ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101775C070208
The applicant requests that the undesirable discharge of his deceased son, a former service member (FSM) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) is unavailable for review by the Board; however, the record does show that he was reduced in pay grade on 21 March 1972. On 18 November 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the FSM’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101793C070208
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to, Company A, 15th Engineer Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 1 July through 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101795C070208
Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board For Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214. Only one National Defense Service Medal is recorded on the FSM's Officer Qualification Record and, neither the National Defense Service Medal nor the National Defense Service Medal, with oak leaf cluster, have ever been shown on any of the FSM's separation documents. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101797C070208
The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) military records provided to the Board contain enlistment contracts and other documents that show the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on two separate occasions subsequent to receiving his UD. The NPRC file provided to the Board also includes a DD Form 4 showing the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 11 March 1977. Regarding his 25 August 1971 UD, the evidence of record confirms he was charged with the commission of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101799C070208
On 8 May 1962, the applicant’s commander submitted a request to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 Personnel Separation (Homosexuality). The applicant’s personnel records contain an Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 25 May 1962. On 8 June 1962, the applicant was discharged from active duty and was issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge under provisions of chapter 12 of Army Regulation 635-89, acceptance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101800C070208
Melvin H. Meyer | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the first name recorded on his military records be corrected. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101821C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 September 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004101821 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 case is being considered using reconstructed records that primarily consist of the applicant’s DD Form 214 and the Honorable Discharge Certificate provided by the applicant. Although the specific facts and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101823C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) be amended by deleting the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and including the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal-K and the Kuwait Liberation Medal-SA. The applicant provides in support of his application a memorandum for record dated 23 April 1991, indicating that the applicant was assigned to the 377th Transportation Company in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101839C070208
On 8 January 2002, the applicant unit commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of personality disorder. The evidence of record also confirms that the applicant’s discharge processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. 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 reentry eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101856C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to a medical discharge. On 17 April 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board granted the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Therefore, no basis has been established for correcting his record to show he was separated for medical reasons.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101870C070208
Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph B-39a states that, for VASRD codes 5293 (intervertebral disc syndrome) and 5295 (lumbosacral strain), a 40 or 60 percent disability rating will be predicated upon objective medical findings of neurological involvement. DoDI 1332.39, paragraph E2.A1.1.20.1 (VASRD code 5295) states that a zero percent rating shall be awarded for chronic low back pain of unknown etiology. Given that the applicant's main complaint was that he continued to have mainly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101893C070208
Two DA Forms 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) on file, dated 30 August 1991 and 6 May 2002, confirm the responsible Department of the Army agency authorized the issue of the following awards to the applicant based on a review of his record: Expert Qualification Badge with Machine Gun and Carbine Bars; Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar; and NDSM. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101899C070208
Since he had elected children only coverage, he had to elect either option B or option C. If he were married, he and his spouse had to sign the reverse of the DD Form 1883. The available evidence of record shows that the FSM was not married to the applicant in May 1989; therefore, he could not have elected spouse coverage at that time. The available evidence of record shows that the FSM and the applicant married in October 1989; therefore, by the time the March 1992 letter was sent out...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101911C070208
The applicant requests that item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), specifically the entries for 1 April 1967, 20 April 1967, and 1 May 1967, be corrected to show he performed duties as a radar equipment repairman. The applicant's contentions are noted; however, it cannot be determined 35 years after the fact what his duty MOS was for any period while he was assigned to Vietnam. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101916C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect all the awards to which he is entitled for all of his military service. Army Regulation 15-185 prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). There is no evidence to show that he is entitled to that award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101928C070208
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge, with an effective date of 2 November 1945 shows, in Item 33 (Decorations and Citations), that he was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, with four bronze service stars; the American Theater Ribbon [correctly known as the American Campaign Medal; and the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, on 9 December 1988, by the Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101943C070208
Eloise Prendergast | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army Reserve for 3 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states that all of his documentation, including his enlistment packet reflects that he enlisted in the Army Reserve for 3 years; however, his DD Form 4/1 erroneously shows that he enlisted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 200410194C070208
Troup | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record confirms that based on his service in the RVN, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show awards which were omitted through administrative error at the time of his separation from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101950C070208
On 5 January 1962, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-208 and furnished an undesirable discharge. The appropriate authority, a major general, approved the recommendation for the applicant's discharge on 6 February 1962 and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge on 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101955C070208
It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH, it is necessary to have evidence confirming the member was wounded in action, was treated for the wound by military medical personnel and this record of treatment must have been made a matter official record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101956C070208
The evidence of record contains a SBP Election Certificate and a DA Form 4240, which both confirm the applicant elected Full, Spouse Only, SBP coverage in conjunction with his application for retired pay. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show he applied for retired pay at age 60 and elected full SBP spouse only coverage, Option B, in conjunction with this request. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101982C070208
Patrick H. McGann Jr. | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Heavy Weapons Infantry Badge, and Berlin Crisis award be added to his record. However, although he completed a qualifying period to be eligible for the first award of the AGCM, his record confirms he received less than excellent conduct and efficiency ratings while serving in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004101987C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004101987 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 Report of Separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as military policeman instead of clerk-typist, as currently reflected. His records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102015C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, to correct his records by upgrading his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. Counsel requests that the applicant be given a second chance by granting an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102017C070208
Patrick H. McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) pertaining to her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to add the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence of record shows the FSM was awarded the CIB after he separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102020C070208
DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to: Troop C, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 7 September 1966 through 10 August 1968, by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 60, dated 1969, while he was a member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102026C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge and that these awards be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge. 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 individual concerned to show: that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102027C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 August 1970 shows, in item 5a (Grade, Rate, or Rank), his rank as Sergeant; in item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command), the 190th Assault Helicopter Company, 1st Aviation Brigade, U. S. Army Vietnam; in item 16 (Terminal Date of Reserve Obligation), a service obligation terminal date of 15 August 1972; in item 22c, that he served in the U. S. Army Pacific for 2 years, 2 months, and 21 days; and in item 30 (Remarks), that he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102030C070208
Public Law 99-145, dated 8 November 1985, permitted retirees to elect SBP coverage for a former spouse under spouse coverage provisions vice insurable interest provisions, and Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The record shows that the FSM failed to make a “Former Spouse” coverage SBP election as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102047C070208
The periods for these awards are all before or after the applicant's assignment to the unit. Based on this excellent record of service, he is eligible for award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 7 July 1966 through 5 July 1968 and to have it added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded Air Medal to the applicant's DD Form 214; b. awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102064C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 November 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004102064 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 available evidence supports the applicant's claim that he was wounded in action twice and is authorized award of the PH with OLC. Therefore, the evidence available supports correcting the applicant's DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102074C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was awarded three awards of the Purple Heart, three awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), three awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) based upon award of three CIBs, the Master Parachutist Badge, and the Silver Star. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102084C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 August 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004102084 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 provides his DD Form 214, Department of the Army General Orders Number 71 dated 28 July 1952, and a letter of support from his former platoon leader. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102094C070208
The applicant requests that he be compensated for pes planus/plantar fascitis; a medical condition that resulted in his being discharged by reason of physical disability. Chapter 9 of the regulation, in effect at the time, provided for the separation of an enlisted soldier for non-service aggravated conditions that existed prior to service (EPTS) when the soldier requested waiver of PEB evaluation. The Board found that the medical evidence of record, as documented in the published PEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102097C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart be added to his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge. The applicant's desire to have the Purple Heart added to his WD AGO Form 53-55 to facilitate his application to receive service-connected disability benefits is understood; however, a decision to grant relief must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence available in official Army records and the evidence submitted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102112C070208
Item 16 of the DD Form 214 he was issued on the date of his separation, 1 April 2002, contains the entry “None”. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. The applicant’s claim that Item 16 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show 31.5 days of leave paid was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102118C070208
There are no additional orders in the applicant's service personnel records to show that he was awarded additional awards of the Air Medal. This regulation states that a soldier may wear the unit award permanently if the individual was assigned to, and present for duty with the unit any time during the period cited; or was attached by competent orders to, and present for duty with the unit during the entire period, or for at least thirty consecutive days of the period cited. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102130C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his separation document (DD Form 214). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show he was assigned an RE-4R code to denote his separation was based on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102151C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Personnel Division, National Guard Bureau which states that the applicant was separated because he was an unsatisfactory participant and that his knee condition did not prevent him from attending drills or annual training. However, the separation authority may direct a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102162C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Prisoner of War Medal and the Bronze Star Medal be added to his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge, WD AGO Form 53-55. The applicant served in the Army of the United States honorably from 5 June 1942 until 3 October 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal; the Prisoner of War Medal; the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102176C070208
The applicant’s record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 22 September 1966. The evidence of record confirms the applicant arrived for duty in the RVN on 23 October 1967 and that he departed for the United States on emergency leave on 11 March 1968. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that based on his service and campaign participation in the RVN, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102182C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. There is no evidence the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102195C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 December 1980, the applicant was separated in absentia with a UOTHC discharge for conduct triable by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102199C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 September 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004102199 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 show that on 7 January 1969, he was inducted into the Army of the United States. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102215C070208
AR 600-8-22, in pertinent part, authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in its Appendix B and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal, in this case, the Vietnam Service Medal. AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102226C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under honorable conditions, general discharge, be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 29 April 1982, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army and that he was recommending that the applicant's service be characterized as, under honorable conditions. On the date of his discharge, the applicant had completed 1 year, 7 months, and 23 days active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102271C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 September 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004102271 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, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected by showing his rank as private first class (PFC) in Item 3a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and adding the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102275C070208
It is new evidence; therefore, the Board must consider it. Although wear of multiple awards of the unit citation is not authorized, official military personnel and historical records will indicate all awards received. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show: that the applicant the Meritorious Unit Commendation; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation; and the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102284C070208
Finally, she was appointed a 2LT and granted 1 year, 11 months and 6 days of credit in excess of that required for her entry grade, which would have established her 2LT date of rank (DOR) as 20 July 1998. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that upon her 26 June 2000 appointment in the USAR, she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004102306C070208
It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. In this case, the evidence includes a PH Certificate provided by the applicant and the DA Vietnam Casualty Roster. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart, for being wounded in action on 9 July 1968,...