ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016808C070206
During its original review of the case, the Board found no evidence of record showing that the applicant was ever wounded in action, or treated for a combat related wound or injury by military medical personnel. However, by regulation in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence confirming that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. Item 40 of his DA Form 20 is blank, which indicates he was never wounded in action while serving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016814C070206
The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show that he participated in the Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) and to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 635-5 states that only authorized military awards are to be placed on the DD Form 214. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016815C070206
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. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, that he was physically unfit at the time of his separation from active duty in 1980 or that he had any disabling condition at the time which warranted referral for disability processing. The evidence of record indicates that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016823C070206
He states that while the action was pending, he was selected for promotion from first lieutenant to captain by a promotion board that adjourned on 5 December 2003, with an 18 July 2004, effective date of promotion. The applicant also submits in support of his application, a copy of transfer orders dated 13 July 2000; a copy of Federal Recognition order dated 17 March 2000; transfer orders dated 24 February 2000; amendment to Federal Recognition orders dated 30 August 1999; vacancy promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016824C070206
The applicant requests relief from this Board in correcting his records to show that he performed mine sweeping detail in Vietnam, so that he may apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a service-connected disability related to his hearing loss. The evidence of records shows that the applicant's primary MOS is correctly shown in Item 23a of his DD Form 214. Therefore, absent any evidence of record corroborating the fact that the applicant performed duty as a mine sweeper in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016829C070206
He goes on to state that he was transferred to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) and in September 2005, he was informed that he was ineligible for Retired Pay at age 60 because he had not served the last eight years of qualifying service in a Reserve Component. A review of the available records shows that during the period of 4 October 1992, when he was REFRAD and transferred to the USAR, until he was discharged as a result of nonselection for promotion on 29 September 1999, he had only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016830C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. On 25 August 1973, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant's discharge request, and directed his reduction to Private E-1, and the issuances of an undesirable discharge. On 2 September 1980 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016892C070206
The applicant references a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552), dated 4 November 2002, and a letter dated 23 May 2003 in which he requested award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation, but was informed that his records were not available and the ABCMR could not make a decision on his application. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows award of the Korean Service Medal; however, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016905C070206
The applicant states that he was counseled at the time of his enlistment that all of his loans qualified under the LRP. At the time the applicant enlisted recruiters and/or guidance personnel were required to denote on the DD Form 1966 all loans that were to be considered under the LRP and whether or not they qualified under the program. The applicant’s military records should be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence “If a student loan is accepted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016908C070206
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his General Officer Memorandum of Record (GOMOR) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Letters filed in the OMPF will be filed on the performance portion (P-fiche).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016918C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant’s military records are not available to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he is entitled to the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016922C070206
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 to honorable. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016923C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that his RE code of RE-4 is in error because he received an honorable discharge. On 5 September 1995, the applicant's commander recommended that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 625-200 (Personnel Separation), Chapter 9 for Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Failure. He further understood that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he may make application to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016924C070206
The applicant notes that he previously requested that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded and that he be medically discharged. In citing the basis for the deferral, the VA noted the applicant’s claim for disability for sleep apnea was received in February 2003 but his medical evidence during military service and since discharge was negative for the condition. Sleep apnea can cause serious problems if it isn't treated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016928C070206
The applicant was discharged on 15 May 1967 with a DD. On 21 December 1981 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for upgrade of his UD. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by reissuing and including in the official record a revised DD Form 214 for the period of service from 19 June 1963 through 15 May 1967 reflecting an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016942C070206
There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever appealed the aforementioned NCOERs, or the Service School Academic Evaluation Report’s used by the (CY) 1991 QMP Board to determine the applicant’s bar to re-enlistment and separation under the Qualitative Management Program. Additionally, there is no evidence of the applicant undergoing a separation medical examination at the time of his discharge. The applicant’s contentions that he should have been medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016944C070206
The applicant states that he received an honorable discharge from the Army National Guard, so how could he have a Bad Conduct discharge and an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 19 September 1980, under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 11, with a bad conduct discharge. The applicant’s contention that he is living a lawful lifestyle, which was not supported by any evidence, would not serve as a basis to warrant the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016945C070206
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. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016946C070206
Army Regulation 135-155, paragraph 4-21 (Effective dates), provides, in pertinent part, for the promotion of unit officers and states that the effective date and date of promotion will be no earlier than the approval date of the board, the date of Senate confirmation (if required), or the date the officer is assigned to the position, whichever is later. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was promoted to LTC by the 2002 DA RC Selection Board, which was approved on 13 January 2003,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016948C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) which was upgraded to general under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP), be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that his discharge was unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016961C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was discharged in the rank of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the applicant was promoted to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 with an effective date of promotion of 26 November 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016969C070206
The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The unit commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15 due to homosexuality. On 20 October 1987, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15 with a general under honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016975C070206
Naomi Henderson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 1 bronze service star and the orders supplied by the applicant also support the fact he saw combat in Korea as a medic. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Combat Medical Badge, the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016988C071029
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His DA Form 3286-66, paragraph 1a states that he was enlisting for, in addition to other incentives, the U. S. Army College Fund. There is insufficient evidence to show he was not advised that the $26,500 listed as his ACF benefit was the total combined amount of the MGIB and the ACF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017001C070206
The applicant requests his Silver Star award certificate and three award orders be corrected to reflect his correct Social Security Account Number (SSAN). In May 2002 a new separation document was administratively issued by officials of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records located in St. Louis, Missouri, for the applicant’s period of military service ending in March 1969 and a correction to his March 1967 separation document was also issued. The administrative reissuance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017020C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her discharge document. The applicant states, in effect, that she enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1970, but that the date of entry that is shown on her discharge document is 29 January 1971. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the applicant's military service records correctly show her date of entry into the U.S. Army as 29 January 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017024C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show all awards he is entitled for his service in Iraq. Evidence of record established that the applicant is entitled to award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for his service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for the period 11 September 2001 through 5 April 2003. Evidence of record established that the applicant is entitled to award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for his service in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017031C070206
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. RE–4 applies to persons not qualified for continued service by virtue of being separated from the service with non-waivable disqualifications such as persons with a local bar to reenlistment. The evidence shows that the applicant was discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017034C070206
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Korea Defense Service Medal. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized to members of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017037C070206
Peguine Taylor | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. This Letter Orders also awarded the applicant the Purple Heart (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) for wounds received in action on 16 September 1950 and the Purple Heart (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster) for wounds received in action on 2 December 1950. The Chief, Military Awards Branch, said without evidence that the applicant was treated for wounds received as a result of enemy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017039C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017039 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Option B and C participants do not make a new SBP election at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017047C070206
On 20 July 2000, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. 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 of record confirms the applicant’s separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017049C070206
The applicant requests that his Permanent Federal Recognition for promotion to the grade of major be amended to show the effective date 10 June 2005. VTARNG Orders Number 2224-001, dated 12 August 2005, show that the applicant was promoted to the grade of major, in the duty position Assistant Operations Officer, paragraph-line 002B-01 effective 7 July 2005. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence showing that he was in a valid...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017055C070206
The applicant’s separation document confirms he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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 record is in error or unjust. _____Lester Echols_______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20050017055 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017063C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Separation Document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his service in Korea, and that he be awarded the Korean Service Medal (KSM). Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice related to documenting his Korea service on his DD Form 214 and award of the KSM now under consideration on 9 February 1960, the date of his separation from active duty. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017064C070206
The applicant requests that item 4 (Social Security Number) on his WD AGO Form 100 (Army of the United States Separation Qualification Record) be corrected. The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge), a copy of his WD AGO Form 100 and a copy of his social security card. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017071C070206
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of the applicant's WD AGO 53-55 contains the entry "None." Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017076C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. While the applicant specific period of assignment in Japan cannot be clearly established, the fact that IX Corps moved to Japan in October 1945, and given he was clearly in Japan from the time of his reenlistment on 17 November 1945 through his departure for the United States on 28 November 1945, it is logical to presume he was with his unit Headquarters, IX Corps when it moved to Japan in October 1945, and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017077C070206
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was separated on 10 February 1981, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14, Misconduct-Frequent incidents of a Discreditable Nature with Civil or Military Authorities. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017081C070206
Dennis Phillips | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged from active duty on 23 July 2004 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 4-24b(4) based on disability, existed prior to service, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) with an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) prescribed the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017088C070206
The applicant provides a copy of the 18 April 1970 situation report. 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 AR20040000994, on 13 January 2005. The applicant’s request was received within one year of his original consideration by the Board, has not been previously reconsidered, and contained evidence not considered by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017096C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017096 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. Her DD Form 214 lists her authorized awards as the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) and the Army Service Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017098C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017098 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 that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017099C070206
In no case, will the promotion effective date and date of rank be earlier that the date the board is approved. It further appears that his updated physical examination was completed effective 18 November 2000; therefore, he was eligible for promotion to captain with a promotion effective date and date of rank of that date. His promotion effective date and date of rank for major was correctly established as the date he completed an updated physical examination.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017104C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 08 AUGUST 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017104 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. James Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017105C070206
The applicant requests correction of her late husband's, a former service member (FSM), separation document to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, and the Basic Parachutists Badge with two jump stars [correctly known as the Parachutist Badge – Basic with two bronze service stars]. Evidence shows the FSM was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge which entitles him to award of the Bronze Star Medal. Evidence shows the FSM attended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017107C070206
The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 5 August 1969 through 23 April 1971. Based on the evidence in this case, the applicant is entitled to a correction of his records to show these additional awards, which were omitted through administrative error at the time the applicant was separated from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017109C070206
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Although the applicant stated it was the FSM’s intent that she receive widow’s benefits from the Army, she provided one letter of support that indicated the FSM wanted and expected she would be cared for by his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pension. It is true the applicant also provided another letter of support that indicated the FSM wanted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017114C070206
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017119C070206
The applicant requests that a second award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (correctly known as the ARCOM (First Oak Leaf Cluster)) be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides an award certificate for the ARCOM (First Oak Leaf Cluster) and Department of the Army, United States Army Criminal Investigation Command, Permanent Orders 59-1 dated 16 December 1982. Department of the Army, United States Army Criminal...