ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010158C070208
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Board determined that administrative error in the records of the individual should be corrected. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that the applicant is also entitled to award of the Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010161C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. In the absence of records prepared at the time of the applicant’s service which show that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010162C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that a. she was unable to fulfill her STRAP contractual obligation due to physical disability; b. she enrolled in STRAP on 14 January 1992 and completed the academic portion of STRAP in May 1995; c. she was injured on her civilian job in July 1996 and was unable to return to the active reserve due to her physical condition; d. she completed two degrees while in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR); e. she was unable to perform physically in a military or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010167C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he served and retired in the rank of master sergeant/pay grade E-8. The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. The preponderance of the available evidence shows that the applicant was promoted to the rank of SFC with a corresponding pay grade of E-7, and that this is the highest rank and pay grade he held on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010168C070208
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 2 March 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing that he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal; b. by showing that he qualified a sharpshooter with the M-14 rifle and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010173C070208
The applicant’s Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows that he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 18 July 1967 through 26 November 1967. Item 40 his DA Form 20 contains no entry indicating he was ever wounded in action and there are no orders or other documents on file in his MPRJ showing he was ever recommended for, or awarded the PH by proper authority. Item 41 of his DA Form 20 does not include the PH in the list of awards he earned while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010174C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010174 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 military records are not available to the Board for review. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 24 April 1956; therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010177C070208
The applicant states that item 12f (Foreign Service) his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) does not show his foreign service. The applicant provides: a. The applicant provided a copy of a certificate which shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for service in Grenada during the period 24 October 1983 through 2 November 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010183C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010183 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. On 5 November 1975, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. However, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010188C070208
The applicant requests promotion to colonel with a promotion effective date the same as the approval date of his promotion selection board, with entitlement to back pay and allowances. In this advisory opinion, the Chief, Personnel Division, NGB, stated that the applicant was requesting the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to go back and overrule a decision which The Adjutant General (TAG) of the state of Pennsylvania made not to promote him to colonel, based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010189C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart (PH). There are no medical treatment records on file that indicate the applicant was treated for an injury or wound received in action during his service in the RVN. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010190C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Medical Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that the WD AGO Form 53- 55 issued on 18 December 1945 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the Bronze Star Medal (based upon award of the Combat Medical Badge); b. awarding the European-African-Middle Eastern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010192C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. The evidence of record shows he completed a request in November 2004 to change his SBP coverage from no coverage to spouse only coverage, but it was not received by HRC-St. Louis until January 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010193 C070208
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial 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 amending the Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010195C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 AUGUST 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010195 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. In August 1969, his unit commander recommended his elimination under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, stating that the applicant had been convicted of forgery in a criminal court in Florida on 17 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010198C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010198 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 believes that it was unjust that she wasn’t allowed to take terminal leave, and is willing to pay back the money she was given for her leave if the Board will credit her with the active duty required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010203C070208
The applicant, as the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his late father’s records to show award of the Purple Heart. The FSM's military records were not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the Board requests that CMSD- St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver service star and one bronze service star, the Distinguished Unit Citation, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010205C070208
That agency indicated that since the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions, he should not have received an RE Code 4 on his report of separation and that his report of separation be corrected to reflect a reenlistment eligibility code of “3.” The National Guard Bureau recommended approval of the applicant’s request. Consequently, the applicant’s 1 May 1992 report of separation and record of service from the Army National Guard of New York should be corrected to reflect a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010206C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. Item 21 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) does not show award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010207C070208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant’s records contain only one document which shows a SSN number (XXX-XX-7815). The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010209C070208
DA Form 3286- 59 (Statement for Enlistment, United States Army Enlistment Program, U.S. Army Delayed Enlistment Program) states the applicant is enlisting under program 9A Army Training Enlistment Program and 9C Army Incentive Enlistment Program (ACF $26,500.00) and (Cash Bonus $8,000.00). The applicant's enlistment documents state that he was enlisting, in addition to the U. S. Army Training Enlistment Program, for the "US Army College Fund $26,500." The advisory opinions admit that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010211C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010211 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 military occupational specialty (MOS) be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record shows the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010212C070208
Leonard Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to fully honorable by reason of physical disability. Action was to be taken to discharge an individual for unsuitability when, in the commander's opinion, it was clearly established that: the individual was unlikely to develop sufficiently to participate in further military training and/or become a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010215C070208
The applicant requests that her discharge be upgraded. On 10 February 1982 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for upgrade of her discharge. 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 the 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010218C070208
The PH is not included in the list of authorized awards contained on the DD Form 214. The available evidence includes a DD Form 214 that contains an entry showing the applicant was never wounded in action. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show his entitlement to the United Nations Service Medal and 1 silver service star with his Korean Service Medal; and by providing him a corrected separation document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010220C070208
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, and an appropriate waiver of the time in service requirements for that award. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant’s request for a wavier of the time period is noted; however, he has provided no good reason why his request should be granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010233C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and his Vietnam service awards. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Silver Star. The applicant authenticated both DD Forms 214 and neither document show the Purple Heart in the list of authorized awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010235C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within the 15-year statute of limitations. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010242C070208
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Self-Authored Affidavit, Separation Document (WD AGO Form 53- 55), 18 February 1947 Doctor’s Statement, 3 September 1947 Request for Army Information (VA Form 3101), and 15 September 1948 Michigan Medical Service Authorization for Treatment or Examination. This document shows that the military medical records provided to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at that time showed the applicant was treated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010247C070208
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 10 August 1973, the applicant underwent a separation physical examination. The record does contain a separation document (DD Form 214) that confirms the applicant was separated on 19 September 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010249C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. This document shows that, at the time of the applicant’s assignment to the Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment it was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 18 September 1969 through 20 March 1971 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 42, dated 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010251C070208
There is no indication that the applicant requested an upgrade of his discharge from the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within its 15-year statute of limitations. He was cleared for separation by competent medical authority, and there is no indication he suffered from any disabling physical or mental condition at the time of his discharge. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010254C070208
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was retired on 3 May 1995 in the rank and pay grade of PFC and E3, respectively, with a date of rank of 9 September 1994. Although the applicant was advanced to specialist, pay grade E4, on 1 January 1991, reenlisted in that rank and pay grade in December 1992, underwent disability processing in 1994, 1995, and 1996, with the disability proceedings reflecting his rank as specialist, assignment orders in late 1994 and in 1995 show that his rank was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010260C070208
The applicant states, in effect, he was wounded in action on 3 October 1944, but this fact is not indicated on his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55). The evidence in this case includes a WD AGO Form 53-55 that contains an Item 34 entry that indicates the applicant was wounded in action in the ETO on 3 October 1944. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show his entitlement to the Bronze Star Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010266C070208
On 29 April 2004, the Chief, Personnel Management Branch, Military Personnel/Adjutant General Division, Fort Rucker, provided a memorandum pertaining to the applicant’s case. However, reimbursement of the entire dental bill submitted by the applicant would not be appropriate given the reimbursement provided to enrolled members is limited to that fee authorized by the UCCI TDP National Fee for Service Schedule, which would authorized payment of $202.00 for the routine dental examinations and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010268C070208
In doing so, the applicant’s military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, “If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment as payable under the LRP and the Government fails to verify that the student loan accepted actually is eligible under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and such failure results in nonpayment of the loan by the LRP or the repayment or default of the loan, the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010270C070208
The LRP is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Title 10 of the United States Code, section 2171 (10 USC 2171), which provides the legal authority for the education loan repayment program for enlisted members on active duty in specified military specialties. In doing so, the applicant's military records should be corrected to show his Statement of Enlistment was amended to include the sentence, “If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010273C070208
He served in a Special Mission Unit (SMU) from February 1996 through September 2003, always in an E-8 position. The commander stated that, following the applicant's punishment, he came to respect the applicant even more. His records were not reviewed for promotion during the 2003 and 2004 promotion boards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010276C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 29 October 1952 shows he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010279C070208
He pointed out that Reserve officers are promotable no earlier than the date the President approves the promotion board results and only if they are assigned to a position requiring the higher grade. On 17 December 2003, the Assistant Secretary (M&RA) established promotion policy for mobilized Reserve Component Officers for promotion to the grade of captain through colonel. As noted in the advisory opinion the applicable new policy requires that AGR officers be reassigned within 180 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010280C070208
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. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his records that shows he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010287C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) to show “all campaign medals that I am entitled to receive.” 2. 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 NATO Medal; b. the Kosovo Campaign Medal; c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010288C070208
i. a copy of the proceedings of the PEB convened on 3 June 2004; j. a copy of an undated and unsigned DA Form 5892-R (PEBLO Estimated Disability Compensation Worksheet) that shows an estimated disability severance pay amount of $41,613 based on $3,783 (sum of basic pay times 2 months) multiplied by 11 (years combined service); k. a copy of a Separation Pay Worksheet, dated 29 July 2004, that shows an estimated final payment of $16,930.46; and l. a copy of the applicant's final Leave and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010315C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant enlisted in the USMCR on 13 January 1978. The applicant's 9 months of service in the USMCR DEP was creditable for pay (he had been honorably discharged; his service had not been voided) and should have been creditable for pay for the years he served in the Army in addition to determining his retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010316C070208
On 19 November 1999, the applicant was notified by memorandum from the commanding general at the U.S. Army Cadet Command that she was being disenrolled from the Army ROTC Program under provisions of Army Regulation 145-1 based on her failure to meet the requirements of the Army Weight Control Program prior to the last school term of the MSIII year. However, records show that when applicant was disqualified on 16 October 1997, she was given instructions for submitting a request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010321C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 AUGUST 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010321 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 he believes his discharge was personal because he was dating the unit commander's daughter at the time. Rather, the unit commander noted the applicant had indicated that he would be able to work...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010324C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster (1 OLC); the award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM); the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal AFEM); The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM); the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM); and the second award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The applicant provides a DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010325C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Accordingly, he should have been awarded the NDSM at the time of his REFRAD on 27 February 1961 or on his discharge on 12 October 1964. Although the KDSM was not authorized until 2004, the applicant served in Korea from October 1958 to November 1959, which is after the initial eligibility date of 28 July 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010331C070208
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded, the narrative reason for separation be changed to hardship, and that he be given a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of RE-1. The separation authority approved the discharge recommendation and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15 with a general discharge. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010333C070208
On 7 July 1958 a doctor in Albuquerque, New Mexico provided the VA information concerning the applicant’s medical condition, and in so doing stated that he examined the applicant regarding old injuries to his left leg and left arm resulting from a bombing during the war. In response to a request from the applicant’s daughter, the National Personnel Records Center informed her on 4 April 2001 that the applicant’s records showed that he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while on duty, and that...