ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010605C070208
The applicant requests that the military record of his father, a deceased service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, the American Theater Campaign Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The FSM's service personnel records are not available to the ABCMR for review. The applicant requested the Purple Heart, the American Theater Campaign Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal be added to FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010610C070208
He then applied to the Board to correct his records to show he was promoted to colonel 1 June 1999 and, in effect, retired on 1 June 2001. However, since the applicant obviously could not have made an SBP election prior to his new retirement date of 1 June 2001, it would not be equitable to require him to be enrolled in the SBP when both he and his spouse elected, in December 2001, to terminate his participation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010611C070208
This document shows, at the time the applicant was assigned to the 224th Infantry Regiment, this unit was cited for award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 50, dated 1954. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain an 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010618C070208
Listed as evidence is a DVA examination dated 30 April 1997. On 24 August 2005, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records notified the DAV of the applicant's pending application and requested that they review his records within 30 days. On 1 May 1992, the applicant was released from active duty due to disability, temporary and placed on the TDRL with a disability rating of 30 percent on 2 May 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010620C070208
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Although the applicant contends that his offenses were minor, evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge for being AWOL, missing movement through design, and disobeying a lawful order.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010623C070208
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he served in the U.S. Army Reserve following his discharge on 12 April 1979. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010624C070208
On 23 July 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an UD. On 29 July 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010625C070208
He further states this was presented to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) immediately upon his return from the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), and evidence of the wound was made part of his VA medical record, along with radiological studies of other shrapnel remaining in his body. However, absent some evidence of record to corroborate that his wound was received as a direct result of, or was caused by enemy action, or that he was treated for a combat related wound, there is an insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010628C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he completed 20 years of active service so that he may be granted Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC). The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged injustice which occurred on 12 April 1989, the date of approval of the ABCMR decision to correct the applicant's records to show he was permanently retired due to disability. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010630C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010630 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. Patrick McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The computation made by the staff member of the Board resulted in a computation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010632C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. It further stated that consideration would be given to duties normally associated with the MOS and not limited to duties currently performed by individual in the present duty assignment. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was awarded PMOS "11B1P" upon completion of AIT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010638C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military service records show that he enlisted on 2 November 1976 for a period of 4 years. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010639C070208
The applicant provided a list of awards that he has not received, which include the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Service, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Presidential (Unit) Citation, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, Overseas Service Commemorative Medal, and U.S. Army Commemorative Medal. There is no evidence of records that the applicant is entitled to award of the American Defense Service Medal, the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010642C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the "Expert Infantry Mortar," and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle). The evidence shows the applicant is eligible for award of the Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) for wounds sustained during hostile action on 6 May 1968 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010648C070208
The applicant’s medical records were not available for review by the Board. Inasmuch as the wound must be documented as being the result of enemy action and the documents do not substantiate either that fact or the date of occurrence, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence presented with his application or the evidence of record, that he meets the prerequisites of the applicable regulations for award of the Purple Heart at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010662C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 SEPTEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010662 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 a previous application to this Board dated 5 December 2003, the applicant requested that his records be corrected to show physical disability retirement or separation. Medical proceedings, regardless of the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010667C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010667 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 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Department of the Army,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010683C070208
On 5 October 1988, the applicant’s commander recommended his separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, for alcohol abuse. On 1 November 1988, the applicant was discharged for alcohol abuse as a rehabilitation failure. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 1 November 1988; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010692C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the following awards be added to Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his separation document: the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM); the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with 4 bronze service stars; the Air Medal with Numeral 9; the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal; the Aviator Badge; the Presidential Unit Citation; the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010696C070208
The applicant requests award of the National Defense Service Medal, award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and credit for his service in Afghanistan. Award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal is authorized for service in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom on or after 24 October 2001 to a future date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense or the cessation of the operation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010698C070208
The applicant requests that the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a period of honorable service from 23 February 1961 to 1 March 1965. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010703C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show his organization as Company K, 389th Infantry Regiment, and award of the Army of Occupation Medal for his service in Japan during World War II. The applicant's military service record does not show award of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military service records to show his organization of assignment as Company K, 389th Infantry Regiment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010713C070208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show awards of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Iraq Freedom Medal (correctly known as the Iraq Campaign Medal), and any other awards or decorations he is entitled. Evidence of record shows that the applicant deployed to the Persian Gulf and served in Iraq for the period 13 April 2003 through 2 July 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010715C070208
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 4 April 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial. Although the applicant contends that he was discharged in February or March 1983 and his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in April 1984, evidence of record shows the applicant was placed on excess leave from 14 January 1983 to 4 April 1984, for a total of 447 days. Upon completion of his appellate review the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010716C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The statements submitted by the applicant from family and friends note the applicant was a good person without any troubles prior to going to Vietnam but was changed when he came back from Vietnam. The applicant has provided no evidence that he was in "detox" at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010717C070208
However, he has failed to show through evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that he was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action and that treatment was rendered by medical personnel at the time and made a matter of official record. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010718C070208
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 applicant’s record show that he was originally discharged on 17 March 1989, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct –abuse of illegal drugs. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010719C070208
On 15 April 1970, the applicant was discharged after serving 2 years, 11 months and 18 days of honorable service. On 16 December 1971, the applicant received an Undesirable Discharge after completing 1 year, 5 months, and 21 days of active military service during this enlistment and 6 years, 6 months and 6 days of total active service. The applicant’s contentions that he was tired of going overseas and that he was going through a divorce was carefully considered and found to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010721C070208
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 record also shows the ADRB voted to upgrade the characterization of the applicant’s discharge based on her overall record of service. By regulation, the RE-4 code assigned the applicant was the proper code to assign members separating under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010726C070208
Carol Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s enlisted qualification record shows that his conduct and efficiency were excellent during his military service. 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 Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010727C070208
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge (GD) as originally issued. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's allegations pertinent to his psychiatric evaluation, the presentation of a GD to his commander, which he torn up, that his commander's attitude was racially prejudiced, and that racial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010728C070208
The applicant states that he should not have been discharged, that members of his command illegally performed actions which they had no authority to do, which resulted in numerous substantial violations of his rights. There are no documents in the applicant’s records after his 1997 discharge. There is no evidence of any error or injustice in the final disposition of the applicant by the Nation Guard or evidence which would warrant reinstating him in the Army National Guard with associated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010731C070208
In paragraph 2, of the Consideration of Evidence, it states that the applicant extended her enlistment for a period of 5 months and 1 day and, that the applicant's new ETS (expiration term of service) should have been established to be 26 July 2002. BOARD VOTE: YM_____ RJW ____ MBL_____ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010740C070208
There is no evidence the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no medical evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart include frostbite or trench foot injuries, heat stroke, and accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010762C070208
The applicant was advised by competent authority of his right to have his case considered by a board of officers; to appear in person before a board of officers; to submit statements in his own behalf; to be represented by counsel; to appeal his civil court conviction; to waive any of this rights; and to withdraw any waiver of rights at any time prior to the date the discharge authority directs or approves his discharge and request his case be presented before a board of officers. On 23...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010779C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that she desires the Board waive her scholarship debt because she was disenrolled from the SROTC program based on charges of having an indifferent attitude/lack of interest in military training, and for having an undesirable character by cheating on an SROTC examination. Additionally, the Cadet Command advised the applicant that her SROTC contract had been breached, and that she was responsible for repaying the Government $51,350.00 for advanced educational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010780C070208
Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that a summary court-martial (SCM) Order be transferred from the performance (P-Fiche) to the restricted (R- Fiche) portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). There are no provisions for transferring court-martial orders to the R-Fiche portion of the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010782C070208
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. During the counseling he was informed that he was being considered for elimination from the military based on his continuous offenses of misconduct. Accordingly, on 6 November 1989, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions (general), under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, based on misconduct-commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010783C070208
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Upon successful completion of the alternate service, former members would be granted a clemency discharge by the President of the United States, thus restoring his or her affected civil rights.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010784C070208
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) in the grade of E-5. The applicant states National Guard Regulation 600-200 states enlistment to E-5 is based upon an officer's prior experience.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010786C070208
Michael Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted service credit and any back pay and allowances due based on his participation in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in the Georgia ARNG in an SMP status from 1 October 1988 through 31 May 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010787C070208
The last entry on the applicant’s records regarding promotions show that his records were forwarded to the E- 7 promotion selection board on 10 July 1991. However, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that such was the case. It is also noted that from the time the applicant served under the 1SG in question in 1984, he served an additional 8 years and would have been considered by selections boards every year until...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010795C070208
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show these awards. He completed 7 years, 1 month, and 5 days active military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the GCMDL for the period 22 January 1985 through 21 January 1988; b. by adding the entry "SWA SERVICE: 11FEB91-16MAR91 to item 18 on his DD Form 214;" c. by showing he was awarded the SWASM with one bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010822C070208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Glider Badge and all awards related to his service in the Korean War. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s final DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 31 December 1967, shows he is entitled to the following awards:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010825C070208
Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that the rank shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected from master sergeant (MSG) to first sergeant (1SG). The promotion and retirement orders list his rank as MSG; however the NCOERS show he possessed the first sergeant's special qualification identifier (SQI) "M" and served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010830C070208
The applicant called the Delay and Exemption Board several times between 6 and 25 April 2004. The applicant states USAHRC – STL issued a memorandum notifying him he was being discharged. By memorandum dated 20 April 2004 and addressed to his home address, USAHRC – STL notified the applicant his request for exemption from active duty had not been finalized at that time and he was given an administrative delay of up to 30 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010831C070208
He was issued a physical profile for right knee pain, panic disorder and PTSD and was scheduled for a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The VA may find a Soldier unfit by reason of service-connected disability and may even initially assign a higher rating. While the applicant was found unfit for duty due to his knee injury and was assigned a disability rating of 10% for that unfitting condition, at the time of his PEB hearing it was determined that his diagnosis for PTSD and other related...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010834C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010834 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 official Military Personnel Record File contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010836C070208
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant retired from the Army with 27 years, 2 months, and 7 days of active federal service as reflected on his 31 July 2004 DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending so much of Orders Number 237-005, dated 25 August 2003, published by the Office of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010847C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040010847 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain...