ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006664C070206
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his records by awarding him the Purple Heart. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20040003055 dated 24 February 2005. The new evidence in this case consists of two photo copies of the applicant with his left arm in a sling and his medical records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006666C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006666 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 | 20050006685C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 April 2005 to show his prior military occupational specialty (MOS) of 63S20P-H8 (Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) in item 11 (Primary Specialty); correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) to show his foreign service; and correction of item 14 (Military Education) to show his military education. The applicant’s military records are not available to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006699C070206
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. Although the applicant contends he received a Purple Heart in Vietnam in 1967, there are no orders for the Purple Heart and there is no evidence of record which shows he was wounded or treated for any injuries as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006721C070206
The applicant states, in effect, he was wounded in action on 12 April 1966, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or other documents that indicate he was ever wounded in action, or awarded the PH. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show his entitlement to the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006727C070206
A Record of Enlistment/Reenlistment Document (DD Form 4), dated 5 December 1974, on file in the applicant's Military Personnel Record Jacket (MPRJ) confirms he enlisted into the United States Army Reserve (USAR) for 6 years and entered the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) in an inactive military status on that date. The regulation in effect on 14 September 1977, the date the applicant was issued his first DD Form 214 provided for entering the beginning date of the continuous period of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006728C070206
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 1 September 1982 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-31, under the Expeditious Discharge Program for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention. On 14 August 1996, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for a discharge upgrade to honorable. Since the applicant's record of service included two nonjudicial punishments, his record of service did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006739C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, three bronze service stars to be affixed to the Vietnam Service Medal, the 1960 Device to be affixed to the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, a second award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, one individual award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006750C070206
Ronald Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect that he was a prisoner of war (POW) and he requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart for his service as a POW. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006751C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006751 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, as the son of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, a bronze arrowhead, and an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006754C070206
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Based on the applicant's personnel records, the submitted medical records, and the Republic of Vietnam Casualty Roster, it is concluded that there is sufficient evidence to substantiate award of the Purple Heart for the wounds he received on 31 January 1968, in Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart on his DD Form 214, dated 15 November 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006764C070206
Robert Rogers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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, the Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and three bronze service stars to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006766C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his foreign service in Korea. There is no evidence of record available other than the newspaper article submitted by the applicant which shows he served in Korea. 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 | 20050006773C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a soldier discharged under this chapter. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the soldier's overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006797C070206
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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 | 20050006804C070206
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant entered active duty on 28 April 1976 for a period of three years. On 30 April 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006816C070206
The psychiatrist states that he reviewed with the applicant the reasons for his AWOLs while in the military and concluded that the cause for this misconduct was the applicant's alcoholism. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitation. Evidence shows the applicant's alcoholism started prior to entering the service and his service records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006820C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued confirms he completed 10 months and 29 days of active duty service on the enlistment under review and that he held the rank of PV1 at the time of his separation. The record further shows the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was fully advised on the possible effects of his discharge during his separation processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006823C070206
The applicant provides Reports of Medical History dated 18 October 1996 and 3 December 1999; a Report of Medical Examination dated 3 December 1999; her DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods ending 1 April 1997 and 21 September 2001; a Brief Psychological Evaluation (dates of evaluation 2 March 2000 and 7 March 2000); a memorandum for record dated 2 March 2000; an extract from Army Regulation 601-210; a Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006834C070206
The Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Narrative Summary indicates the applicant was evaluated for active duty service on 30 November 1993, at which time a mild pes planus (flat foot) condition was noted. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1201, provides for the physical disability retirement of a member who has at least 20 years service or who has less than 20 years service and a disability rated at least 30 percent. Since the Army could not determine the service component of the disability, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006837C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006837 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 three days of lost time be removed from his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge). The applicant’s complete military records are not available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006848C070206
Evidence of record also shows that the applicant was promoted to the grade of major, with a date of rank of 27 June 2001; the date the board results were approved. The advisory opinion obtained from the Chief, Promotions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, confirmed that the applicant was serving in a higher graded position on her promotion eligibility date and recommends approval of the applicant's request. Evidence of record shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006851C070206
Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. This includes persons being separated with a Department of the Army bar to reenlistment in effect. Since the applicant was separated with a Department of the Army bar to reenlistment in effect, the RE code "4" entry shown in item 27 on his DD Form 214 is correct and was applied in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006853C070206
Evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 28 January 1968 in Vietnam. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 8 February 1968; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 7 February 1971. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006861C070206
Qawly A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the AGCM, for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service 24 May 1968 through 26 December 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006867C070206
The applicant's separation documents (DD Forms 214) do not list the Purple Heart or the Combat Medical Badge. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Purple Heart and award of the Combat Medical Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006891C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. However, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that he was in fact wounded as a result of enemy action and that the wounds/injuries were treated by medical personnel and made a matter of record at the time. 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 | 20050006899C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that his conduct prior to his military service and after his military service warrants an upgrade of his discharge. 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 reveals an extensive disciplinary history that included three summary court-martial convictions, one special court-martial conviction, and 52 days of lost time due to AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006908C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show a second award of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214; an award certificate for the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 11 November 1967; three letters of appreciation; service medical records; and service personnel records. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006921C070206
On 12 April 1984, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review set aside the findings of guilty of specification 1 (possessing with intent to distribute marijuana) of the charge and dismissed the specification. Chapter 3 of this regulation states that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. Evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge for distributing marijuana and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006928C070206
The applicant requests reconsideration of her earlier request to remove three Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs), for the periods ending 30 November 1999, 15 January 2000, and 10 June 2001, from her Official Military Personnel File and to reconsider her for promotion to captain. The OER for the period ending 3 August 2004 provided by the applicant is new evidence which will be considered by the Board. She was promoted to first lieutenant on 16 May 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006942C070206
He states that after 3 years, 8 months, and 26 days of service, and after having earned the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), he was unjustly separated for unsatisfactory performance. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his separation confirms he was separated under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance after completing 3 years, 8 months, and 26 days of active military service. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006944C070206
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 three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with three 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 | 20050006945C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006945 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. Therefore, the Board requests the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct his records to show his entitlement to the Army of Occupation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006946C070206
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. Although the applicant contends that he was wounded twice in Vietnam, there is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded or treated for any injuries as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006954C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006954 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. He further states that his discharge was upgraded under the Department of Defense Special Discharge Review Program (DOD-SDRP) but was not affirmed. Evidence shows that the applicant was properly and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006957C070206
Allen Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal and an unspecified “Overseas” medal. 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 that he was awarded the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006972C070206
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 with an effective date of 7 July 1971 does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006980C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006980 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, US Army Personnel Center Special Orders Number 128, dated 8 May 1973, discharged the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, SPN 246 [Discharge for the Good of the Service, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006983C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that the nonconcurrence by the reviewer was unjust and in violation of the applicable regulation (Army Regulation (AR) 623-205) which requires that references will be made only to actions or investigations that have been processed to completion, adjudicated and had final action taken before submitting the NCOER. There is no evidence of a Declination of Continued Service present in his OMPF. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006985C070206
Qawiy Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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 Purple Heart, and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006991C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006991 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. Records show that the applicant participated in the four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006992C070206
The applicant's separation medical examination stated that the applicant sustained trench foot to both feet which bothered him since December of 1944. The evidence in this case indicates that the applicant sustained cold weather injuries to both feet diagnosed by military medical authorities as "trench foot." Evidence of record shows that the applicant was diagnosed by medical authorities at the time of his separation and subsequently by DVA medical authorities with residuals of "trench foot."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007010C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007010 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), dated 21 April 1959, to show award of the American Campaign Medal. The applicant’s military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007015C070206
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge and the Korean Service Medal. Since the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Korean Service Medal, this portion of the applicant’s request will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007017C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. The facts and circumstance concerning the applicant’s discharge proceedings are not in the available records; however, on 25 March 1975, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13, for unfitness and directed his reduction to the lowest enlisted grade and the issuance of an undesirable discharge. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007027C070206
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. amending item 3 on the applicant’s DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007066C070206
Counsel requests that the applicant's 22 July 2004 request for reconsideration be considered by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) and granted. He requested promotion reconsideration by the Army Reserve Brigadier General promotion boards for the years 2002, 2003, and 2004. On 27 September 2002, the applicant requested that he be considered for promotion by the 2003, and, if not selected, by the 2004 and 2005 Army Reserve General Officer promotion boards and that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007076C070206
The DVA is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service in awarding a disability rating, only that a medical condition reduces or impairs the social or industrial adaptability of the individual concerned. The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show the CPAP machine does not resolve his sleep apnea condition nor has he provided sufficient evidence to show he was physically unable to perform his duties while he was in the Army. However, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007086C070206
The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal (based on...