ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004361C070206
The applicant has failed to show through evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record, sufficient evidence to establish that he was injured as a result of enemy action, that he was treated for that injury, or that it was made a matter of record. However, after carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the GCMDL for his service from 12 December 1967 through 11 December 1969. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004363C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004363 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. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004364C070206
However, these documents provide insufficient evidence upon which to authorize award of the Purple Heart. The evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004367C070206
The applicant’s records show that, on 30 September 1975, he consulted with counsel and requested a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). His record of service shows that the applicant only completed 6 months of service and accrued 20 days of lost time. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004373C070206
In a MFR, dated 27 September 2004, the Chief, Military Personnel Actions Branch, Army Human Resources Command – St. Louis, Missouri, stated that the applicant could not be promoted on her PED of 20 June 2003, because all promotion qualifications were not met. Army Regulation 135-155, also specifies that an officer's records will be screened to determine eligibility for promotion to first lieutenant far enough in advance to permit promotion on the date promotion service is completed. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004375C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his United States Army Reserve (USAR) reenlistment contract dated 4 December 2004 be voided and reverted back to the terms of his original contract. The applicant’s records contain a DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Statement) which shows the applicant met with his Retention NCO to discuss his option regarding his reenlistment contract. The applicant further explained that when he inquired about his reenlistment bonus, he was notified that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004377C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his National Guard Federal Recognition order (initial appointment), dated 22 October 2003, in the grade of second lieutenant be corrected to show the effective date 11 August 2002. The applicant provides a copy of the current NGB Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board); the initial NGB Form 89; an Oath of Office, dated 16 October 2003; an Oath of Office, dated 11 August 2002; and National Guard Bureau Federal Recognition Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004378C070206
The applicant provides a copy of the current NGB Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board); the initial NGB Form 89; an Oath of Office, dated 16 December 2003; an Oath of Office, dated 9 August 2002; and National Guard Bureau Federal Recognition Orders Number 38 AR, dated 19 February 2004. Paragraph 2-3a states that temporary Federal Recognition upon initial appointment establishes the authorized grade to be used by all officers in their federally recognized status. If...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004380C070206
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders or personnel records which show the applicant was assigned to an infantry duty position which was eligible for the Combat Infantryman Badge during his service in Vietnam. Military records show that the applicant was awarded the military occupational specialty 11D (Scout) which is not among those qualified for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004381C070206
As new issues, she also requests an additional Purple Heart, the "Meritorious Medal with Bronze Star" (known as the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award)), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award), the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Iraq), the United Nations Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Cold...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004382C070206
The evidence of record also shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 by the U.S. Army, with an effective date of 18 April 1959, which officially documents this ACDUTRA. Therefore, the applicant's state Army National Guard Records and the applicant’s Department of the Army records should be corrected to show he completed his six months of active duty for training from 19 October 1958 through 18 April 1959. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004386C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge document does not reflect all of the awards he is entitled to; therefore, he would like his records corrected to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Vietnam Service Medal with 7 campaign stars, second award of the Good Conduct Medal, 24 awards of the Air Medal, Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal, Combat Service Commemorative Medal, and Overseas Commemorative Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004394C070206
The rater on the predecessor’s report, whom the allegations were made against, was a colonel who was not in the applicant’s rating chain on the contested report. The applicant’s most recent OER, and promotion recommendation from the rater on the contested report, were also carefully considered. The supporting third-party statements provided by the applicant were also carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004395C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he completed 3 years of active military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a period of honorable service from 9 August 1949 to 15 December 1952. 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 | 20050004397C070206
It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. The evidence of record includes a DA Form 20 entry showing he was wounded in action on 14 May 1968, while serving in the RVN. 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 sustained in action on 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004399C070206
Although the applicant was adjudged a bad conduct discharge, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 October 1989 shows that he was discharged with a discharge under other than honorable conditions on 20 October 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial. Under either a discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004402C070206
The applicant's military service record shows that he enlisted in the U.S. Army on 27 January 1965. However, the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) was reviewed and found to contain documentation relating to the applicant's U.S. Army enlistment and separation medical examinations, which are, in pertinent part, discussed below. The evidence of record shows that there is only one (dated) entry on each SF 600 by the doctor in question (i.e., on 24 March 1965 and 17 June 1965).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004404C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he applied for an upgrade of his discharge to the ADRB within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004405C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge be changed to show that he was separated or retired by reason of physical disability. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no medical evidence, to show that he had a mental issue or a disease of any nature, which would have prevented him from performing his duties, while serving in the USAR. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 2 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004406C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004406 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 award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004413C070206
The applicant requests that award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL), the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant served a period of qualifying service in Korea for award of the KDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004416C070206
The applicant requests that item 19 on his 1985 separation document be corrected to show an address in Bloomington, Illinois vice the address in Lawton, Oklahoma. His separation document reflects Chicago, Illinois as the place of entry on active duty and the Lawton, Oklahoma address as his mailing address after separation in item 19. The evidence indicates the applicant provided the Lawton, Oklahoma address as his mailing address as part of his separation processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004417C070206
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was presented The Air Medal Certificate, dated 27 October 1968, for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 5 May 1968 to 23 September 1968. Although the applicant's military service records are absent General Orders awarding him the Air Medal, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004418C070206
The applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), with an effective date of 29 January 1979; DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with an effective date of 14 October 1983; two DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 15 April 1986; and DD Form 214, with an effective date of 13 March 1987, in support of her application. There is no evidence of record that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004422C070206
However, evidence of record shows the applicant executed a statement of name change prior to his enlistment electing to use the middle name Dwayne and the suffix JR to his last name instead of his birth name as reflected on his birth certificate and Social Security card. This Board action will be filed in his military records so another record of his birth middle name will be on hand. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004427C070206
Item 40 (Wounds) of the DA Form is blank and contains no entry indicating the applicant was wounded in action, and Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not include the Purple Heart among the earned awards listed. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004435C070206
After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the GCMDL for his service from 29 June 1966 through 10 May 1968. 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 records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him four bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004436C070206
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he is entitled to the following decorations: the Bronze Star Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the National Defense Service Medal; and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004439C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. His Separation Qualification Record shows he served as a cook during the last 8 months of service (around July 1945 to March 1946) and he did not receive combat infantry pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004444C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides his self authored statement, Honorable Discharge Certificate, and Certificate of Military Service. These documents verify that the applicant received an honorable discharge for active service from 25 January 1968 through 19 June 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004446C070206
The applicant states his disability existed during active duty service, not prior to service. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code “JFM” is “Disability, Existed Prior to Service, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)” and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635- 40, paragraph 4-24b(4). According to accepted medical principles, there is sufficient evidence to show his condition existed prior to his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004463C070206
However, the evidence does include a properly constituted DD Form 214 that shows on 23 February 1965, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Section III, Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of misconduct and that he received an undesirable discharge. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board of an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004471C070206
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 July 1970 through 28 January 1972; and b. adding the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004473C070206
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant's DA Form 20, specifically Item 38 (Record of Assignments), showing the units the applicant was assigned to and the duty positions held by him while he served in Vietnam, is not available making it difficult, due to insufficient evidence, to determine his eligibility for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. AR 672-5-1, in effect at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004474C070206
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. Evidence of record shows the applicant completed AIT in MOS 670.00; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004477C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 April 2002 to show his foreign service in Kosovo. The applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 April 2002 which shows he completed 3 years active military service during the period covered by the report. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) directs that foreign service performed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004478C070206
Robert Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the Purple Heart and the award is not listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004479C070206
The applicant requests the Good Conduct Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, Marksman Qualification Badge with Rifle, Presidential Unit Citation, and two or three bronze service stars to be worn on his Vietnam Service Medal, be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004482C070206
The applicant’s military records show that after having completed 4 years, 7 months, and 10 days of prior inactive service, the applicant was ordered to active duty in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on 28 February 2003. In this case, the evidence provides no indication the applicant was ever recommended for, or awarded the ARCOM by proper authority, and the applicant has failed to provide any independent evidence to support his claim that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004483C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart (2nd Award) and the Combat Infantryman Badge. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action on 15 February 1966 there is insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004487C070206
On 17 December 2003, the applicant was counseled regarding the status of his security clearance. On 9 March 2004, the applicant was counseled regarding his promotion. Paragraph 1-16 of the promotion regulation contains security clearance requirements.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004489C070206
The applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 5 October 1974 for the good of the service under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation Number 4313. 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. The applicant's record of service included two nonjudicial punishments, two special court-martial convictions, and 1897 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004493C070206
The applicant, as the widow of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her late husband's records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Combat Medical Badge, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and any other awards he is entitled to. The FSM’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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004496C070206
The applicant was awarded an armor MOS, 11D; he was later awarded MOS 71Q and served as a combat correspondent in Vietnam. 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 records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 14 April 1966 through 16 January 1968;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004498C070206
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that her separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show combat service she performed in support of a military operation. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents that are prepared for individuals upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004502C070206
There were no other medical records available to the Board, beyond the applicant's enlistment physical. Paragraph 5-11, of Army Regulation 635-200, provides for the separation of enlisted Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entering on active duty. However, he has presented no medical evidence which confirms his knee condition was aggravated by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004503C070206
The applicant requests he be granted clemency and that his dishonorable discharge be upgraded based on his post service conduct and accomplishments. Based on the fact the applicant was separated with a dishonorable discharge as a result of a General Court-Martial conviction, he is not eligible to apply to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004504C070206
The applicant states he retired on 21 April 1993 and was assigned to the US Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group, by Orders Number 24-9, published by Headquarters (Hqs), 108th Division (Training [tng]), dated 25 March 1993. The evidence shows that orders were later published releasing the applicant from the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) and he was honorably discharged from the USAR effective 15 December 1995. Based on the evidence provided, it would be equitable and just to correct the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004505C070206
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 Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is not listed as an authorized award of any of these documents. Evidence of record shows that the applicant’s record contains administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004507C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004507 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). There is no indication in the available records to show that he ever applied to...