ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007088C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his hardship discharge be voided and that he be granted an early retirement. The applicant states, in effect, that at the time he was discharged, he was not in the right frame of mind and he believes that it was an injustice to be discharged after serving over 17 years of service. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 16 September 1993; therefore, the time for the applicant to file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007092C070206
Qawly A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s contention that he is entitled to receive non-regular retired pay at age 60 based on his completing of over 16 years of service because at the time of his discharge from the USAR, his MOS was discontinued and there was no unit available within a 50 mile radius of his home was carefully considered. As a result, there is insufficient evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007097C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007097 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 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his initial duty assignment in Vietnam. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007098C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) be corrected by deleting the entry that indicates he attended the military occupational specialty 94A (Cook) service school. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 11 May 1971, the date of his separation. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007112C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007112 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. Karmin S. Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, there is no evidence of the applicant re-injuring his shoulder after his MVA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007118C070206
The applicant states, in effect, he would like his military records corrected to show he was awarded the BSM for meritorious service. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in. 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 his qualifying honorable active duty service from 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007123C070206
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Self-Authored Memorandum; AR 15-6 Investigation Findings and Recommendations; HQDA Review Packet; XVIII Airborne Corps CG Letter of Support to the DASEB; United States Military Academy (USMA) Superintendent Letter of Support; and Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) received since the AR 15-6 investigation. He also indicated that the ROI was just one of many sources of information he considered concerning the unit,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007129C070206
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is awarded to any member who has been wounded or killed in action. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice related to the grade entered on his DD Form 214 and award of the PH now under consideration on 13 July 1968, the date of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007134C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing or for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007146C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007146 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, XXIV Corps General Orders 1132, dated 21 July 1971, shows the applicant received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period September 1970 to July 1971 in Vietnam. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007182C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the united States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 2 September 1965 be corrected to show his Social Security Account Number (SSAN), his height and weight and award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar for qualifying with the M-14 Rifle as shown in his records. Evidence of record shows when the applicant's entered the service his SSAN was xxx-xx-xxx8. The applicant's available service records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007183C070206
Karmin S. Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the award of the Iraqi Campaign Medal (ICM) instead of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). This message further provides that service members qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service in Iraq between 19 March 2003 and 30 April 2005...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007187C070206
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 Combat Medical Badge, the Korean Service Medal, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant did not serve a period of qualifying service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. 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 | 20050007190C070206
The applicant’s Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows he served in the RVN from 7 January through 17 August 1971. The PH is not included in the list of authorized awards entered. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007191C070206
The applicant states he was an observer/gunner and was wounded in action. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show award of 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 him the Aircraft Crew Member Badge; b. by deleting the Air Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 July 1973; c. by adding award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007196C070206
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. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007213C070206
Rea Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides two AHRC Forms 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points); her Retirement Points Accounting System Statement; a copy of ARPERCEN, Orders C-03-410376A01 dated 14 September 1995; a copy of ARPERCEN, Orders C-03-410376 dated 15 March 1994; reassignment orders dated 9 January 1992; her notification of eligibility for retired pay at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007214C070206
Scott Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007220C070206
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show a different last name, date of birth, and place of birth. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007228C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007228 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. This Board action will be filed in the applicant's military records so a record of his date of birth will be on hand. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007237C070206
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. The applicant did submit an obituary for his grandmother which shows her funeral was conducted on 27 August 1974 and records do show he was AWOL around that period of time. The applicant also submitted the obituary of his brother which shows he passed away on 29 July 1975; however, records do...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007243C070206
The applicant's records contain a partially legible Certificate of Disability for Discharge-Report of Medical Board of Officers (WD AGO Form 40). It states, in pertinent part, that in order to award a PH there must be evidence that a member was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the ETO on 21 March 1945, and awarded the PH in Hospital Center, Camp Edwards GO Number 25 on 4 October 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007253C070206
Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation, in DA Pamphlet 672-1, or in item 32 of WD AGO Form 53-55 and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. Records show the applicant served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the Asiatic- Pacific Campaign Medal....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007258C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007258 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. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007260C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The PH is not included in the list of authorized awards contained on the DD Form 214. The available evidence includes a DD Form 214 that contains an entry showing the applicant was never wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007261C070206
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 8 October 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The applicant's record of service included numerous adverse counseling statements and three nonjudicial punishments. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007277C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007277 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. It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who is wounded or killed in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007278C070206
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following additional evidence: Exhibit C – 10 May 2005 Record of Proceedings CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE: 12. The ABCMR's decision in Docket Number AR20040007527 failed to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) due to lack of orders or other evidence on file authorizing award of the Bronze Star Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster). BOARD VOTE: MT______ JM______ LH______ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007295C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by changing the reason for his separation. On 1 December 2003, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, because of misconduct, commission of a serious offense. On 24 December 2003, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct, and was issued a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007298C070206
His wife stated her husband was discharged from the Army for asthma on the assumption that he had asthma. 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. The applicant contends the RE code and the separation code on his separation document should be changed because he does not have asthma.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007307C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007307 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 further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007311C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he would like his DD Form 214 amended to include his award of the GWOTEM, GWOTSM, and AAM. He also states that at the time of his discharge, he did not have supporting documents showing he was awarded the AAM; therefore, it was not annotated on his DD Form 214. The applicant’s record shows while serving as a member of the Army National Guard (ARNG), he was ordered to active duty on 20 December 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007312C070206
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. 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 is requesting upgrade of his discharge based on good post-service conduct and he has provided evidence of post-service achievement or good conduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007313C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007313 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 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. The award certificate in this case is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007323C070206
Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. 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 Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes), then in effect, prescribes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007325C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his high school completion be added to Item 10a (Highest Civilian Education Level Attained) and Item 28 (Service Schools or Colleges, College Training Courses and/or Post Graduate Courses Successfully Completed) of his separation document (DD Form 214). Therefore, given the applicant’s DA Form 20 confirmed his GED completion, Item 10a of his DD Form 214 should have contained the entry “High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)”. The Board determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007333C070206
His request was approved by the appropriate authority at Arlington Hall Station and on 31 December 1988, he was honorably released from active duty and was transferred to the Retired List in the pay grade of E-9, effective 1 January 1989. A review of the applicant’s Official Military Personnel File fails to show that he served on active duty in the rank of major. The applicant did not serve on active duty in the rank of major and therefore is not eligible for advancement to that grade on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007334C070206
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. As a result, there is insufficient basis for upgrading his discharge to a general or honorable discharge. Records indicate that the applicant was 19 years old at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007335C070206
The applicant states that, although his discharge was correct at the time he was separated, his character and conduct since his discharge warrants an upgrade. The applicant’s service personnel records show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. The applicant's record of service included one nonjudicial punishment for being AWOL and two special courts-martial for being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007341C070206
This form also shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 16-5b of Army Regulation 635- 200 for a locally imposed bar to reenlistment, he was assigned a corresponding separation program designator (SPD) code of KGF, and that his RE code was "4." It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code of KGF is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of paragraph 16-5 of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of Headquarters, Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007342C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007342 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. Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007350C070206
David Haasenritter | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. At the time of his discharge his DD Form 214 was prepared to reflect that he had served 6 months and 8 days of foreign service in Vietnam during the period of 14 December 1971 through 21 June 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he served in Vietnam from 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007351C070206
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 shows his rank and pay grade as private first class (PFC), E-3, but he was a SP4, E-4 at the time of his discharge. Headquarters, 75th Field Artillery Group, Special Orders Number 29 dated 29 January 1971 authorized the applicant separate rations. Headquarters, U.S. Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, Special Orders Number 223, dated 11 August 1971 released the applicant from active duty on 27 August 1971 in the rank of PFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007357C070206
On 2 December 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for separation and directed that he be discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, reduced to the grade of private/ pay grade E-1, and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was separated on 22 December 1980, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007363C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, the Korea Defense Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. There is no available evidence of record which shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Since the applicant's service personnel records are not available, there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007366C070206
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served as a helicopter repairman for 6 years. Army Regulation 635-5 precludes the applicant's time in basic training (2 months) and AIT (10 weeks and 4 days) to be counted towards determination of years and months served in his primary MOS. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007377C070206
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 10 September 1953 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615- 366.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007383C070206
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's request for correction of enlistment data, if approved by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), results in a change to the applicant's term of military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the enlistment contract to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007386C070206
Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Army Regulation 635-40 states that, once a Soldier is determined to be physically unfit for further military service, percentage ratings are applied to the unfitting conditions. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show his back condition rendered him unfit to perform his duties at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050007404C070206
Richard G. Sayre | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). However, as confirmed by the HRC Awards Branch, during the Vietnam era, award of the CIB was only authorized for enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11F, 11G, or 11H.