ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000911C070206
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. Only the Director of the ABCMR or the Board will determine if justice requires the applicant to appear before the Board. Records show the applicant exhausted his administrative remedies in this case when his case was last reviewed by the Army Discharge Review Board on 21 August 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000912C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000912 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 (First Oak Leaf Cluster). He states that his DD Form 214 shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000912C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000912 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 (First Oak Leaf Cluster). He states that his DD Form 214 shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000914C070206
In a 28 October 2005 letter to the applicant from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), he was informed that he was entitled to award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) or the Afghanistan Campaign Medal in recognition of his service in Afghanistan. Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service; however, no service member shall be entitled to award of the Afghanistan...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000914C070206
In a 28 October 2005 letter to the applicant from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), he was informed that he was entitled to award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) or the Afghanistan Campaign Medal in recognition of his service in Afghanistan. Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service; however, no service member shall be entitled to award of the Afghanistan...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000917C070206
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. The evidence shows that the applicants record contains administrative error that does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000917C070206
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. The evidence shows that the applicant’s record contains administrative error that does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000920C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. His WD AGO Form 100 states that he held MOS 345 from approximately May 1944 until he was discharged in November 1945 and describes the truck driver duties that he performed during this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000920C070206
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 6 on his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows his MOS as 345 (light truck driver). His WD AGO Form 100 states that he held MOS 345 from approximately May 1944 until he was discharged in November 1945 and describes the truck driver duties that he performed during this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000921C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his reenlistment code (RE Code). 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 evidence confirms that the applicant’s RE code was assigned based on the fact that he was involuntarily separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000921C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his reenlistment code (RE Code). 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 evidence confirms that the applicants RE code was assigned based on the fact that he was involuntarily separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000923C070206
Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. 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 | 20050000923C070206
Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. There is no evidence of record that the applicant was recommended or approved for the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000925C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000925 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 provides copies of a DD Form 214 with the ending period 3 September 1968; a Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device Award Certificate, dated 17 September 1968; a Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) Award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000925C070206
The applicant provides copies of a DD Form 214 with the ending period 3 September 1968; a Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device Award Certificate, dated 17 September 1968; a Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) Award Certificate, dated 25 September 1968; and an Air Medal Award Certificate, dated 17 December 1968. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000926C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 9 On 24 April 1978, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 10 June 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicants request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000926C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 10 June 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge. | |DISCHARGE REASON |For the Good of the Service | |BOARD DECISION |DENY | |REVIEW AUTHORITY |MR CHUN | |ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000927C070206
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000927C070206
The applicant’s complete military record is not available and does not contain his discharge processing documents. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000929C070206
Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that her military service records be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal for service during the period from 28 August 1990 to 30 November 1991. The applicant's military records show that she enlisted on 9 November 1983 for a period of 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000929C070206
Member Ms. Carol A. Kornhoff Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that her military service records be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal for service during the period from 28 August 1990 to 30 November 1991. The applicant's military records show that she enlisted on 9 November 1983 for a period of 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000931C070206
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 currently indicates he was ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA), but it should read he was ordered to active duty to fulfill the requirements of his Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) contract. However, there is an insufficient evidence to support granting this requested relief. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000931C070206
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 currently indicates he was ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA), but it should read he was ordered to active duty to fulfill the requirements of his Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) contract. However, there is an insufficient evidence to support granting this requested relief. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000933C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his promotion effective date for lieutenant colonel from 6 January 2005 to 29 December 2004, with entitlement to back pay and allowances. He was issued a promotion memorandum to lieutenant colonel by the NGB, dated 6 January 2005, indicating his promotion effective date as 6 January 2005, with a date of rank of 16 September 2004. This regulation, dated 13 July 2004, specifies that promotion board recommendations are made to the President of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000933C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his promotion effective date for lieutenant colonel from 6 January 2005 to 29 December 2004, with entitlement to back pay and allowances. Federal Recognition order number 227AR, dated 16 September 2004, reflects his promotion effective date. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to adjustment to his promotion effective date for lieutenant colonel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000934C070206
Member Ms. Carol A. Kornhoff Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-5 provides that the DD Form 214 will reflect decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized for all periods of service. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 2003 be corrected by: a. amending item 13 to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000934C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty) to show award of the Lifesavers Badge, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and the Combat Infantryman Badge 2. The applicant served a qualifying period of service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 2003 be corrected by: a. amending item 13 to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000936C070206
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time confirms he completed a total of 2 years of active military service. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence to show a member was wounded in action, was treated for the wound and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart and Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000936C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000936 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. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence to show a member was wounded in action, was treated for the wound and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000943C070206
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC) Certificate; Separation Document (DD Form 214); and United States Army Reserve (USAR) Discharge Orders. The HRC-St. Louis RC promotion official further stated that the applicant did not meet the military education requirement prior to the convening date of the 2002 board, as a result there is no basis for his promotion reconsideration by a Stand-By Advisory Board (STAB) under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000943C070206
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC) Certificate; Separation Document (DD Form 214); and United States Army Reserve (USAR) Discharge Orders. The HRC-St. Louis RC promotion official further stated that the applicant did not meet the military education requirement prior to the convening date of the 2002 board, as a result there is no basis for his promotion reconsideration by a Stand-By Advisory Board (STAB) under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000950C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000950 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. However, there is no evidence that suggests the name recorded in his military record exhibits a material error or injustice. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000950C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000950 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. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000951C070206
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his secondary military occupational specialty (MOS) for "tracked vehicle support maintenance course." The applicant provides: a. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned to show his MOS as "Track Vehicle Repairer" and that he completed two educational courses: Track Vehicle Support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000951C070206
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his secondary military occupational specialty (MOS) for "tracked vehicle support maintenance course." The applicant provides: a. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned to show his MOS as "Track Vehicle Repairer" and that he completed two educational courses: Track Vehicle Support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000952C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000952 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. Member Ms. Carol A. Kornhoff Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides a copy of: a. medical records that show that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000952C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000952 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 provides a copy of: a. medical records that show that the applicant received a below-the- knee amputation of the left leg on 6 February 2001; and b. a DVA Rating Decision, dated 22 January 2004, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000958C070206
He served 4 years, 11 months and 28 days of creditable service, received two honorable discharges, and served in Vietnam from 3 November 1966 to 4 September 1967. On 16 October 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable and it voted to deny the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge because he was and still is suffering from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000958C070206
He served 4 years, 11 months and 28 days of creditable service, received two honorable discharges, and served in Vietnam from 3 November 1966 to 4 September 1967. On 16 October 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that the applicants discharge was proper and equitable and it voted to deny the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge because he was and still is suffering from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000960C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000960 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 Southwest Asia Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served his entire overseas service in Germany and also there is no record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000960C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000960 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 Southwest Asia Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served his entire overseas service in Germany and also there is no record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000964C070206
He also states that he received the Purple Heart but has since lost all of his records, to include his separation document. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. While there are no records showing the applicant received the Purple Heart, SGO Files and two eyewitness statements show he was wounded, as a result of hostile action, in Belgium, on 31 January 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000964C070206
He also states that he received the Purple Heart but has since lost all of his records, to include his separation document. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. While there are no records showing the applicant received the Purple Heart, SGO Files and two eyewitness statements show he was wounded, as a result of hostile action, in Belgium, on 31 January 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000969C070206
The evaluator went on to state that he evaluated the applicant on 1 April 2004 and found him to be fit for duty and deployable; however, since that time he had become more frustrated, angry and was making threats without plan. On that same date, the applicant was evaluated by a psychiatrist, a Doctor “K,” who stated that the applicant did not have a disabling mental disorder and was responsible for his actions. On 17 June 2004 the applicant’s commanding officer recommended to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000969C070206
The evaluator went on to state that he evaluated the applicant on 1 April 2004 and found him to be fit for duty and deployable; however, since that time he had become more frustrated, angry and was making threats without plan. On that same date, the applicant was evaluated by a psychiatrist, a Doctor K, who stated that the applicant did not have a disabling mental disorder and was responsible for his actions. Nonetheless, there is no evidence, and the applicant has not submitted any, to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000970C070206
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 4 November 1965 through 25 October 1967. Therefore, in the interest of justice, the Board determined that this error should be corrected and the applicant should receive the GCMDL at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000970C070206
After carefully examining the applicants record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the GCMDL for his service from 4 November 1965 through 25 October 1967. Therefore, in the interest of justice, the Board determined that this error should be corrected and the applicant should receive the GCMDL at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000972C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show three awards of the Purple Heart for wounds he received in Korea and Vietnam. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not list any wounds in item 40 (Wounds). The applicant was assigned to Korea in April 1969 as a personnel staff NCO.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000972C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show three awards of the Purple Heart for wounds he received in Korea and Vietnam. The applicant was assigned to Korea in April 1969 as a personnel staff NCO. DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW AUTHORITY Mr. Chun ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000973C070206
Counsel states that, since the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has determined that the applicant's disabilities are not the result of a congenital defect, the Army should change its decision. The PEB members noted that the various defects were all secondary to surgery for the AVM and concluded that they were not compensable since they were the result of treatment for an EPTS condition. Title 38, United States Code, sections 1110 and 1131, permit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...