ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003251C070206
Linda Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Records show the applicant requested enlistment in the USAR to be effective on the date following his release from active service on 30 November 1991. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003252C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. On 15 October 2002, the NPRC dispatched a letter to the applicant informing him that although his records may have been destroyed in the 1973 fire that occurred at that center, the NPRC was able to verify his entitlement to awards of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL), the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Korean Service Medal, the Combat Medical Badge (CMB), and the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM). Once...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003253C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on filing to the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003255C070206
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show the correct spelling of his first name. This Board action will be filed in the applicant's military records so a record of the correct spelling of his birth first name 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 | 20050003260C070206
An advisory opinion was requested from the Office of The Surgeon General (OTSG). The Army had the benefit of the applicant's 12 years of prior nursing experience from the time he was appointed and took his oath of office on 2 July 1987. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was awarded 3 years of constructive service credit upon his appointment in the USAR which made him eligible for appointment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003261C070206
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the MSM and ARCOM during his active duty tenure, as evidenced by entries in Item 9 of the applicant’s DA Form 2-1 and documents on file in his MPRJ. In this case, the award documents on file in the applicant’s record confirm he served in the primary duty of driver during his assignment to SWA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003263C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Expert Infantryman Badge in this case. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 4 March 1971; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 3 March 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003269C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), the Kosovo Campaign Medal, and correction of his service in Turkey. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period 3 November 2004 showed award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003277C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The Office of The Surgeon General Hospital List shows the applicant was hospitalized on 14 January 1944 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations for a chest wound. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 1 February 1946; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 1 January 1950 (3 years after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003278C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050003278 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 discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant authenticated this document with his signature indicating he was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003280C070206
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Good post service conduct alone is not a basis for upgrading a discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge for distributing marijuana.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003287C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a BCD pursuant to a duly reviewed and affirmed court-martial conviction on 28 May 1986. Shirley L. Powell ______________________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20050003287 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20051213 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |(BCD) | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |1986/05/28 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |SPCM .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003288C070206
The applicant's military personnel records contain partial separation processing documents. 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 at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant’s record of service included periods of AWOL with 340 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003289C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his name and Regular Army (RA) number be changed on DA Form 8-274 (Medical Condition-Physical Profile Record), dated 6 November 1968. All the applicant’s military related documents, with exception to the DA Form 8-274 has the applicant’s name recorded as H****r, D****e G***, instead of H****r, B****e G*** that is recorded on his DA Form 8-274. The applicant’s name is incorrectly recorded as H****r, B*****e G*** and the applicant’s Army serial number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003290C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge or a medical discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 11 June 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. Since the applicant’s record of service included two nonjudicial punishments and 267 days of lost time, his record of service was not satisfactory.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003291C070206
As a result, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show these unit awards. The evidence of record further shows that based on his Vietnam campaign participation, the applicant is entitled to four bronze service stars to be affixed to his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003292C070206
The separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) issued to the applicant at the completion of his World War II service shows he was inducted into the Army and entered active duty on 5 June 1944. While the veracity of the applicant’s claim that he received a gunshot wound to his leg as a direct result of enemy action during World War II, and of the information contained in the third-party statement from his former commanding office is not in question, absent any evidence of record to corroborate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003293C070206
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 a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Based on the available evidence, the applicant is not entitled to have the Air Medal 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003294C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show his period of service in Iraq and by awarding him the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Driver and Mechanics Badge with Driver-W (for wheeled vehicles), Driver-T (for tracked vehicles, Mechanic (for automotive or allied vehicles), and Field Artillery component bars. Upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003300C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 DECEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050003300 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 is also now requesting that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence confirms the applicant is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003308C070206
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was diagnosed with a medical or mental condition prior to his discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was diagnosed with a medical or mental condition prior to his discharge on 4 September 1969. There is no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003310C070206
Joe Schroeder | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that a DA Form 8-275-3 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet), dated 9 May 1966, be corrected to show the correct spelling of his last name, that the seventh digit of the service number be corrected to show "9," and the city in the emergency address be corrected to show "Toledo." Item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) on the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003323C070206
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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. The evidence confirms the applicant was wounded in action on 17 September 1950 in Korea and that he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003324C070206
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 July 1993 be corrected to show he entered active duty on 31 July 1973. Effective 1 October 1979, the requirement to prepare a DD Form 214 for enlisted members who are discharged for immediate reenlistment was ended. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003329C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. The facts and circumstance concerning the applicant’s discharge are not in the available records, however on 18 March 1963, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-205 (Early Release Overseas Returnee), with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was not a member of the Inactive Reserve at the time of his discharge and separated in 1963, prior to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003331C070206
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's military records show that he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 20 May 1988, and ordered to 3 years active duty on 29 July 1988. The evidence shows that because his educational requirements were not provided to the 1999 DA Reserve Components MAJ Selection Board, he was considered by the August 2000 DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003333C070206
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 wounds received on 28 January 1945; b. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003335C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050003335 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 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his rank and pay grade as sergeant (SGT), E-5. In addition, it would be appropriate to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003338C070206
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 6 August 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003340C070206
He states he had 16 years of military service at the time and his unit did not provide him any medical assistance as required by Army Regulations. While his records do not contain any indication of the outcome of the Qualitative Retention Board, the applicant's records do indicate that he was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserve on 26 April 1990. Even if the applicant's weight issue had been determined to be medically related and he was found to be medically unqualified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003341C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050003341 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. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003342C070206
However, he was issued a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged from active duty on 14 March 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14- 12b for misconduct – pattern of misconduct. In a 30 December 1998 letter, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) informed the applicant that his DD Form 214 currently reflected a combined total of 13 years, 8 months, and 24 days of active military service (to include 7 years, 8 months, and 29 days for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003345C070206
He also requests that item 25 (Separation Code) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, paragraph 16-7 instead of AR 635-200, paragraph 16-8. The applicant provides two applications. Therefore, the separation authority used in the applicant’s case is correct and was applied in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003348C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reenlistment code be changed to "RE-1," his discharge be upgraded to honorable, and the reason for separation be changed to "convenience of government" on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with the period ending 3 July 1973. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Records show that the applicant was 18 years, 5 months, and 5 days old at the time of his first offense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003354C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, a review of the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) medical findings in his case. Based on a review of the medical evidence of record and the evidence submitted by the applicant, the PEB upheld the original PEB findings and recommended the applicant be permanently retired with a combined disability rating of 40 percent. Further, the existence of other service connected conditions that were not considered disabling during the PEB process does not warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003356C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 December 1967 shows the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the first award of the Good Conduct Medal, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar as authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry in item 10a on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003369C070206
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) General Orders Number 1604, dated 31 January 1970 show the applicant received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period September 1968 to March 1970. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS or served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size in Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003370C070206
The applicant requests that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Such disabilities must be compensated by the VA and rated at least 10% disabling. Due to cost constraints, while all military retirees will eventually receive concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation, only those military retirees who have disabilities incurred in combat, or in conditions simulating combat (which includes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003375C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show awards of the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003376C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Purple Heart. 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 concerned be corrected by awarding him the RVNCM and by showing that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 2005000337C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050003374 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, in effect, that he wants his service record corrected to show he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicant's personnel service records or DD Form 214 that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003383C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 NOVEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050003383 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 REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his foreign service duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003385C070206
The applicant provides his promotion memorandum; his TPU assignment orders; extracts from Army Regulation 135-155; his appointment memorandum; an approval for constructive credit for the Warrant Officer Basic Course; his ADT orders; an ARPC Form 155-R (Promotion Qualification Statement); emails dated 20 December 2004, 21 January 2005, and 25 February 2005; his oath of office; a DA Form 4497 (Interim (Abbreviated) Flying Duty Medical Examination); a DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003387C070206
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of four bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of two Overseas Service Bars. 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 Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 March 1967 through 21 March 1969; b. correcting his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003389C070206
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error which occurred on 18 June 1970, the date of his discharge from the United States Army. The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders or evidence that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. This document shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 26th Engineer Battalion, the unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation by Headquarters,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003400C070206
Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated in 1974, authorized the award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to all personnel assigned to the RVN from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice related to the MUC and RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation now under consideration on 2 May 1969, the date of his separation. Therefore, the Board requests that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003401C070206
In reference to the applicant's request to be awarded the CIB, there is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant should be awarded the CIB. Evidence also shows that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003414C070206
Carol Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 7 June 1974, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the board of officers that the applicant be discharged from the service because of conviction by a civil court under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 with issuance of an undesirable discharge. He completed 1 year, 1 month and 12 days active military service with 1,000 days of lost...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003415C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Legion of Merit, the Order of the Marechaussee in Bronze award certificate, and to change the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) website data base Twice the Citizen Soldier, item 20, to read "voluntarily withdrew." The applicant provides a memorandum from the U.S. Army War College and Carlisle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 2005000341C070206
It is noted that the applicant submitted a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) provided to officers in the grade of captain who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined maximum years in grade to seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for adjustment to dates of rank for captain under the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act Project. The SMS also shows that on 31...