ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004058C070206
The applicant's record contains a copy of Headquarters, 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) (Vietnam), General Orders Number 52, dated 21 February 1968, which shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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. 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 | 20050004061C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military education be properly documented on his 14 September 1995 separation document (DD Form 214). The applicant’s request to add military correspondence sub-courses to Item 14 of his 14 September 1995 DD Form 214 and the supporting evidence he provided were carefully considered. In this case, the sub-courses the applicant requests be added to his DD Form 214 were correspondence courses he completed more than two years after the ending date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004062C070206
Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve- Qualifying Service for Retired Pay - Non Regular Service), indicates, in pertinent part, that to be eligible for retired pay, an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (a) attained age 60; (b) completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service; and, (c) served the last 8-years of his or her qualifying service as a Reserve Components Soldier. Applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004063C070206
Department of the Army (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 to which the applicant was assigned was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 18 April through 31 August 1971 and, for the period 6 through 19 September 1971, by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 6, dated 1974. None of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004065C070206
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. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004067C070206
The applicant states that her rater stated in Part V of her OER that she had an integrity and judgment violation during the rating period when she broke a verbal commitment to remain on active duty past her 4-year service obligation. In the applicant’s comments to the senior rater dated 21 March 2003, she argued that her rater was incorrect in his statement that she broke a commitment to him and thus resulted in an integrity and judgment violation. The commander’s inquiry found the fact...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004070C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant’s claim of entitlement to the PH and the supporting evidence he provided were carefully considered. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice related to award of the PH now under consideration on 26 February 1946, the date of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004073C070206
The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 100 (Army of the United States Separation Qualification Record); WD AGO 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge), with an effective date of 5 January 1946; two DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 21 July 1998 and 10 October 2000; and a Tioga County Veterans' Service Agency letter, dated 2 March 2005. The applicant's military service records are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004080C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004080 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. Kenneth Lapin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004082C070206
The applicant states he was discharged from active duty immediately following the Persian Gulf War and before the awards could be fully processed and added to his DD Form 214. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged errors now under consideration on 15 June 1991; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 14 June 1994. The applicant did not file within the 3-year statute of limitations; however, based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004088C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the date of his entry on active duty on his 1987 separation document be corrected to reflect 14 February 1984 vice 14 July 1984. Unfortunately, the applicant's record does not contain sufficient evidence to confirm when he initially entered military service or enlisted in the Regular Army. However, his Automated Personnel Qualification Record and information contained in the remarks section of his 1987 separation document support the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004089C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004089 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 requested correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004090C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant’s record contains a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Award), dated 19 July 1990, which shows the applicant was authorized the Purple Heart. 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 in action on 29 February 1968,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004092C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Since the applicant was not disqualified for award of the Good Conduct Medal, and his records show that his conduct and efficiency were rated as “excellent” throughout his first period of qualifying service, the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004098C070206
The applicant requests correction of item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) on his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) to show he obtained his General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Item 17 on the applicant's DA Form 2-1 does not show that he obtained his GED. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004103C070206
The applicant provides award recommendations for the awards in question from senior medic who served with him in the RVN. In this case, the evidence of record includes no indication that the applicant was ever wounded/injured in action, or that he was ever treated for a combat related wound/injury. 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 | 20050004106C070206
The applicant requests that the already-awarded Meritorious Service Medal be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal for his service in Vietnam. a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from the applicant's DD Form 214; b. awarding the applicant the Vietnam Service Medal, with one silver service star and one bronze service star and adding this award to the applicant's DD Form 214; c. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004109C070206
Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004110C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), and the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no general orders in the applicant’s service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004111C070206
The applicant’s Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows, in Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions), that he was promoted to specialist four (SP4) on 22 March 1967, and that this is the highest rank he attained while serving on active duty. The record gives no indication that the applicant requested an upgrade of his discharge from the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although the applicant is to be congratulated on his subsequent service in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004113C070206
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) needs to read "Honorable instead of Pattern of misconduct." There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant submitted a request for rehabilitative transfer through official military channels or that such a request was granted. The record further shows the applicant’s discharge accurately reflects his overall record of undistinguished service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004116C070206
It provided, in pertinent part, that an honorable or general discharge could be issued under exceptional circumstances but that in most cases an undesirable discharge would be issued. The Board acknowledges the applicant's terminal condition; however, his contentions and condition do not support an upgrade of his discharge. The Board notes the supporting document submitted by the applicant from his private physician with his application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004118C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004118 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 Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004119C070206
The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued upon his separation shows that during his active duty tenure, he earned the following awards: Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars; United Nations Service Medal; and Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant. Paragraph 1-29 states, in pertinent part, that once an award has been presented, it may be revoked by the awarding authority. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004121C070206
He also contends that the failure to timely file is the result of his records being lost and his attempting to obtain copies of those records since 1975. On 30 September 1969, the applicant’s commander initiated action to discharge the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004122C070206
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. The evidence of record shows in this case he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service-in lieu of trial by court-martial and issued an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004127C070206
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation, three bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and his completion of Phases I and II of the Noncommissioned Officer Candidate Course in 1969. The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to awards of the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation and three bronze service stars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004130C070206
Robert L. Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s record includes a separation document (WD AGO Form 53- 98) documenting the applicant’s active duty service from 15 March 1945 through 13 November 1946. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the Bronze Star Medal certificate entry in question by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004131C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004131 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 counseling statement provided by the Chaplain does not indicate that he (chaplain) was made aware of the applicant’s psychological or personal problems.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004132C070206
Gerald J. Purcell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The DA Form 5074-R shows that the applicant received entry grade credit for the following training: 4 years for his basic qualifying degree, 1 year for his internship, 6 years for graduate professional education, 3 years for professional experience, 2 years for his training experience in unusual cases, and 3 years for prior active commissioned service for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004133C070206
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect that he was discharged in the pay grade of E-4 or E-5 and that he completed CBR (Chemical/Biological/Radiological) School. The applicant states that he served three years and was discharged in the pay grade of E-3. He was returned to military control on 8 September 1979 and the disposition of the charges against him is not present in the available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004135C070206
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Records show that the applicant participated in the 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 | 20050004137C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 17 October 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant’s separation and directed that he receive a GD. On 25 October 1985, the applicant was separated accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004141C070206
Jeannette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states the debt was incurred from one year of an Army ROTC contract. That office noted the applicant's contract required her either to repay the debt monetarily or agree to be ordered to active duty through ROTC channels based on the needs of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004145C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 24 (Date of Entry into Active Service) of his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected. The applicant is advised that because his initial entry date of 18 April 1944 is adequately documented in Item 43 of his 2 November 1946 WD AGO Form 53-55, he should suffer no injustice based on the 6 November 1945 entry date contained in Item 24. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004153C070206
The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion to LTC by a special selection board subsequent to his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. determining if he is eligible for restoration to active duty; and b. if he is eligible for restoration to active duty, voiding his retirement of 1 December 1999 and reinstating him on active duty effective 1 December 1999 in the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004155C070206
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his 2003 separation document be corrected to reflect entitlement to the GWOTSM (Global War on Terrorism Service Medal) and the GWOTEM (Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Global...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004156C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that the former service member (FSM) was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in action during World War I. The evidence of record shows that the FSM is also entitled to a conversion award of the Silver Star for having been cited in orders for gallantry in action in World War I. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the Silver Star for gallantry in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004157C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004157 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. Headquarters, 1st infantry Division and Fort Riley, Kansas, Special Orders Number 100, dated 21 May 1974, convened a board of review for elimination to determine whether or not the applicant should appear before the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004160C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004160 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also authorizes a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each designated campaign period listed in Appendix B of the regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004162C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that her late husband the Former Service Member’s (FSM) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 10 April 1975, the separation authority approved the discharge and directed that he be discharged with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 16 May 1975, the FSM was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004165C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he became mentally ill while serving on active duty. On 9 February 1984, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct (pattern of misconduct). The applicant’s record of service included three nonjudicial punishments and two periods of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004167C070206
The applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, for meritorious service for the period June 1970 though April 1971, by General Orders 3189, Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), dated 18 April 1971. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate, but the separation authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004168C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that his lack of consideration for promotion to captain in the Army Reserve was unjust as he was on active duty as an enlisted member of the US Army when the promotion board convened. The regulation states dual components officers who are in the zone of consideration will be considered by a promotion board. To determine if there is an error in the promotion file, the officer may request, within 2 years of the board recess date, a copy of his or her file, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004170C070206
On 18 February 1971, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 12 July 1982 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004173C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. Paragraph 5-37 of the regulation provided, in pertinent part, for the discharge of members under the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 25 August 1977; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 24 August 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004174C070206
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows he qualified for or was awarded the German Marksmanship Badge. Appendix D (Foreign Badges) of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows the German Army Marksmanship Badge. There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was awarded or qualified for or authorized to accept the German Marksmanship Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004175C070206
If it appears the Soldier is not medically qualified to perform duty, the medical treatment facility commander will refer the soldier to a MEB. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, that his medical condition was such that it precluded him from the performance of his military duties. Consequently, the applicant's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004182C070206
The applicant was also informed that the evidence he provided failed to show he was ever treated for wounds received as a result of enemy action, and his PH request was denied. The medical evidence of record does show the applicant was treated for a knee injury in June 1947. The record also includes the applicant’s DA Form 20, which contains a blank entry in Item 40, which indicates the applicant was never wounded in action, and the PH is not included in the list of authorized earned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004183C070206
On 8 January 1981, the separation authority directed the applicant’s separation under the provision of paragraph 14-12b, Army Regulation 635- 200, and that he receive a UOTHC discharge. On 14 July 1982, after carefully considering the applicant’s entire military record and the issues presented, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable, and it voted to deny the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. The U.S. Court of...