ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004186C070206
Item 3, of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows the applicant was promoted to the rank of corporal on 15 September 1953. Also, had the applicant been reduced or demoted, a morning report entry would also have appeared in a morning report subsequent to 21 December 1953 and, in this case, the applicant's date of rank to corporal would have been after 21 December 1953 but prior to his date of discharge, 14 January 1954. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004187C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004187 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. Department of the Army, U.S. Army Military Personnel Center Orders D81- 8 dated 1 May 1986 released the applicant from assignment and duty because of physical disability incurred while entitled to basic pay with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004188C070206
In addition, the instructions for completing Item 18 state, in pertinent part, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service enter the statement, "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD - YYYYMMDD)". The applicant contends, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should be corrected because it does not show his service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or the awards he is authorized for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004189C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded all awards to which he is entitled, including the APCM (determined to be the Asiatic- Pacific Campaign Medal), the AADM (determined to be the American Defense Service Medal), the AACM (determined to be the American Campaign Medal), and the World War II Victory Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of the American Defense Service Medal for service within the American Theater between 8 September 1939 and 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004196C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: a. • His battalion commander already awarded him the CIB, but it's not on his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004197C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004197 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 records be corrected to show that he was discharged in the rank of corporal. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004199C070206
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), supporting statement, radiology report with x-ray. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Valorous Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004201C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The separation authority approved the discharge recommendation and directed that the applicant be discharged with a general discharge. Once enrolled in the New GI Bill the individual's basic pay was reduced $100.00 per month for each of the first full 12 months of active duty and could not be refunded, suspended or stopped.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004203C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004203 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, through his daughter, that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to corporal. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004204C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. 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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004205C070206
One overseas service bar is authorized for each six-month period served in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was wounded in action on 9 March 1969 and on 30 October 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross from the applicant's DD Form 214; b. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004207C070206
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 18 August 1992, the applicant and the FSM were divorced. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the FSM elected former spouse coverage under the SBP on 18 August 1992, the date of his divorce; and b. that the applicant be paid an annuity based upon the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004213C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. There are no 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 concerned be corrected: a. by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 20 May 1968 through 19 April 1970; and b. by amending his DD Form 214 to add...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004215C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. The applicant's service records contain DA Form 3082-R (Statement Of Medical Condition (When Examined More Than 3 days Prior To Separation)), dated 26 March 1970, wherein the applicant acknowledged his last separation examination was on 7 January 1970, at Irwin Army Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004220C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004220 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 military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004221C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that after her unit was activated for deployment, she requested to be honorably discharged based on having to care for her 7 year old daughter. The NGB Form 22 issued to the applicant on the date of her discharge, 14 June 2003, confirms she received an honorable conditions discharge (HD) and that based on the authority for her discharge, she was assigned a reenlistment eligibility code of RE-4. Based on the authority and reason for the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004222C070206
Chapter 4 of the disability regulation contains guidance on processing through the PDES, which includes the convening of a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) to document a Soldier's medical status and duty limitations insofar as duty is affected by the Soldier's status. There is no evidence, which indicates that he suffered from a medically disqualifying condition that would have supported being processed through the Army PDES at the time of his separation from active duty. The record further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004225C070206
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 22 Febraury 2002, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004228C070206
The applicant requests that his 1992 separation document be corrected to show that he enlisted in the military on 21 June 1976 vice 27 February 1978. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004229C070206
The VA rating decision, dated 16 November 2004, shows that the applicant received a 10% rating for four out of the five areas: right shoulder, low back, tinnitus, and scapular dyskinesis with left shoulder impingement syndrome. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated. Consequently, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to correct his records to show that he was discharged for medical reasons.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004235C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars. He also requests that item 14 (Military Education) on his DD Form 214 be corrected to show that he completed the Combat Lifesaver Course. Evidence of record shows the applicant completed the Combat Lifesaver Course in 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004240C070206
The applicant provides a self-authored statement; a memorandum from his commander; a memorandum from the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) recruiter; a copy of his Predetermination Review Board packet; Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG) Orders Number 247-03; an Oath of Office, dated 28 August 2003; National Guard Bureau Federal Recognition Orders AR 256; and a copy of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record). Paragraph 2-3a states that temporary Federal Recognition upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004244C070206
Therefore, Item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the entry "0000 10 11". In addition, Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 should also be corrected with an entry to show overseas service in Iraq from 24 March 2003 to 4 February 2004. The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 27 July 2000 through 26 July 2003 based on completion of a period of qualifying active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004248C070206
He was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder, but his discharge states personality disorder. The applicant was informed of initiated separation action due to personality disorder on 11 August 2004. None of the available medical records suggest that the applicant was unable to perform his duties because of a physical or mental disability or that processing through medical disability channels was required or appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004254C070206
The applicant provides a copy New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) orders; National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Board), dated 23 November 2004; and National Guard Bureau Federal Recognition Orders Number 37 AR, dated 9 February 2005. The date the Adjutant General of the State of New York submitted the request for permanent Federal Recognition for promotion to the grade of captain is not in the available records. There is no evidence and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004255C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should investigate whether the urinalysis book used by his unit was lost prior to his discharge, and contends that, if so, his positive urinalysis tests were not valid. On 24 December 1985, the appropriate authority directed the applicant receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct - abuse of drugs. He was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004256C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by changing his rank and pay grade. The applicant states that his rank and pay grade on his DD Form 214 should show Sergeant, pay grade E-5, as shown on his DA Form 305-3 (Duty Roster).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004258C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his awards of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with “V” Device. The evidence of record clearly establishes that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and the ARCOM with “V” Device and that they were omitted from his records at the time of his separation from the service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004259C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction to his date of rank for lieutenant colonel to 1 September 2003. In an advisory opinion, dated 5 May 2005, the Chief, Promotions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Human Resources Command – St. Louis, Missouri, stated that based on 7 years time in grade requirement the applicant's PED to lieutenant colonel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004267C070206
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 23 March 1967. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004269C070206
The applicant requests in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed to show award of the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and Army Good Conduct Medal; correction of blood type, period of foreign service, number of overseas bars, and military occupational specialty (MOS). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004271C070206
Records show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The period of service under consideration includes 94 days of AWOL and separation with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004273C070206
Michael J. FlynnD | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the Legion of Merit (LOM) and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) be added to his record. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record includes an LOM recommendation and Certificate that confirm the applicant was awarded the LOM on 21 April 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004275C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He claims his record while serving in the military is no less than excellent. He states that he never received the court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004276C070206
However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence a member was wounded/injured in action, was treated for the wound/injury by military medical personnel and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice related to award of the PH now under consideration on 18 August 1945, the date of his separation from active duty. Therefore, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004277C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004277 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 under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. Records show that the applicant was over 20 years old at the time of he went...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004278C070206
Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and warrant Officers other than General Officers), paragraph 3-13a(2)(g) of the version in effect at the time, stated Headquarters, Department of the Army could remove the name of an officer from a selection board list who was ineligible for selection because he or she was appointed to or from a Staff Specialist branch (Army Medical Department, Chaplain, or Judge Advocate General Corps) prior to the effective date of promotion. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004281C070206
The applicant provided new evidence which will be considered by the Board. The Board did not make that statement; the Record of Proceedings only recorded what the 30 December 1968 disapproval of his request for hardship discharge had stated. The [AWOL] incidents that occurred during the applicant's time in the Army were the only issues relevant to the ABCMR's consideration of his request for an upgraded discharge as the Board had no authority to determine he was not qualified for induction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004283C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004284C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the applicant's service records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Korea. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was injured as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004334C070206
The applicant’s military records are incomplete; however, the available records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 August 1979. 3. Review of the applicant’s record of service shows that he had various incidents of misconduct, 3 nonjudicial punishments, 1 court-martial and 128 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement. Records indicate that the applicant was 19 years old at the time his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004335C070206
Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. Although the applicant contends that he should have been given a medical discharge, evidence of record shows he underwent an enlistment physical examination on 20 June 1977 and was found qualified for enlistment with a physical profile of 111111 by competent medical authorities. Evidence of record shows the applicant declined a separation physical examination two months later...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004336C070206
The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3 years but more than 1 year qualifies for award of the GCMDL. The applicant has failed to show through evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record, sufficient evidence to establish his entitlement to the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004337C070206
The applicant’s military record indicates that he accepted NJP for being AWOL for 5 days, however, the particulars are missing from his file. There is no indication in the record that the applicant applied for an upgrade of his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15 year statute of limitations. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits an application to the Army Discharge Review Board or this Board requesting a change in discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004339C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by reinstating his promotion to first lieutenant. On 22 May 1969, a Medical Evaluation Board diagnosed the applicant as a schizophrenic, determined he was medically unfit for further military service, and referred him to a Physical Evaluation Board. There is no evidence of the applicant being promoted higher than pay grade E-4; therefore, there is no justification for granting the applicant’s request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004340C070206
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Code) in effect, at the time showed the SPD Code "JLB", indicated a discharge for unfitness based on frequent incident involvement of a discreditable nature with authorities, on the provisions of paragraph 13-5a (1) of Army Regulation 635-200. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, provided for discharge of enlisted personnel. The applicant's service records show seven nonjudicial punishments...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004341C070206
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. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004343C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the dates of his service and his unit of assignment be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004347C070206
The applicant requests correction of item 19c on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was ordered to active duty on 8 June 1954. Headquarters, First Army Special Orders Number 109 dated 8 June 1954, paragraph 6, ordered the applicant to active duty on the effective date of duty on 25 May 1955. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004359C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Award or Authorized). There is no evidence in the applicant's personnel service records or DD Form 214 that shows he received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show the first award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam...