ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004752C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of the blocks on his DD Form 214 be completed and that he be provided an explanation of why he received a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge on 11 January 1974 and that board found that his discharge was both proper and equitable and denied his request on 6 February 1974. That regulation also provided that information blocks contained on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004753C070206
He served over 3 years of service. On 19 August 1980, the applicant was discharged under the provisions Army regulation 635-200, Para 11-2, as a result of a court-martial with a BCD. The applicant’s contentions were carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004757C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004757 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. Throughout the applicant's military career he had the opportunity to correct his date of birth at least three times, upon discharges and reenlistments. Although the applicant has provided a birth certificate, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004761C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004761 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 that he received orders for the CIB in the field in Vietnam but, was not given the award citation and it was not included on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004763C070206
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards) provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, inclusive. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004764C070206
The applicant requests correction of item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge), to show the entry "1 6 0" (1 year and 6 months) instead of the entry "1 0 0" (1 year). The applicant's certificate of achievement clearly shows that he was serving in Vietnam on 24 August 1966, that he was awarded the AM for the period November to December 1967, the DFC on 12 February 1968, and the ARCOM during March 1967 to March 1968, while serving in Vietnam. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004766C070206
This case is being considered using reconstructed records that primarily consist of a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) and the documentation from the Army Discharge Review Board consideration for upgrade of his discharge. The applicant’s separation document also confirms that on 17 April 1956, he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 by reason of unfitness and that he received an undesirable discharge. On 22 March 1957,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004767C070206
The DD Form 214, effective 22 April 1991, issued to the applicant after his most recent tour of active duty, shows that he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004769C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant authenticated this document with his signature indicating he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge, characterized as Under Other Than Honorable Conditions, and that the reason for discharge was for the good of the service. Therefore, given the circumstances in this case and his overall undistinguished record of service, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004772C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214, issued at the time of his retirement, shows in Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Second Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal (Sixth Award), National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 silver service star and 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004777C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. On 26 June 1987, the appropriate separation authority approved his request and directed his reduction to Private E-1, and the issuance of a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004780C070206
He continues that based on the rule that an Air Medal is awarded for every 25 hours flown in combat time, he is authorized an additional 26 awards of the Air Medal. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004782C070206
2. Review of the applicant's service personnel records revealed no evidence that would disqualify him from award of the Good Conduct Medal. In the absence of any derogatory information disqualifying him from this award, the applicant is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 5 March 1998 to 4 March 2001 and to have this award added to his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the applicant received the NATO Medal for his service Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004784C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Purple Heart. Headquarters, 1st Logistical Command General Orders Number 367 dated 29 April 1968 awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 2 April 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004786C070206
The applicant states that the narrative reason for separation should reflect a mental disorder instead of "Physical Condition, Not a Disability" which is currently shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 623rd Quartermaster Company memorandum, dated 16 March 2004, notified the applicant that action would be initiated to separate him from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5-17 for Other Physical or Mental Disorders....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004787C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), his correct date of birth (DOB), the correct number of overseas service (OS) bars, and by deleting the 3 days of lost time. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004788C070206
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. Evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record also shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004789C070206
The applicant continued to serve and was honorably discharged, on 15 November 1976, under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, at the completion of his required service. It appears that the infection resulted from a burn or from a small metal object; however, the diagnosis made by attending medical personnel included no indication that the object became embedded in the eye as the result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004790C070206
Gerald Purcell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) and approved recommendation for award of the Bronze Star Medal. On 20 March 1945, the applicant’s commander recommended him for the award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004797C070206
Karmin Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected by changing his reentry code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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 | 20050004798C070206
The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing in item 31 on his 1971 separation document that his address after separation was located in Winnsboro, Louisiana vice Little Rock, Arkansas; b. by showing that he qualified as an expert with the M-16 automatic rifle and was awarded the associated badge and component...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004800C070206
The applicant's records contain a copy of a WD AGO Form 100, (Separation Qualification Record). The record shows that the information listed on the applicant's WD AGO Form 100 was obtained from a personal interview with the applicant and his existing record. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004803C070206
The applicant requests that his days of lost time be changed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). Item 44 (Time Lost Under 972, Title 10, United States Code and Subsequent to Normal Date ETS) on the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was AWOL from 4 August 1970 to 5 August 1970. On 27 January 1972, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004806C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device and Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR). The applicant states, in effect, that pursuant to Presidential Executive Order 12743, dated 18 January 1991, he was ordered to active duty and mobilized in support of Operation Desert Storm. The applicant’s military records show he enlisted in the Army and entered active duty on 18 November 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004810C070206
While all of the applicant’s disabilities have been classified as Gulf War incurred, aggravated or presumptive, there is no evidence or indication that those conditions were incurred in combat. The handwritten alteration of the combat code of the applicant’s VA rating decision has been carefully considered by the Board and has been determined to be insufficient to grant her request. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicant’s VA rated disabilities to war...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004811C070206
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disability for sinusitis be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). The applicant provides the denial of his request to reconsider his CRSC application, excerpts from his military records, and excerpts from his military and civilian medical records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004813C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the BSM and shows he was awarded one ARCOM. There is no evidence of record and the applicant does not provide any evidence to show he was wounded as the result of hostile action. 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 to show he was awarded two Army Commendation Medals, the Bronze Star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004815C070206
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. The letters to his wife verifies that the applicant was hospitalized for some reason but, the letters do not provide any evidence to justify the award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s records show that he arrived in the European Theater on 10 January 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004816C070206
His Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1) shows he entered active duty (AD) and reported to the United States Army Reception Station, Fort McClellan, Alabama on 10 July 1985. The instructions for Item 12a indicate the beginning date of the continuous period of AD for issuance of this DD Form 214, for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued should be entered. Further, the applicant authenticated the DD Form 214 with his signature on the date of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004818C070206
On 17 May 1965, his unit commander recommended his elimination under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, with an undesirable discharge. On 27 May 1965, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, for unfitness, and directed his reduction to Private E-1, and the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, provided the authority for discharging enlisted personnel for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004820C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004820 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004821C070206
The applicant's military service records do not contain any orders or evidence that he was awarded the Air Medal. For Vietnam service, one Overseas Service Bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. 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 6 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004825C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004825 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. Item 24 (Decoration, 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) does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004827C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart (PH), and that his record be corrected to show he was wounded in action in 1944. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. However, absent any evidence (medical treatment records, eye-witness statements, or record entries) showing that he was ever wounded in action, or that he was ever treated for a combat related wound or injury by military medical personnel, the regulatory burden of proof...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004828C070206
Evidence shows the applicant was awarded of the Purple Heart (1st and 2nd Award) for wounds sustained during hostile action on 7 January 1968 and 3 February 1968 in Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart (3rd Award). However, the Vietnam Casualty Roster, his DA Form 20, and a Western Union telefax show he was wounded in combat by hostile forces on 22 April 1968 and treated for his wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004829C070206
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show all of the medals and awards to which he is entitled, including the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and the Air Medal (AM). Additionally, he participated in one campaign while assigned in Vietnam and is authorized to wear one bronze service star on his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal. The medical personnel must be personally present and under fire to be eligible for award of the CMB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004835C070206
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Self-Authored Letter, dated 21 January 2004; Former General Transmittal of Applicant’s Request, dated 22 October 2004; Former Commander, Brigadier General (BG), Letter of Support, dated 27 October 2004; and State of Kansas Adjutant General Request for Promotion Determination, dated 3 November 2004; ARNG Separation Document (NGB Form 22); and Active Duty Separation Document (DD Form 214). The letter provided by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004838C070206
His DA Form 20 does not show an entry in Item 40 (Wounds) or list the Purple Heart in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). 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 by: a. correcting his DD Form 214 to delete: Vietnam Service Medal and Expert (Rifle M14); and b. correcting his DD Form 214 to add:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004839C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004845C070206
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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 4 July 1967; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 3 July 1970. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004846C070206
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. For periods before 1 January 2004 (the date this statute was amended), members had to have disabilities for which they have been awarded the Purple Heart and are rated at least 10% disabled or who are rated at least 60% disabled as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004851C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Based on the more than 30 days of qualifying active duty service the applicant completed in support of the GWOT outside an authorized AOE between 7 June and 30 September 2003, he is entitled to the GWOTSM. Further, based on his service in Kuwait, an authorized AOE, he is also entitled to the GWOTEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004853C070206
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that shows that he was wounded, or treated for wounds or injuries, as a result of hostile action. In the absence of more conclusive evidence, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or correction of his records to show this decoration. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of: a. the First Award of the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004856C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's request was approved and the separation authority directed that an undesirable discharge be issued. The applicant requested to be discharged and his request was granted with the full knowledge of the consequences of such an action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004857C070206
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. For periods before 1 January 2004 (the date this statute was amended), members had to have disabilities for which they have been awarded the Purple Heart and are rated at least 10% disabled or who are rated at least 60% disabled as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004860C070206
The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the Purple Heart. A preponderance of records in this case shows the applicant was wounded in action on 25 April 1945 in Germany and he was awarded the Purple Heart for these wounds by the 119th General Hospital on 28 April 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004864C070206
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. 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 in action on 17 September 1952 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004874C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 5 April 1968, be corrected to show the award of two Purple Hearts. The records show that the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for SFW wounds to his left shoulder on 28 November 1966 in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004885C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disability for impaired hearing be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicant’s impaired hearing to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004890C070206
He specifically contends that: a. the time period for the NCOER is wrong, the December 1999 memorandum of agreement warranted a change of rater NCOER; b. the duties and scope were wrong, he was no longer signed for the equipment—he turned in the field equipment on 23 March 2000, but his NCOER period ran through April 2000; c. he was never counseled for part of the period and the December 1999 memorandum should have triggered the identification of a new rater within the 72nd Dining...