ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001273 C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001273 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he was assigned or attached to an infantry unit for duty while he served in Vietnam. There is no evidence to show that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001276C070206
The applicant requests that his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to a honorable 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. _____ Curtis Greenway________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20050001276 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |2005/10/06 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |GD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |1984/08/06 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR 635-200 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001276C070206
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. 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. DISCHARGE REASON Chapter 13, Unsatisfactory Performance BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001278C070206
The Cadet Command stated that voluntary enlisted service in the US Navy is not an authorized remedy for debt repayment under the terms of his ROTC contract. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending the applicants ROTC scholarship contract to show that he would satisfy the service obligation component under the original terms of the SROTC contract in the Regular Navy; b. The portion of the ROTC debt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001278C070206
The Cadet Command stated that voluntary enlisted service in the US Navy is not an authorized remedy for debt repayment under the terms of his ROTC contract. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending the applicant’s ROTC scholarship contract to show that he would satisfy the service obligation component under the original terms of the SROTC contract in the Regular Navy; b. The portion of the ROTC debt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001279C070206
BOARD DATE: 17 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001279 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 general discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within the 15 year time limit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001279C070206
BOARD DATE: 17 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001279 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 general discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within the 15 year time limit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001280C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 OCTOBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001280 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. A review of the combat after action report for the period of 11 thru 13 November 1969 shows that the applicants unit was involved in the operation titled Fulton Square. The documents provided by the applicant make...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001280C070206
A review of the combat after action report for the period of 11 thru 13 November 1969 shows that the applicant’s unit was involved in the operation titled “Fulton Square.” The documents provided by the applicant make no mention of him individually or of his participation in the operation. However, there is evidence to show that he was awarded the ARCOM, which was omitted from his DD Form 214 at the time of his REFRAD and that subsequent to his REFRAD, his unit was awarded the VUA for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001282C070206
The applicant states he was given only a 10 percent rating for his left knee condition by the Army and was subsequently awarded a 30 percent rating for that same condition by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The PEB noted that none of the secondary medical conditions identified by the MEB were unfitting and therefore were not rated. However, an award of a VA rating does not establish an error or injustice in the separation or discharge of an individual from the Army not as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001282C070206
The applicant states he was given only a 10 percent rating for his left knee condition by the Army and was subsequently awarded a 30 percent rating for that same condition by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The PEB noted that none of the secondary medical conditions identified by the MEB were unfitting and therefore were not rated. However, an award of a VA rating does not establish an error or injustice in the separation or discharge of an individual from the Army not as a result of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001284C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued at the time confirms he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 14-12d, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct (drug abuse) after completing a total of 3 years, 5 months and 6 days of active military service. ____Paul M. Smith_______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20050001284 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 2005/08/30 TYPE OF DISCHARGE GD DATE OF DISCHARGE 1987/05/27 DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001284C070206
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued at the time confirms he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 14-12d, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct (drug abuse) after completing a total of 3 years, 5 months and 6 days of active military service. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001288C070206
The applicant's allegation that he was assigned to work in the morgue is not supported by the evidence in his service record. The applicant may have assumed that he was receiving a medical discharge under honorable conditions (GD) based on his psychiatric evaluation; however, there is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided none, to support this allegation. __James E. Anderholm________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20050001288 SUFFIX RECON DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001288C070206
The applicant's military records show he was inducted on 9 September 1969, as a duty Soldier (57A), at the age of 17 years and 4 months. The applicant's allegation that he was assigned to work in the morgue is not supported by the evidence in his service record. The applicant may have assumed that he was receiving a medical discharge under honorable conditions (GD) based on his psychiatric evaluation; however, there is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001293C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001293 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 is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice that occurred on 23 February 1973, the date of his separation from active duty. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001293C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001293 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. James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001301C070206
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The message stated, in pertinent part, that Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve forces personnel on short tours of duty to fulfill training obligations under an inactive duty training program would not be considered as performing active service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant performed two short tours on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001301C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001301 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 was on active duty for training in April 2002. The message stated, in pertinent part, that Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve forces personnel on short tours of duty to fulfill training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001309C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001309 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the ending period 5 April 1968 shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001309C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001309 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the ending period 5 April 1968 shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001317C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 SEPTEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001317 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 reconsideration of his request to be awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon in recognition of his service in Korea between June 1971 and August 1972. Therefore, the Board requests that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001317C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 SEPTEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001317 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 reconsideration of his request to be awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon in recognition of his service in Korea between June 1971 and August 1972. Incorporated herein by reference are military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001319C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001319 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 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001319C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 January 1964...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001337C070206
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 31 January 1986; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 30 January 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001337C070206
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 31 January 1986; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 30 January 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001338C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant states that his SSN should be changed on all his records including his DD Form 214. The applicant provided a self-authored letter, dated 20 January 2005 in which he stated that he is requesting that his military and General Education Diploma be changed to show the correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001338C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant provided a self-authored letter, dated 20 January 2005 in which he stated that he is requesting that his military and General Education Diploma be changed to show the correct SSN. Although the applicant's SSN is shown as XXX-XX-9933 on his social security card, he served on and was released from active duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001343C070206
The applicant requests that his medical records be changed to show that he injured his left knee instead of his right knee. In the absence of evidence that shows the applicant's left knee was injured, while in the service, there is no basis to grant relief in this case. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001343C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 04 OCTOBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001343 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 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. In the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001348C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows the entry "Fragments Left Leg" and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart or Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001348C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows the entry "Fragments Left Leg" and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart or Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001350C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001350 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 record be corrected to show that he participated in the Ardennes-Alsace Campaign during World War II; and, that it be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, American Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001350C070206
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that he participated in the Ardennes-Alsace Campaign during World War II; and, that it be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he participated in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001361C070206
The applicant, the daughter of a World War II former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that her father be awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence shows that the FSM did not serve outside the Continental United States while he served in World War II. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by adding the World War II Victory Medal to the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001361C070206
The applicant, the daughter of a World War II former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that her father be awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence shows that the FSM did not serve outside the Continental United States while he served in World War II. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by adding the World War II Victory Medal to the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001367C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), the Army Good Conduct Medal, and any unit citations to which he is entitled be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). In a 16 August 2005 letter to the applicant from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), he was informed that he was entitled to award of the GWOTEM or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001367C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), the Army Good Conduct Medal, and any unit citations to which he is entitled be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). In a 16 August 2005 letter to the applicant from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), he was informed that he was entitled to award of the GWOTEM or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001372C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he participated in a combat assault jump on 20 October 1950 and that he was injured during the jump. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Although the morning report, dated 20 October 1950, provided by the applicant shows a parachute jump was made by Company A, 127th Airborne Engineer Battalion that day, there is no evidence to show the Department of the Army awarded assault landing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001372C070206
Paragraph 7-25 of Army Regulation 600-8-22 states, in pertinent part, that assault landing credit (award of the bronze arrowhead) may be made to units of the Army who, in the combat zone of a battle, campaign, or expedition as established by Joint Chiefs of Staff or the Department of the Army, accomplishes one of the following types of assault operations: (1) makes a parachute jump into enemy-held territory as a part of an organized force carrying out an assigned tactical mission; (2)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001373C070206
On 3 October 1980, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 2, for completion of required service. Chapter 6 of that regulation provides for barring from reenlistment individuals whose continued active duty is not in the best interest of the military service. Chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, provided for separating members for misconduct which included conviction by civilian court.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001373C070206
On 3 October 1980, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 2, for completion of required service. Chapter 2, in effect at the time, provided, in pertinent part, for the discharge or release from active duty upon termination of enlistment, and other periods of active duty or active duty for training. Chapter 6 of that regulation provides for barring from reenlistment individuals whose continued active duty is not in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001375C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001375 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 his records be corrected to show that he was separated in pay grade E-5. There is no evidence the applicant regained his rank prior to his 14 August 1968 separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001375C070206
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show that he was separated in pay grade E-5. There is no evidence the applicant regained his rank prior to his 14 August 1968 separation. In fact, the applicant listed his rank as SP4/E-4 on his 19 July 1968 request for a hardship discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001379C070206
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 14 August 1973 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for conviction by civil court. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001379C070206
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 14 August 1973 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for conviction by civil court. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001380C070206
In the processing of this case, on 27 October 2005 the Boards staff contacted the applicant and requested that he provide documents to show exactly what he was initially convicted of. The applicant has also submitted documents to show that a civil conviction was reversed and remanded to a new trial, and the new trial found the applicant not guilty. Without documentation to clearly show what the applicant was convicted of there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001380C070206
In the processing of this case, on 27 October 2005 the Board’s staff contacted the applicant and requested that he provide documents to show exactly what he was initially convicted of. The applicant has also submitted documents to show that a civil conviction was reversed and remanded to a new trial, and the new trial found the applicant not guilty. Without documentation to clearly show what the applicant was convicted of there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001381C070206
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, provides, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason...