ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009906C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040009906 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 promotion to the rank of corporal while he was a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009909C070208
The applicant was not selected for promotion by this board. VTARNG Orders Number 145-003, dated 24 May 2004, promoted the applicant to colonel effective 31 March 2004. Records show that the applicant was recommended for promotion to the grade of colonel, effective 31 March 2004, by a Department of the Army Special Selection Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009910C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that recoupment of the unearned portion of her enlistment bonus be waived. The commanding officer recommended separation with an honorable discharge. Accordingly as recommended in the advisory opinion the applicant should not be required to forfeit that portion of the bonus already received.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009915C070208
The applicant requests that an record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice for driving under the influence (DUI) and an associated bar to reenlistment be expunged from his records. The applicant was arrested for DUI on 3 February 1989 and a bar to reenlistment was initiated on 6 February 1989. The applicant voluntarily requested discharge because he could not overcome the bar to reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009917C070208
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart and correction of his separation document (DD Form 214) to show the Soldier’s Medal. The regulation provides that, although multiple awards of this unit citation are not authorized for wear, official military and historical records will indicate all awards received.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009919C070208
There are no orders in the applicant’s records awarding him the Air Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of: a. the Air Medal; b. the first award of the Good Conduct Medal, for the period 21 June 1968 to 18 June 1971; c. the Meritorious Unit Commendation with First Oak Leaf Cluster; d. the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009926C070208
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. On 16 February 2000, the applicant was discharged with a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009935C070208
Marla Troup | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal but in so doing does not reflect the number of campaigns in which he participated. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Korea Defense Service Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009937C070208
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His DD Form 214 lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by, showing that, in addition to the awards currently shown on his DD Form 214, the applicant is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009945C070208
Applicants must send proof of proper interest with the application when requesting correction of another person's military records. The evidence of record confirms the FSM elected to participate in the SBP and elected spouse coverage for the applicant when he retired, and that the applicant and FSM entered into a separation and property settlement agreement, in which they agreed the applicant would receive 42.5 percent of the FSM’s military retired pay based on their being married for 17 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009954C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040009954 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009956C070208
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 31 July 1993; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 30 July 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009957C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040009957 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. Department of the Army, Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam Medical Command General Orders Number 531, dated 23 March 1970 show that the applicant was awarded the Air Medal for the period 25 June 1969 though 7 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009960C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, the applicant did not serve the minimum 12 months to qualify for award of the Aircraft Crewmember Badge and he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that he was awarded that badge and a secondary MOS of a aircraft crewmember. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009961C070208
He further states that during his processing for enlistment in the Regular Army (RA), he was initially told he would retain his current rank of SSG/E-6 and DOR of 9 June 2001; however, a grade determination completed by Department of the Army (DA) authorized his enlistment in the rank of sergeant/E-5 (SGT/E-5) based on the lack of SSG/E-6 vacancies in his military occupational specialty (MOS). On 30 September 2002 the applicant was discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009965C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040009695 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, in effect, that in addition to the awards currently shown on his DD Form 214, his listed awards should include the Good Conduct Medal, two awards of the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009969C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR200470009969 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. Brenda K. Koch | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009976C070208
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show his last name as Shepard, vice Shapiro. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. That certificate shows his name as Milton A. Shapiro, that he was a member of the Army of the United States from 17 October 1942 to 21 January 1946, that his last grade was first lieutenant, and that information concerning his date and place of birth were unavailable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009977C070208
The applicant states that his discharge should be upgraded to honorable for the following reasons: (1) his ability to serve was impaired by his youth and immaturity; (2) that if he had been in the United States he could have had better legal representation: (3) his record of nonjudicial punishments were only minor offenses; (4) he was treated unfairly when he was transferred next door to the stockade because his record of promotions show he was generally a good service member and his average...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009985C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Air Medal with "V" Device, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). Effective 30 April 2005, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is no longer authorized to be awarded for service in Iraq; however, service members who qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009989C070208
Army Regulation 600-8-22, chapter 4 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009995C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the following awards earned by the applicant during his tenure on active duty: National Defense Service Medal (NDSM); Vietnam Service Medal (VSM); Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM); Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010013C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show the actual date of his entry on active duty for basic training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 July 1971 shows he completed 3 months and 28 days of active duty service during the period covered by the report.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010014C070208
The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains a Record of Induction (DD Form 47) that confirms he was inducted into the Army and entered active duty on 30 December 1965. Item 11 (Enlisted, Inducted, Reenlisted, Extended and/or Ordered to Active Duty) of the applicant’s DA Form 20 contains an entry confirming he entered active duty on 30 December 1965, and Item 38 (Record of Assignments) contains an entry showing he arrived at the reception center on that same date. Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010021C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disability for coccidioidomycosis disease be approved for Combat- Related Special Compensation (CRSC). There is no evidence which would show that the applicant’s coccidioidomycosis disease was incurred during desert training in 1943.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010024C070208
A 17 August 1999 memorandum from the Medical Department Activity indicates that because of her medical condition, left hip stress fracture, she was unable to perform her normal military duties from 16 August 1999 to 23 August 1999 in accordance with the provisions of her profile. A Soldier may be discharged or retired because of medical reasons, e.g., medically unfit for retention, as in the applicant’s case; however, the character of service, honorable, under honorable conditions, etc., is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010028C070208
In a separate application, he also requests that his military records be corrected to show 20 awards of the Air Medal (correctly known as the Air Medal with Numeral "20") which is a new issue not previously considered by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show the Purple Heart or the Air Medal as authorized awards. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010071C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The lost time currently reflected on his DD Form 214 amounts to approximately 202 days and in accordance with the Department of Defense Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual, his unexcused absences are not creditable service. His DD Form 214 fails to show his lost time for the period covering 20 July 2002 until 26 July 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010072C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010072 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 R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There are no orders or other evidence authorizing award of the Air Medal to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010076C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010076 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant's DD form 214 with the ending period of 8 July 1971 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Purple Heart. Records show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010079C070208
He continuously served on active duty until being separated with a bad conduct discharge on 27 July 1989. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his separation, 27 July 1989, shows that he was separated with a bad conduct discharge under the provisions of Chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200, as a result of court-martial. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010080C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010080 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 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not include the PH in the list of authorized awards entered. The evidence of record shows the applicant was treated for an ear injury on 14 September 1968 as a result of grenade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010081C070208
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time when the service member was discharged, required that throughout a qualifying period of service for award of the Good Conduct Medal the enlisted person must have had all “excellent” conduct and efficiency ratings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010085C070208
The applicant states that his promotion packet was delayed because his chain of command did not complete his officer evaluation reports (OERs) in a timely manner. The regulation further specifies that the promotion effective date and date of rank for officers with a promotion eligibility date prior to the SSB would be the approval date of the mandatory board criteria by which recommended. However, notwithstanding the NGB recommendation that his record be submitted for consideration by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010086C070208
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded. The applicant submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to have his discharge upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010099C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) affirm the upgrade of his discharge to under honorable conditions under the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP). The examiner recommended the applicant receive an administrative discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations, Discharge, Unsuitability). On 30 June 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010102C070208
The applicant requests that corrections be made to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued to him on 23 February 1965. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that on 23 February 1965, he was released and transferred to the United States Army Reserve after completing 1 year, 11 months and 12 days of honorable service. e. Item 29 (Other Service Training Courses Successfully Completed) is where military training can be listed on the DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010104C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010104 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. When a Soldier is convicted by civil authorities, the regulation mandates consideration for discharge. His conviction by civil authorities obligated military authorities to consider the applicant for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010107C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and an additional award of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart (First Oak Leaf Cluster). The applicant’s military personnel records contains no derogatory information and there is no documented record of a disqualification from any of the applicant’s active duty commanders that would have precluded him from receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010117C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that his hearing and physical condition was “A-1” when he entered the Army in 1943 and that he now needs his 1943 discharge corrected to show that he incurred a severe hearing loss “in service with the 194th Glider Infantry at the side of heavy artillery firing July 24, 1943 in World War 2.” He states that his records reflect false information, which the Department of Veterans Affairs has used to deny him benefits for 59 years. His overall physical condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010119C070208
On 15 August 2005, the applicant's spouse provided a notarized statement concurring with the applicant's desire to change his SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse. The applicant's spouse provided her concurrence with his decision to change his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he made a written request to change his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010121C070208
The applicant states that she did not sign the DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel) concurring with the FSM's election to enroll in the SBP for a reduced base amount. The evidence of record shows the FSM was first released from active duty for the purpose of retirement on 28 February 1985 and was immediately (1 March 1985) recalled to active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010133C070208
Counsel states, in effect, the statement provided by the FSM's niece clearly shows the FSM's intent for the applicant to receive RCSBP benefits, as well as the fact that he completed a DD Form 1883 identifying the applicant as beneficiary of his RCSBP annuity; and that these documents were included with other important paperwork. Counsel further indicates that based on the sworn statements provided with the application, it is clear the FSM completed and returned a DD Form 1883 and elected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010134C070208
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that the entries at items 24 (Aptitude Tests - Place Tested), 38 (Duty MOS), and 47 (Signature of Individual) on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be corrected. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010136C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. The appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010142C070208
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was discharged from the Army National Guard and as a Reserve of the Army in pay grade E-4 and that his military occupational specialty (MOS) was 95B10, Military Police. The California Adjutant General should be asked to correct the applicant's NGB Form 22E and his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010143C070208
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant states, in effect, his record does not show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in Vietnam. The records available contain no evidence which shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010148C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010148 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. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010150C070208
The applicant states the Army Commendation Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal were both awarded after her release from active duty. The evidence available to the Board suggests that the applicant was only awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010157C070208
The applicant requests a second award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he is entitled to the following decorations: the Purple Heart; the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Parachutist Badge; the Combat Infantryman Badge;...