ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090823C070212
The applicant is requesting correction of error, which occurred on 12 February 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. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of two bronze service stars for the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090824C070212
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 award of the Legion of Merit be added to his Department of Defense Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that his Department of the Army Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) be corrected to show that he was medically evacuated from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090825C070212
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart. 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. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090826C070212
There were no medical records available to the Board, or provided by the applicant. The applicant’s Department of the Army Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) reflects other awards and decorations which the applicant received during his more than 21 years of active Federal service. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, which confirms he was wounded as a result of hostile actions while in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090828C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that he served with the Florida Army National Guard for 6 years and completed his enlistment and did not receive a Good Conduct Medal; that the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal was not put on his separation document; and that he served overseas in Norway from 15 February through 16 March 2003 and the Overseas Service Ribbon was not given him on his release from this short period of active duty. The applicant was a member of the Florida Army National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090834C070212
The applicant requests remission of any debt that he may owe to the United States Government. Although the applicant has provided documentation to show that he had right foot surgery on 10 October 2001, there is no evidence in the available records nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contentions regarding a fraudulent DA Form 31. The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090835C070212
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 1 December 1950 through 5 September 1952; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090836C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to pay grade E-5. There is no evidence in the applicant’s available records nor did he provide documentation to show that he was recommended for promotion to E-5. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 4 November 1968; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 3 November 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090840C070212
In effect, the applicant requests that the records of her ex-spouse, a former service member (FSM) now deceased, be corrected to show that he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and that she receive the annuity from that program. The FSM's 17 August 1998 chronological record of military service shows that he had 20 qualifying years of service for retired pay at age 60 through his retirement year ending date of 29 June 1989. The FSM was ineligible to elect coverage under the SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090842C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 March 1976, a letter was dispatched to the FSM informing him that he was being awarded a clemency discharge, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 4313 of 16 September 1974. The dates of eligibility for consideration under this proclamation for those already discharged from the military service were 4 August 1964 to 28 March 1973, inclusive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090845C070212
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to upgrade his dishonorable discharge to general. He also states that documents provided from the Veterans Administration (VA) stated that he developed a back pain in 1960 but did not report it, that he was treated for a few days with relief, and that there was no evidence of a hernia. On 5 September 1967, the applicant was discharged from the Army pursuant to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090847C070212
This case is being considered using reconstructed records, which primarily consist of the applicant’s separation document and the record of discharge review by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) on 11 December 1959 and a reconsideration hearing held by the ADRB on 18 April 1962. In both cases, the applicant’s request for an upgrade to his discharge was denied. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090855C070212
On 16 October 1985 the applicant's commanding officer notified the applicant that he was recommending that he be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c. 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 Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090857C070212
There is no evidence in the applicant's official military personnel file that his commander ever disqualified him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 23 June 1970. 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 | 2003090858C070212
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. Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Although the discharge administrative documentation is not of record, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090860C070212
The applicant provides a letter to her from the U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command dated 3 April 2003; the FSM's death certificate; the DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate) with counseling letter; the FSM's notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (his 20-year letter); a North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) letter dated 14 November 1999; the FSM's Retired Reserve certificate dated 12 August 1988; the FSM's Honorable Discharge certificate dated 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090861C070212
He further claims that he never committed offenses serious enough to warrant the type of discharge he received and would like his discharge upgraded to an honorable discharge with benefits in order for him to improve his life. He further indicated that he understood that if he were being processed for separation under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, he was not required to undergo a medical examination; however, he could request one. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090862C070212
In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. Inasmuch as he was not serving on active duty at the time he was removed from the TDRL and was placed on the PDRL, he was not authorized to have a new DD Form 214 issued or to have his last DD Form 214 changed to reflect his current status, because the DD Form 214 is only issued to reflect the most...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090867C070212
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she separated in the pay grade of E-4. The applicant provides copies of a DA From 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (Flag)), dated 29 April 1999, a Body Fat Worksheet, dated 14 April 1999, a DA Form 268, dated 31 August 1999, a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) dated 24 February 2000, and a copy of her DD Form 214. The Board determined that the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090872C070212
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. In May 1994 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090875C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the date of birth entered on his 22 July 1985 separation document (DD Form 214) and the date he entered active duty listed on his 17 October 1976 DD Form 214 be corrected. However, this list also shows that the AFEM was not awarded for service in Korea during the period the applicant served in that country between March 1978 and April 1979, and was never awarded for service in Germany during his tenure on active duty. Therefore, the entry in Item 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090876C070212
Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that the applicant’s correct period of creditable service, 2 years, 8 months and 26 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090877C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Counsel also states that the applicant's record contains two nonjudicial punishments (NJP's) and that there is no evidence available to indicate he was authorized or recommended for award of the GCMDL. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the DSC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090881C070212
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was denied medical treatment for an injured right hand at any time. 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 limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090885C070212
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090889C070212
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in pertinent part, guidelines for award of the Air Medal (AM). Thus, the Board finds no basis for adding it to the applicant’s DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090891C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence of record that indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to request an upgrade of her discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant’s contentions that her discharge should be upgraded based on her overall record of service and because she now suffers from PTSD were carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090923C070212
The applicant was discharged at Fort Campbell on 9 October 1967. The evidence shows that the applicant served in Vietnam as a supply clerk with an aviation battalion. 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 limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090924C070212
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable or medical discharge. 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 evidence of record shows that he was medically fit for separation at the time of his discharge; therefore a medical discharge was not appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090925C070212
The applicant requests that he be promoted to the pay grade of E-7. A review of the applicant's records fails to show that the applicant was ever selected for promotion to the pay grade of E-7 or that such notification was ever effected. The applicant's contention that he was notified in writing that he would be promoted to the pay grade of E-7 is not supported by either the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090926C070212
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 of record shows the applicant waived his right to consult with counsel prior to his discharge. 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 | 2003090927C070212
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) for the period 14 August 1989 to 16 December 1989 be corrected to show her character of service as honorable vice uncharacterized. The applicant provides: On 6 May 1994, the State of North Carolina issued the applicant an Order and Certificate of Name Change which ordered the change of her last name from Cxxxer to Pxxxxll.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090930C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 5 June 1974, by certified mail, the applicant was advised he would be reported to the Adjutant General, State of Florida, for unsatisfactory participation if he was AWOL from any further training assemblies during the remainder of the year. On 18 July 1974, the applicant was separated from the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090931C070212
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 24 May 1982, NJP was imposed against the applicant for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090936C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge, that his reenlistment code be changed to RE (Reenlistment Eligibility) Code 1 and that the reason for his discharge be changed to, "for the convenience of the Government." 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. The Board noted that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090939C070212
He specifically requests that his records be corrected to show award of 21 Air Medals (1 st through 20 th oak leaf clusters), the Army Good Conduct Medal, an Army Valorous Unit Award, the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device, a Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, and three bronze service stars denoting campaign participation. There is no evidence in the applicant's official military personnel file that his commander ever disqualified him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090940C070212
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 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 applicant was awarded: a. the Bronze Star Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster; b. the Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle Bar; c. the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090943C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with "V" device, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. The Board notes that there are no orders in the applicant's available records awarding him the Army Commendation 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 applicant's dates of service in Vietnam. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090944C070212
Although the record indicates that the applicant had over three years of overseas service, there are no documents to verify the applicant’s statement that he served in Korea during the period that award of the Army Occupation Medal was authorized. Without the source documents to show what unit the applicant served with and for what period, there is insufficient evidence to correct the applicant’s records to show he was authorized more than the three bronze service stars for wear on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090947C070212
His separation document does not reflect entitlement to the Combat Infantryman Badge, although it does reflect award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. However, the applicant did complete a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 19 May 1970. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090948C070212
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 October 1951 through 14 July 1953; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090949C070212
The applicant has failed to show through the evidence presented and the evidence of record that he was awarded the CIB. However, the 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090955C070212
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his awards of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and two bronze service stars to denote his campaign participation. The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the CIB, the AGCM and two bronze service stars; however, they were not included on his DD Form 214 at the time of his release from active duty (REFRAD). There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090958C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Although the applicant had an infantry MOS and served in an infantry unit during Operation Desert Storm, there are no orders awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090959C070212
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There is also no evidence of record which shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded an award for such an action. 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 Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge), the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 December 1943...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090962C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: These documents precede his capture as a prisoner of war and do not show that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090964C070212
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 limitations prescribed by law. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090965C070212
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. Therefore, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090966C070212
The applicant is entitled to award of the Army of Occupation Medal with "Germany" clasp. Although there is no record to show that the applicant was a member of the 67th AAA Battalion during the war, there is no reason to doubt otherwise. 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 Army of Occupation Medal with "Germany" clasp, the World War II Victory Medal, and the French Croix...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090969C070212
Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error, which does not require action by the Board. 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 for award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of one silver service star for the Vietnam Service Medal,...