ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011310C070208
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions or honorable discharge. On 6 October 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to recharacterize his discharge. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 6 October 1981, the date of the ADRB review; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011312C070208
Laverne V. Berry | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show that she was medically separated for a mental condition. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty), issued 4 November 2002, lists the separation authority as Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17 with a separation code of JFV.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011313C070208
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records show that he was released from active duty on 30 September 1991 and placed on the Retired List the following day for years of service. Item 12b, Separation Date This Period, of the DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 September 1994, and all other related military records, to show that he was released from active duty on 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011315C070208
LaVerne Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Navy Presidential Unit Citation. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not submitted any, to indicate that he served with the 442nd during the qualifying period for that award; and, notwithstanding the memorandum of support from the applicant’s commanding officer, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011320C070208
The applicant’s record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 25 April 1973. The applicant’s record does include a separation document (DD Form 214) that shows on 18 April 1975, he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial, and that he received an UD. There is no indication that the applicant requested an upgrade of his discharge from the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011325C070208
Carol Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his 29 March 1973 DD Form 214 be corrected to show that he completed armor crewman training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, vice the Fort Lewis, Washington location shown, that he completed a basic leadership course at Fort Hood, Texas, and that he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011326C070208
The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, or the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service. The applicant’s OMPF (Official Military Personnel File) contains evidence that he was wounded in action on 6 May 1970; however, there is no evidence to show that he was wounded in action on 10 May 1970 or any other date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011329C070208
The applicant requests that her uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. The applicant was released from active duty training on 9 June 1989 with an uncharacterized discharge. There is no evidence which indicates the applicant applied to Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011338C070208
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record confirms the applicant married his current spouse on 29 May 1994; however, he was unaware he had to make his spouse SBP election within one year of the marriage. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of equity to correct his record to show he terminated SBP coverage for his sister under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011340C070208
He also requests award of the basic Parachutist Badge, the Senior Parachutist Badge, the Expert Infantry Badge, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, two awards of the National Defense Service Medal (correctly known as the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star), the Combat Medical Badge, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM), and the Navy Expeditionary Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011342C070208
On 6 December 1982, the applicant’s commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate her from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, for entry-level status performance and conduct. 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 has submitted insufficient evidence with her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011346C070208
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a DD Form 214 will be issued to each individual discharged, retired or placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The evidence shows that the applicant was placed on the TDRL, effective 10 August 1977, with 18 years, 7 months, and 21 days of active Federal service He was removed from the TDRL on 31 May 1979, 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011355C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with a separation date of 1 October 2004 be changed to show corrections to item 9, the command to which he was transferred; item 13, the award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM); and item 19b, to show the name of his nearest relative as his wife instead of his mother. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show this award. The Board determined that the evidence presented was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011356C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011356 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 received NJP, on 25 September 1965, for urinating on a sleeping Soldier. The applicant has provided no documentation nor does the record contain any indication of the alleged incident that he contends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011363C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 February 1987 be brought up to date. These items inlclude a Big Bend Community College Certificate of Progress; a Big Bend Community College Certificate of Course Completion; an M-A-N Service Training Course Certificate; two Army Achievement Medal Certificates, dated 30 June 1983 and 17 December 1986, respectively; a Certificate of Training for the Mountain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011365C070208
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of these qualification badges. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 August 1959 to 25 July 1961, the National Defense Service Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011371C070208
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his records to show that his rank was technical sergeant at the time that he was discharged in 1946. The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge) shows that he was discharged in the grade of T/5 (technician fifth grade) on 23 April 1946. Nor is there any evidence to show that he was recommended for promotion to that grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011379C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |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 for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 with the ending period 23 September 1945 shows he was inducted and entered active duty on 15 December 1942.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011382C070208
He also requests authorized awards for Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Good Conduct Medal, two German foreign awards, the Driver and Mechanic Badge, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214; his orders awarding him the Mechanic's Badge; his award certificate for the Army Achievement Medal; a Memorandum for Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011390C070208
Michael Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011399C070208
The applicant provides: a. Pertinent Army regulations, in effect at the time, provided that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals would be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time, and are required to process waivers of RE codes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011402C070208
Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this unit award. Records show that the applicant served in four campaigns in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of four bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011403C070208
Patrick H. McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence indicating 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 evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011408C070208
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel record which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart. His DA Form 20 does not show an entry in Item 40 (Wounds) or list the Purple Heart in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Expert Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-14) Bar, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011409C070208
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he was diagnosed with drug dependency prior to his discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011410C070208
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Vietnam. Evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in Vietnam on 15 April 1972, as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011418C070208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by adding four bronze service stars to his Vietnam Service Medal, two additional Overseas Service Bars, the Device (1960) to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Even though his DD 214 shows 2 years, 5 months, 8 days for Foreign Service, Army Regulation 670-1 states that one overseas service bar is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011419C070208
There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that he performed infantryman duties or served in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011421C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011421 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 military records to show the seventh award of the Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011425C070208
On 24 May 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded the applicant's undesirable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge under the Special Discharge Review Program. This group could apply to a Presidential Clemency Board which was made up of individuals appointed by the President (members were civilians, retired military and members of the Reserve Components) who would establish a period of alternate service of not more than 24 months that the individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011427C070208
All of the administrative separation paperwork is no longer available in the record; however, on 11 December 1980, the applicant's commander recommended her separation with a general discharge under the provisions of paragraph 5-31, Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of her discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The Board determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011428C070208
The applicant requests correction of item 1 (Name [Last]), 12d (Total Prior Active Service), and item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Service in the program for enlisted members who retain that status remains creditable under all provisions. Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214, in item 12d will be corrected to show that he had no prior active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011429C070208
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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011431C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's father stated that the applicant was abandoned by his natural parents at age 10 months and he did not have the intelligence to understand the concept of responsibility. The available evidence indicates the applicant experienced problems completing his training requirements.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011440C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011440 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. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011441C070208
The applicant’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains no evidence to show that he was wounded in action. The applicant participated in two campaigns in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by award of the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011455C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011456C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011456 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. This document shows that, at the time of the applicant’s assignment to 6th Howitzer Battalion, 15th Artillery it was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011478C070208
The applicant requests that her 22 October 2004 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) be corrected to show her home of record as California and not Florida. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by listing her home of record on her 22 October 2004 DD Form 214 as Visalia, California. |100 home of record | |2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011480C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he completed 20 years of active service so that he can qualify for Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP). The applicant also indicated that he did not desire to continue on active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention Retirement, or Separation). Army Regulation 635-40, in pertinent, requires that Soldiers with over 18 but less than 20 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011488C070208
The ADRB, after considering his case on 16 January 1997, denied his request. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on filing to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should commence on the date of final...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011489C070208
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Vietnam. Therefore he is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or correction of his records to show this decoration. 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 first award of the Good Conduct Medal, for the period 17 January 1966 to 16 January 1969; b. the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011493C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The board recommended the applicant be discharged from the Army under provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and given an Undesirable Discharge. On 25 July 1961, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness, with an undesirable discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011495C070208
There are no records available which shows the applicant’s separation processing. Army Regulation clearly provides that military discharges are based on the quality of the Soldier’s military service in accordance with published standards. 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 prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011498C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that, upon removal from the temporary disability retired list (TDRL), the record be changed to show that the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), dated 6 October 2004, recommended a combined rating of 30 percent and that he was placed on the Retired List due to disability. U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) Orders D292-06, dated 18 October 2004, notified the applicant that he was removed from the TDRL and discharged from the service effective 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011499C070208
On 5 April 2003, the applicant signed a California ARNG Form 600-2R (Request for Discharge of Enlisted Members). The applicant did not complete his 3-year enlistment in the ARNG and the evidence of record indicates it was for personal reasons and not because his unit had inactivated. The available evidence of record shows the applicant was indicating as early as February 2003, 7 months prior to the date his unit inactivated, that he no longer wished to serve with the ARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011500C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 13 September 1966; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 12 September 1969. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011502C070208
LaVerne Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-200 also states that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. The applicant’s discharge was accomplished in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and at the request of the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011503C070208
Based on a review of the medical evidence of record, the PEB upheld the original PEB findings and again rated the applicant at 0% based on the medical evidence and testimony presented. The applicant’s request for an increase to the disability rating assigned by the PEB, along with the supporting evidence he provides were carefully considered. His case was properly considered by a PEB and his appeal was properly reviewed at a formal PEB hearing at which he and his counsel were present.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011504C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011504 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. Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal...