ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001554C070206
The applicant states that his military pay voucher shows that he was promoted to pay grade E-3 on 19 July 1966. The copy of the applicants pay voucher that he submits with his request contains the notation that the applicant was promoted to pay grade E-3 19 July 1966 per SO (special order) number 24. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicants 1 August 1966 DD Form 214 be corrected by showing his rank and pay grade as private first class, E-3, and his date of rank as 19 July 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001555C070206
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his service in Bosnia from 7 January 1996 to 7 November 1996. He had served 20 years and 23 days of total active service and the DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD indicates that he served in EURA-Bosnia from 8 November 1996 to 16 June 1997 in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The evidence of record clearly substantiates the applicants claim that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001555C070206
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record clearly substantiates the applicant’s claim that he served in Bosnia from 7 January to 7 November 1996, instead of 8 November 1996 to 16 June 1997, as currently reflected on his DD Form 214. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect the dates he actually served in Bosnia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001558C070206
Under this law, a Reserve Soldier must complete a minimum of 20 qualifying years of service to be eligible for retired pay at age 60. However, for a Reserve Soldier, the requirement is for accrual of a minimum of 50 points per retirement year, a complete 12 month period, in order for that year to qualify as a creditable or “good” year for retirement purposes. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001558C070206
The retirement application is not in the available records. Under this law, a Reserve Soldier must complete a minimum of 20 qualifying years of service to be eligible for retired pay at age 60. However, for a Reserve Soldier, the requirement is for accrual of a minimum of 50 points per retirement year, a complete 12 month period, in order for that year to qualify as a creditable or good year for retirement purposes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001559C070206
Leonard Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Navy) and the Korean Defense Service Medal. The Korean Defense Service Medal is authorized to members of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001559C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001559 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 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Navy) and the Korean Defense Service Medal. The Korean...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001560C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he had three previous honorable discharges during 10 years of service, and the final UOTHC discharge he received does not properly reflect his overall record of service. On 4 March 1998, after careful consideration of his case, the ADRB concluded the applicants discharge was proper and equitable and it unanimously voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001560C070206
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he had three previous honorable discharges during 10 years of service, and the final UOTHC discharge he received does not properly reflect his overall record of service. On 4 March 1998, after careful consideration of his case, the ADRB concluded the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable and it unanimously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001563C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 OCTOBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001563 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. He departed Vietnam on 19 August 1969 and was transferred to Fort Campbell, where he remained until 17 November 1969, when he was transferred to Fort Hood, Texas. His records also show that he received Excellent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001563C070206
The applicant states that he was wounded on 13 March 1969 and was awarded the Purple Heart for that wound. He departed Vietnam on 19 August 1969 and was transferred to Fort Campbell, where he remained until 17 November 1969, when he was transferred to Fort Hood, Texas. His records also show that he received “Excellent” conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and there is no derogatory information contained in those records that would serve to disqualify him for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001568C070206
Member Ms. Carol A. Kornhoff Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provided a Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 9 October 2003, which shows the applicant was treated for a puncture wound on his thumb, an injury sustained during an IED attack. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001568C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provided a Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 9 October 2003, which shows the applicant was treated for a puncture wound on his thumb, an injury sustained during an IED attack. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart, for wounds received in action on 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001570C070206
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge) to show his promotion to E-7/technical sergeant and award of the Meritorious Unit Citation (correctly known as the Meritorious Unit Commendation). The applicant provides: a. There is no indication in the available documents on file in the applicant’s reconstructed record or documents he provided which shows that he was ever promoted to the rank of technical sergeant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001570C070206
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 3 (Grade) contains the entry S SGT, which indicates he held the rank of staff sergeant on the date he was separated. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show his promotion to the grade of technical sergeant and removal of the 13th Coast Artillery Regiment from his separation documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001572C070206
The applicant states, in effect, his August 2004 Department of Veterans Affairs rating decision confirms his entitlement to the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing he is entitled to one Meritorious Unit Commendation and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001572C070206
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The applicant's service medical records, his disability processing documents, and a statement he authored in 1971 all confirm his knee injury was not the result of hostile action while in Vietnam but rather stemmed from an injury incurred while undergoing training prior to arriving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001573C070206
He states that while the Board added two bronze service stars to the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal recorded on his separation document, in actuality he states he participated in four combat locations; Leyte, Luzon, New Guinea, and Okinawa. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR2004106629, on 21 December 2004. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001573C070206
Although the applicant’s award of the Bronze Star Medal further confirms the applicant’s active participation in ground combat, it does not offer any additional evidence which confirms that he was wounded in action. 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 award of the Bronze Star Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001587C070206
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the correct dates of active duty. The applicant states the dates of active service are incorrect on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the following corrections to the applicant's DD Form 214: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001587C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001587 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the correct dates of active duty. In view of the above the applicant's DD Form 214 should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001591C070206
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, a Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device. Even with service after 1 August 1981 the applicant would not be eligible for the award because his overseas service was already recognized by the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001591C070206
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, a Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001593C070206
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and a copy of awards certificates for the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, and the Purple Heart in support of his request. 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 the unit the applicant was assigned to was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period January through June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001593C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001593 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. 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 the unit the applicant was assigned to was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001605C070206
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army on 26 September 1942; that he participated in campaigns in the Aleutians, Marshall Islands, Philippines, and Ryukyus; that he was on occupation duty in Korea; that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement; that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 28 May 1943, and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 12 November 1944; and that he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001605C070206
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army on 26 September 1942; that he participated in campaigns in the Aleutians, Marshall Islands, Philippines, and Ryukyus; that he was on occupation duty in Korea; that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement; that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 28 May 1943, and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 12 November 1944; and that he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001606C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted on 30 July 1980 for a period of 3 years. Although the applicant's separation package was not available, in order to be discharged under Chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, the applicant had to have voluntarily requested discharge, admitted his guilt, and acknowledged that he could receive an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001606C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted on 30 July 1980 for a period of 3 years. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001608C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001608 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 no evidence. The applicant was discharged with disability severance pay of $13,814.40 at Fort Stewart on 16 August 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001608C070206
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides no evidence. The applicant was discharged with disability severance pay of $13,814.40 at Fort Stewart on 16 August 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001609C070206
The American Legion, as counsel for the applicant, requests correction of the applicant's military records to show award of the Purple Heart, a second award of the Good Conduct Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001609C070206
The American Legion, as counsel for the applicant, requests correction of the applicant's military records to show award of the Purple Heart, a second award of the Good Conduct Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal during his second enlistment. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001610C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, three awards of the Purple Heart (correctly known as Purple Heart with Second Oak Leaf Cluster); correction of item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he was wounded three times; and correction of item 41 (Service Schools Attended) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he attended Washington State College. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001610C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, three awards of the Purple Heart (correctly known as Purple Heart with Second Oak Leaf Cluster); correction of item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he was wounded three times; and correction of item 41 (Service Schools Attended) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he attended Washington State College. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001611C070206
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that at the time of enlistment, he was qualified for military occupational specialty (MOS) 31C (Single Channel Radio Operator) (currently MOS 25C) in accordance with the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP). The available evidence shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) for training in MOS 31F. The applicant's service records do not show that he ever performed on-the-job training in MOS 31C or demonstrated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001611C070206
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that at the time of enlistment, he was qualified for military occupational specialty (MOS) 31C (Single Channel Radio Operator) (currently MOS 25C) in accordance with the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP). The available evidence shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) for training in MOS 31F. The applicant's service records do not show that he ever performed on- the-job training in MOS 31C or demonstrated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001612C070206
There is no indication in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to have the reason for his separation changed within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001612C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no indication in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to have the reason for his separation changed within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001613C070206
The applicant provides copies of: his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade General Orders Number 6271, dated 3 December 1969, announcing award of the Bronze Star Medal for Heroism to the applicant for actions on 24 June 1969; and, a certificate awarding the Purple Heart to the applicant for wounds received in Vietnam on 2 December 1968. There are no orders, or other form of evidence, in the applicants records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001613C070206
The applicant provides copies of: his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade General Orders Number 6271, dated 3 December 1969, announcing award of the Bronze Star Medal for Heroism to the applicant for actions on 24 June 1969; and, a certificate awarding the Purple Heart to the applicant for wounds received in Vietnam on 2 December 1968. There are no orders, or other form of evidence, in the applicant’s records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001616C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001616 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 to show that the applicant applied for transfer to the Retired Reserve or requested to be discharged. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001616C070206
There is no evidence to show that the applicant applied for transfer to the Retired Reserve or requested to be discharged. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct his military records by revoking his discharge of 11 January 2001, and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective the same date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001622C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to military awards associated with his service in Honduras and that his separation document be corrected to show he was part of Task Force 227 in Honduras while assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry at Fort Hood, Texas. However, notwithstanding the absence of evidence of the applicant's deployment to Honduras, even if such evidence was available there were no unit or other service awards granted to recognize...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001622C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to military awards associated with his service in Honduras and that his separation document be corrected to show he was part of Task Force 227 in Honduras while assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry at Fort Hood, Texas. However, notwithstanding the absence of evidence of the applicant's deployment to Honduras, even if such evidence was available there were no unit or other service awards granted to recognize...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001625C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001625 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, an upgrade of his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD). The convening authority approved the sentence on 2 July 1987 and the record of trial was forwarded to The Judge Advocate General of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001625C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD). The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 28 April 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial with a BCD. The applicant’s record shows that he was 21 years of age at the time of the offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001626C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Purple Heart. This document shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001626C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Purple Heart. This document shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001631C070206
On 3 March 1977, the applicant requested a discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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...