ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004043C070208
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. Further, there is no evidence that suggests he was authorized or awarded the CIB while serving in the RVN. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM, for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 29 November 1965 through 5 September 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004052C070208
The applicant requests that the records of her spouse, a deceased former service member, be corrected by upgrading the character of his 1951 discharge to honorable as a matter of clemency. Counsel states that the former service member’s “successful rehabilitation, and integration into society” is demonstrated by the record and evidence submitted by the applicant and notes that the Board has previously acted to change the characterization of a discharge in such cases. In a statement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004065C070208
Larry Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s separation document, which he authenticated as “Robert K.” reflects his first and middle names as “Robert Kenney.” It also reflects the last four digits of his SSAN as 0459 and that he entered active duty in Knoxville, Kentucky. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004073C070208
There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, which confirms that he was ever assigned to, or performed duties in Vietnam. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 3 August 1970; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004087C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004087 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 was properly and equitably discharged in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time. Evidence of record further show that he waived consideration of his case by a board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004098C070208
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. General Orders show that the applicant was awarded the Air Medal (second through fifth) award which are not shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004100C070208
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The record does contain a separation document (DD Form 214) that confirms the applicant was separated on 25 September 1973. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004105C070208
Antonio Uribe | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The commander cited the basis for his recommendation was that the applicant expressed a desire to be separated from the military. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004107C070208
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge or to an entry level status (ELS) discharge. The applicant has provided no mitigating factors to warrant clemency in this case. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) requesting a change in discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004109C070208
The applicant requests that the spelling of his last name be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge), and that his DD Form 214 show award of the Purple Heart (first oak leaf cluster). His record should reflect award of the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars (one for each campaign). 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 | CY2004 | 20040004121C070208
Lawrence Foster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of the applicant's separation, a UD was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004124C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) was upgraded to a GD by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB). On 25 June 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) voted to upgrade the applicant’s discharge from an UD to a GD. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year statute of limitations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004125C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the narrative reason for her separation be changed. The applicant states, in effect, that a military member raped her in her unit while in the field. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show she was separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-3, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of Secretarial Authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004126C070208
Larry Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm and that his March 1971 general discharge be upgraded to fully honorable. Such conduct is evidence that the applicant continued to be able to serve honorably following his return from Vietnam and that may have contributed to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004132C070208
Peter B. Fisher | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant claims that he was unaware the CIB was not included in the awards listed on his separation document (DD Form 214) and that others in his unit received the award. United States Army Human Resources Command (HRC), confirm that the applicant’s unit (C Company, 4th Battalion, 7th Infantry) was awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004136C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004136 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 that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he completed the Noncommmissioned Officers Academy and to show he is authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004143C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). The applicant states that her DA Form 5074-4R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Medical and Dental Officers)) does not include her Master's Degree in Public Health awarded in June 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004145C070208
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal 1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004147C070208
The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) contained in his service records, does not show in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence that the applicant served in an infantry MOS in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant's records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004157C070208
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004164C070208
Counsel states that the applicant was found to have copied two paragraphs from Cadet L___'s work. Counsel states that the Cadet Honor code provides that an Honor Investigation will be processed within 60 working days from the time the cadet has been informed that he is under investigation. When LTC W___ asked them about the Network Design Project, the applicant stated that he asked for and received Cadet L___'s project from a previous semester but that all he did was make notes about what...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004165C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004165 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. Laverne V. Berry | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004169C070208
Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant initially entered active duty in July 1972 and was discharged in February 1975 after serving a period of 2 years, 6 months, and 5 days. The MEB document notes that the applicant did not desire to continue on active duty. On 2 June 1995 the applicant was retired by reason of physical disability in pay grade E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004172C070208
The applicant’s disciplinary history includes his acceptance of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) on the following two dates for the offense(s) indicated: 29 April 1972, for being AWOL from 30 March through 17 April 1972 and 25 September 1972, for failing to go to his appointed place of duty at the prescribed time. On 3 April 1973, the applicant was discharged accordingly. On 14 February 1985, the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004173C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the following items on his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected: Item 22 (Statement of Service), Item 12 (Last Unit of Assignment and Major Command) and the blood type entry in Item 30 (Remarks). The evidence of record confirms that the applicant completed a total of 2 years, 7 months and 8 days of creditable active military service between 16 September 1968, the date he entered active duty and 23 April 1971, the date of his separation from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004179C070208
The only Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2) on file was completed subsequent to his separation from active duty, while he was serving as a member of the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The record also shows that the applicant authenticated his DD Form 214 with his signature on the date of his release from active duty. Absent any evidence of record, or independent evidence provided by the applicant, that confirms he completed GED testing while he was on active duty, there is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004180C070208
The applicant provides extracts from his service medical records, a copy of his Department of Veterans Affairs rating, copies of various performance evaluation reports, and numerous documents commending his performance as an Army food service specialist. The absence of such referral, or even a permanent physical profile, suggests that in spite of his medical problems he was able to perform his duties, including passing a regular physical fitness test. The Board notes that the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004184C070208
On 20 November 1998, the separation authority directed the applicant’s separation under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b, Army Regulation 635- 200, by reason of a pattern of misconduct and that he receive a GD. The evidence of record confirms the applicant’s separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. The governing regulation states that while an HD or GD are authorized, an UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate for members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004190C070208
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 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The applicant’s contention that his discharged was scheduled and his request for a change to his RE code in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004254C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 05 APRIL 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004254 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. Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004271C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004288C070208
Margaret V. Thompson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The record does include a separation document (DD Form 214) that shows he was separated with an UD on 7 March 1966. On 13 September 1966, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence, determined the applicant had been properly discharged and that his request for a change in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004290C070208
On 17 January 1979, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. On 12 February 1979, the applicant was discharged with a characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions after completing 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days of active service with 83 days lost time due to AWOL. The applicant's record of service shows he completed 2 years, 2 months, and 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004291C070208
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. He has provided no evidence or basis for changing these codes. There is no evidence that the applicant was any less mature than other soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004298C070208
The applicant requests that he receive a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for his participation in Hurricane Carla disaster relief efforts in September 1961. The applicant states that he performed active Federal service in Texas during the period 9-21 September 1961 in support of disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Carla striking the Texas coast. The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004301C070208
The applicant states that the VA has awarded him a 40 percent disability rating for his cold weather injuries. On 26 February 2003, a mental status evaluation diagnosed the applicant with an adjustment disorder with anxious mood and a personality disorder not otherwise specified. Unfortunately, absent evidence that shows the applicant was evaluated by an unqualified individual the Board must presume that Captains Va___ and Vi___ made a valid medical determination that he suffered from a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004304C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 19a (current active service other than by induction – source of entry) on his August 1965 separation document be corrected to show that he was ordered to active duty vice ordered to ACDUTRA (active duty for training). The applicant states that he was on active duty for 1 year and 9 months and was not on active duty for training as his separation document indicates. Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant enlisted in the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004308C070208
The separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 and that his service be uncharacterized based on his ELS. The record also shows the applicant received an uncharacterized discharge, as a result of being separated while in an ELS. As a result, the requested relief is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004313C070208
On 24 March 2003, the applicant requested that her record be reviewed by a SSB due to a material error that existed at the time her OMPF was reviewed by the PSB. The evidence of record confirms that OSRB considered and denied the applicant’s request for reconsideration by a SSB under the FY03 PSB criteria after concluding that the applicant could have corrected the material error in question had she exercised due diligence in reviewing her records. Had there been any evidence that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004317C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that she is presently serving in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) and would like the opportunity to serve on active duty as a member of the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program. The Chief of Staff also states that the applicant’s service as a member of the AGR program would be a benefit to the unit and a waiver of her RE-3 code is necessary to for her apply. As a result, her discharge was proper and equitable, and the RE-3 code she received was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004321C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004321 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. Jonathon K. Rost | |Member | 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004325C070208
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. He further states that based on his honorable service with the ALARNG, he requests that his discharge be corrected to general under honorable conditions. On 3 May 1979, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004326C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 May2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004326 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. Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his military record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart (PH).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004329C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device. The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces serving in Vietnam from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with “V”...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004332C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004332 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. Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004348C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. On 20 June 2003, the Army Grade Determination Review Board denied his request. The fact that the Staff Judge Advocate's office reviewed the March 1987 Article 15 and found the proceedings to have been conducted in accordance with law and regulations, and the fact that the 3d Brigade commander signed the DA Form 2627 denying the applicant's appeal without questioning Major P___'s authority to issue the Article 15, show by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004355C070208
Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant and another man volunteered to accompany him to the landing zone where they saw to his extraction and then returned to the team's position. Given the facts of the case, the Board has determined that the applicant's actions were not quite at the required degree of gallantry that earned Specialist W___ the Distinguished Service Cross and thus do...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004357C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004357 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. Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 19 August 1982, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004359C070208
The statement is nearly identical in wording to a statement from another member of the applicant’s unit, which was considered during the original Board proceedings. Unfortunately, there continues to be no medical evidence which confirms that the applicant was wounded in action and in the absence of such evidence a statement, rendered more than 60 years after the fact, does not serve as sufficient evidence on which to base an award of the Purple Heart. The fact that the historical files of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004366C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that his disability did not exist prior to service (EPTS), that it was service aggravated, and, in effect, that he be granted a medical retirement with a 100 percent disability rating. Counsel further states that the PEB's finding that the applicant had a long history of hospitalizations for psychiatric disturbances and schizoid traits is not supported by the applicant's records. The applicant's civilian medical history indicated...