the Purple Heart, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, for wounds sustained, as a result of hostile action, on 18 August 1951; b. the National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090698C070212
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. On 18 April 1988, the unit commander notified the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090702C070212
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 to honorable. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved the request for discharge on 12 November 1976 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090703C070212
The Surgeon General recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Army Reserve, waiver of the active duty service obligation, and recoupment of all educational expenses, plus interest, under the terms of his service agreement. On 18 October 2002 the applicant was discharged from the Army Reserve. Army Regulation 601-141 establishes the Army portion of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program, and states in effect, that if a scholarship participant does not complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090709C070212
The applicant requests that he receive separation pay and benefits for his service. While it would have been appropriate at the time to do so because the applicant would not have had to attend training, the evidence suggests that after 12+ years that have elapsed and the fact that the applicant is now 40 years of age, it would also be in the interest of justice to grant the applicant an exception to policy by not requiring him to serve in the Ready Reserve as a condition of receiving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090726C070212
The applicant states that she made the promotion list for promotion to the rank of major in January 1998 while assigned to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)); however, she had to have a current physical in order to be promoted. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with her application or the evidence of record that her promotion was unduly delayed through no fault of her own or that she in fact met the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090730C070212
Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to chief warrant officer four by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) under 2001 criteria. It was also determined that the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered for promotion to chief warrant officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090731C070212
Army Regulation 27-10 and Army Regulation 15-185 (Policy and Procedures for Applying to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records specifically preclude the removal of a valid DA form 2627 from a soldier's record, by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, without compelling evidence. Records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 30 April 1997, the date of his separation; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090738C070212
The applicant's military records show he was appointed in the Reserve, Army Medical Specialist Corps (SP) Branch, as a second lieutenant effective 4 February 1992, with 8 months and 17 days constructive service credit (CSC). Based on the adjusted date of rank and five years time in grade requirement the applicant's promotion eligibility date to captain is 30 August 2004, and the 2004 RCSB is the earliest board he is eligible to be considered by. The opinion also stated that since the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090745C070212
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 he was awarded the Legion of Merit at his last duty station. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Legion of Merit after he retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090748C070212
The applicant's DD Form 214, in Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized (All periods of service)) shows that he was awarded the following awards: Parachute Badge; the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with Automatic Rifle Bar [M-16 Rifle]; the Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award); the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm Unit Citation; the Army Commendation Medal, with one oak...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090759C070212
In the letter that the applicant included with his DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, the applicant states that he was completely unaware that the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for valor had been awarded, and that it had been awarded as far back as 12 July 2001. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090769C070212
The applicant requests correction of his records to show an award of the Purple Heart. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to timely file. 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 Purple Heart for wounds received on 18 February 1970, the Good Conduct Medal for the period 8 January 1969 through 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090770C070212
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's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following entries in block 44 [Time Lost Under Section 927,Title 10, United States Code and Subsequent to Normal Dates ETS]: 1 June 1970 through 1 June 1970, 1 day absence with out leave (AWOL); 17 September 1970 through 26 October 1970, 40 days AWOL; 11 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090771C070212
The applicant was discharged on 27 August 1963. However, the evidence of record shows that prior to the applicant's discharge in August 1963, competent medical authority determined that he was then medically qualified for separation with a physical profile of 111111. 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 | 2003090774C070212
It also shows the SPD code with a corresponding RE code and states that more than one RE code could apply. Therefore, the Board recommends that the applicant's records be corrected to show the RE Code of "3" which is consistent with his basis for separation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the entry "3" in item 27 (Reentry Code) of his DD Form 214, dated 30 September 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090776C070212
The applicant is requesting correction of an injustice which occurred on 17 January 1985, and again on 28 May 1986 when the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his request to upgrade his discharge. The application submitted in this case is dated 6 May 2003. He was discharged on 17 January 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090778C070212
A review of the applicant's records fails to show that he served anywhere other than Fort Bragg or that he is entitled to additional awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 serves as the authority for military awards. The applicant's record is absent of any information showing he served anywhere other than Fort Bragg and therefore, absent evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that he is not entitled to any additional awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090780C070212
On 3 March 2001, the applicant's commander submitted a request for a fitness for duty determination to be conducted in order to determine the applicant's fitness for duty. On 8 January 2002, the commander notified the applicant that as a result of his medical examination, he was determined to be medically disqualified for further USAR service. The evidence of record indicates a presumption of fitness at the time the applicant was discharged on his ETS because he was receiving excellent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090792C070212
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. 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 was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090793C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his separation document (DD Form 214) to show two periods of active Army service not currently reflected on this document. Therefore, it is inappropriate to generate a DD Form 214 and the applicant's active duty report and travel orders for this period of service will serve to substantiate his additional 28 days of active duty time. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090797C070212
Accordingly, she was discharged under honorable conditions on 14 August 1987, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no indication in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090802C070212
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. Army Regulation 601-210 states that a waiver is required for any applicant who was separated for any of several reasons, including hardship.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090803C070212
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show "84th Artillery" vice "74th Artillery." The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to timely file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the applicant's last duty assignment as shown in Item 12 of his 13 January 1968 DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090809C070212
The DD Form 214, which was issued to the applicant at the expiration of his enlistment contract and on his release from active duty, on 7 July 1976, reflects the last name, "R----d Je---e E-----s." All documents on file in the applicant's service personnel records, to include those documents, which required his written signature, reflect the name "R----d Je---e E-----s." The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 July 1972, under the name that he thought to be correct, "R----d Je---e...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090810C070212
On 16 November 1998, the applicant sought counsel and voluntarily waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board, contingent upon his receiving a general discharge. This chapter also specifies that action will be taken to separate a member for misconduct if the soldier is serving in pay grade E-5 through E-9 upon discovery of a drug offense. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090814C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record and separation document (DD Form 214) to show that he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 91B (Medical Specialist) and that he is entitled to receive the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). The applicant's military records do not contain orders or documents that indicate that he was ever recommended for or awarded the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). Further, the supporting documents, while showing the applicant may have served or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090816C070212
A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant was ever wounded or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The Board has noted the applicant's contention that he was wounded in Vietnam and should have been awarded the Purple Heart; however, the evidence of record does not support his contention and the evidence submitted by the applicant is not sufficient to substantiate his claim that he was the person being treated. The Board determined that the evidence presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090817C070212
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, the applicant's records had not been destroyed at that time and the proceedings of his case indicate the applicant's award of the KSM and the fact that his records indicate his March 1951 wounds. The available evidence of record clearly establishes that the applicant was wounded in combat in Korea on 1 March 1951, that he was treated for those wounds and that the treatment was made a matter of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090818C070212
The applicant participated in three campaigns during his tour in Vietnam, and the Command Communications Center Company was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm for its actions during the period the applicant was assigned to that unit. His DD Form 214 does not reflect the above-mentioned awards, nor does it show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090819C070212
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There were no medical records available to the Board and the applicant provided none. Although the statements submitted in support of the applicant’s request do support the applicant’s petition for an award of the Purple Heart in the absence of more compelling medical evidence to support those statements, there is insufficient evidence on which to base an award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090821C070212
In October 1969 the applicant departed Vietnam and returned to the United States. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. The Board determined that administrative error in the records of the individual should be corrected.