ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003099C070206
The applicant requests that his separation document be corrected to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Unfortunately, however, while the applicant may have been an infantryman, assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam, there is no evidence which confirms that he engaged in and actively participated in ground combat, one of the primary requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. In the absence of evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003100C070206
The applicant requests, in two separate DD Forms 149, award of: the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM); the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM); the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM); and the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA), First Oak Leaf Cluster. Evidence of record shows the applicant deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for more than 30 days. Evidence of record shows the applicant is entitled to award of the Iraq Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003104C070206
The applicant requests that her honorable discharged from the United States Army Reserve in 2004 be corrected to show she was discharged for medical reasons. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, that she was physically unfit at the time of her separation from active duty in 1992 or at the time of her honorable discharge from the United States Army Reserve in 2004. The evidence of record indicates she did not have any medically unfitting disability which required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003109C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides: a. Therefore, the Board requests that CMSD- St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by showing: a. award of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver star, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp; and b. amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show the entry “French Croix de Guerre Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003111C070206
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. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003112C070206
A letter, dated 23 August 2005, from the SSA confirmed that during the applicant's period of military service the SSA's records show the applicant's last name as W-----y and his SSN as ***-38-****. However, there is no evidence that shows the applicant ever used the last name of P---e while in the military service. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 18 May 1963, the date of his discharge; therefore, the time for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003114C070206
The regulation states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate campaign or service medal including the European- African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. In the absence of more conclusive evidence, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or correction of his records to show this decoration. The evidence shows the applicant’s record contains administrative errors that do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003115C070206
On 12 February 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003119C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart and his name does not appear on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by deleting the Army Commendation Medal from the applicant's DD Form 214; b. by awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003121C070206
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 21 November 1997, the applicant contacted Major R_______ and requested immediate transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve. She became a 2- time passover and was discharged from the Army Reserve on 19 November 1998 before her 8-year statutory obligation on 22 August 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003122C070206
The applicant requests correction of Item 25 (Separation Authority), Item 26 (Separation Code) and Item 27 (Reentry Code) of his 21 June 1994 separation document (DD Form 214). 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. The evidence of record confirms the applicant’s commander recommended his separation under the provisions of paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003124C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 18 December 1957 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he completed overseas tours in Iceland and Korea. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence in this case includes the DD Form 214 issued to the applicant for his period of active duty service from 16 January 1952 through 18 December 1957.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003125C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that he be given 1 additional day of service credit and that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect that he served 2 years of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was honorably REFRAD on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003126C070206
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show a different first name, no middle name, and different date of birth. This Board action will be filed in the applicant's military records so a record of her first name and date of birth will be on hand. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003129C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable, his rank be restored to sergeant, that all documents pertaining to his 1987 discharge for misconduct due to civilian conviction be expunged from his records, and "anything the Army sees fit." Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003130C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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 indicate that they have been briefed and understand the consequences...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003133C070206
The applicant’s records show that he completed two overseas service tours in Hawaii and he was assigned to Germany twice. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 27 February 1984; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 26 February 1987. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003134C070206
However, based on the foregoing, there is conclusive evidence to show that the FSM was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War I. Therefore, the FSM's service records should be corrected to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart for wounds received on 27 September 1918, a Silver World War I Victory Button, and a World War I Victory Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003136C070206
On 24 April 1970, the separation authority directed the applicant’s discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness and that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant’s military record shows that he had an extensive disciplinary history of military infraction and based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly shows that his discharge was appropriate because the quality of service determined at the time of discharge was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003137C070206
On 15 March 1969, the applicant was recommended for promotion to the pay grade of E-5 and his name was placed on a promotion selection list in rank order based on the number of promotion points awarded. Army Regulation 600-200, in effect at the time, served as the authority for enlisted promotion. While the evidence of record does establish that the applicant attained promotion list standing a month before he departed Vietnam, there is no evidence in the available records to show that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003139C070206
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice, which occurred on 20 April 1970, the date he was separated from active duty. However, the MPRJ does contain a separation document (DD Form 214) that contains the authority and reason for his discharge. The applicant authenticated this document with his signature indicating he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, the character of service was Under Conditions Other Than Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003142C070206
The applicant requests award of the Silver Star and that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) show the award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). There are no orders or other evidence authorizing award of this decoration. Evidence also shows that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003144C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge, characterized as under conditions other than honorable, be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Evidence of record shows the applicant’s request for discharge was voluntary, administratively correct, and in compliance with applicable regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003145C070206
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show he was awarded two Purple Hearts. The applicant's military service record shows that he was inducted into the U.S. Army on 17 September 1969. 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 8 June 1970; b. amending Headquarters, 27th Surgical Hospital (Vietnam)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003150C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that all references on file in his Army record, at the Criminal Investigation Division, and other agencies relating to a 20 November 2002 wrongful use of cocaine charge be expunged from his record. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was charged with wrongful use of cocaine and shows that NJP was imposed for the offense. Therefore, no action is required by this Board regarding the applicant's request to correct his Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003153C070206
There are no general orders in the applicant’s service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the applicant was wounded, and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003154C070206
The "SGO Files Report," was reviewed for any information that the applicant was wounded in action while he served in the PTO. The evidence shows that the applicant was wounded in action two times while he served in World War II. 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 Purple Heart, with oak leaf cluster, or the second wound he sustained in action against the enemy on Cebu Island,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003157C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 NOVEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050003157 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 in his records that show he was considered by a CSM Selection Board, or that his MOS was changed to 00Z50. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003159C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the active duty entry date be changed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the ending period 5 October 1980. A DD Form 4c, dated 4 January 1977, shows that the applicant was discharged from the USAR on 3 January 1977 and enlisted in the Regular Army. Item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) shows the entry "780820-780821."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003160C070206
On 30 March 1987, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade to his discharge within its 15-year statue of limitations. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003164C070206
The applicant’s military records show he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 11 May 1974. The applicant’s military records show that he completed and signed a DA Form 4651-R, dated 15 October 1997, requesting transfer to the USAR Retired Reserve, effective 17 October 1997. There is evidence in the available records to show that the applicant requested transfer to the Retired Reserve effective 17 October 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003165C070206
The applicant states, in his application, in effect, that he has been receiving a ten percent disability for over 40 years; yet, he has no Purple Heart. Form 221, Report of Physical Examination and Induction, dated 23 September 1942; a WD AGO Form 38, Report of Physical Examination of Enlisted Personnel – Prior Discharge, Release from Active Duty or Retirement, dated 8 December 1945; and a WD AGO Form 284, Request for Clinical Records, dated 13 August 1946. In the absence of evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003167C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed high school and that he contributed to the Montgomery G.I. Records show the applicant participated in the MGIB. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected in item 15b to show high school graduate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003168C070206
Award of the Korean Service Medal automatically establishes eligibility for award of the United Nations Service Medal. 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 add this foreign award to his separation document. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003170C070206
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. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Korea, the 19 May 1951 letter provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for an award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003176C070206
She had no choice but to get out of the Service because she had no other family members in which to leave her children until she finished her tour. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPDs to be used for these stated reasons. Therefore, her separation documents for the periods ending 29 August 1995...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003177C070206
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty), to show the entry, "1 YR 0 MOS (1 year 0 months), instead of the entry, "0 YRS – 0 MOS"; item 12f (Foreign Service), to show the entry, "0000 07" (7 months), instead of the entry, "0000 00 00"; item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized [All periods of service]), to show the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003178C070206
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Evidence of record shows that the applicant submitted a DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave), dated 23 May 1984, which shows that he requested to be granted indefinite excess leave while awaiting processing for discharge. The applicant's military service record contains a FDTRF-Form Letter, dated 19 July 1984, from Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center, Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003182C070206
All of the applicant's discharge processing documents were not available in his military service records. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, dated 15 July 1966 and with changes 1 through 45, was in effect at the time the applicant's separation processing was initiated in November 1977.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003184C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the correct number of bronze service stars to which the applicant is entitled for his campaign participation. The applicant was awarded and held the MOS 11B, Light Weapons Infantryman; he was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size; the applicant received no awards for valor or for service at the end of his tour of duty in Vietnam; and, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003189C070206
Army Regulation 135-155, in effect at the time, prescribes the policies and procedures for the promotion of Reserve officers. The applicant submitted a request for resignation, dated 23 November 1991, to the Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by voiding the non-selection of the individual concerned from the 1991 Fiscal Year Captain's Reserve Components Selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003210C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) does not reflect his entitlement to the CIB. The applicant’s request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show award of the CIB was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003215C070206
Paragraph 2-4h(14) states that formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 will be listed in Item 14. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the MSM on 4 June 2004, and that this award was properly announced and authorized in permanent orders. By regulation, Item 14 of the DD Form 214 should document formal in- service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003223C070206
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy in Korea on 11 February 1951 and that his records be corrected to reflect his gunshot wound (GSW) to the left forearm on 11 February 1951. The applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show that he was wounded as a result of enemy action in Korea on 11 February 1951. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003244C070206
The applicant requests adjustment to his date of rank for lieutenant colonel from 15 April 2003 to 17 October 2002, his initial date of eligibility. In an advisory opinion, dated 7 June 2005, the Chief, Promotions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Army Human Resources Command (AHRC), St. Louis, Missouri, stated that the applicant was considered and selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the 2002 AMEDD RCSB. Therefore, he was not eligible for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003245C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reentry (RE) code RE-3, assigned upon discharge from the Ohio Army National Guard (ARNG), be upgraded. The applicant states, in effect, that: a. he was forced to resign from the Ohio ARNG before completing his 5 year enlistment because another Soldier claimed he was being harassed by the applicant; b. he has 12 years of military service and he wants to be able to compete for fair federal employment; c. that his discharge was supposed to be over...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003246C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence also shows that the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) for wounds sustained on 29 March 1969 and four bronze service stars to be affixed to his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003247C070206
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The board recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Army because of misconduct (conviction by civil court) with the issuance of a less than honorable discharge certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003249C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Purple Heart in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). This document shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, for wounds received in action while in the Republic of Vietnam on 26 November 1969. The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains a copy of Headquarters 11th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003250C070206
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 5 November 1969; therefore, the time for the applicant...