ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017120C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he requests to be awarded the PH for wounds he received during the heat of battle. There are no documents on file in the applicant's record that show he was ever recommended for, or awarded the PH by proper authority while he was serving on active duty. The evidence of record contains no documentary evidence that confirms the applicant was wounded as a direct result of enemy action, or that he was ever recommended, or awarded the PH by proper authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017127C070206
The applicant states the former service member (FSM) was wounded in Korea and received the Purple Heart. His military records, including his DD Form 214, properly document his wounds, medical retirement, and award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the Good Conduct Medal for the period from 26 February 1951 through 31 May 1952; and b. by showing that in addition to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017133C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his date of rank for first lieutenant from 14 December 2004 to 4 May 2004. His promotion date was given to him after a determination by the correction board to grant him his first oath date of 4 May 2002. The officer's records will be screened to determine eligibility for promotion to first lieutenant far enough in advance to permit promotion on the date promotion service is completed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017134C070206
The applicant was appointed in the FLARNG, JAG Corps, as a first lieutenant with an effective date of 18 May 2000 and a date of rank of 18 May 1999. The statements submitted by the applicant in support of his application all contend that the delay in the applicant's promotion was not his fault, and that if notification had been received in a timely manner, his name would have been submitted to a Promotion Vacancy Board (PVB) for a position vacancy promotion based on his performance and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017135C070206
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show his name on the list of tank personnel attached to a letter of commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the applicant's name to the list of tank personnel attached as an enclosure...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017137C070206
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 January 1969 through 9 September 1970 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017141C070206
Peguine M. Taylor | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12a (Date entered AD This Period), of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 July 1987, to show the entry "1986 01 17" (17 January 1986). The applicant states, in effect, that his records reflect that he entered active duty (AD) on 23 June 1987; however, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017148C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion consideration for chief warrant officer four (CW4) by a special board. In an advisory opinion, dated 12 January 2006, the Chief, Special Actions, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Human Resources Command, St. Louis, Missouri, stated that the applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to CW4 by the 2004 and 2005 RCSBs which convened on 13 April 2004 and 12 April 2005, respectively. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017149C070206
William F. Crain | |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). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; by showing his entitlement to the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017150C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to pay grade E-5. Once recommended for promotion the individual was required to appear before a promotion selection board after which the individual's name would be incorporated onto an order of merit recommended list for promotion to pay grade E-5. The evidence does show that the applicant was on an order of merit list for promotion to pay grade E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017153C070206
The evidence available to the Board suggests the applicant was separated from the Army National Guard because officials issuing her separation documents believed that she met the eligibility requirements for receipt of retired pay at age 60 and that she had reached her mandatory removal date. After further review it appears that a better way to correct the applicant’s record would be to count 5 of the last qualifying Reserve component years as the periods ending 23 March 1990, 10 July 2000,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017155C070206
The unit commander stated as a reason why it would not be considered feasible or appropriate to recommend elimination under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 was the applicant’s attitudes of complete disregard for authority and his attitudes toward life in general. On 7 December 1960, the separation authority directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. After review of the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017157C070206
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 (Personnel Separations), sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant was separated from the military for concealing his arrest record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017158C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show satisfactory participation in the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The commander stated that during the April 1994 drill the applicant had advised his platoon sergeant of car trouble and was not aware that he had not received an excused absence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017163C070206
Item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) on his DD Form 214 shows his rank as “SPC” and item 4b (Pay Grade) shows his pay grade as “E4.” His date of rank is shown as 19 January 1993. There is no evidence of record which shows he was reduced to SPC, E-4 prior to his release from active duty on 29 March 2005. However, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 March 2005 shows he was released from active duty in the rank of SPC, E-4 with a date of rank of 19 January 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017164C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the dates of his service on the 11 December 1967 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Separation or Discharge) be corrected. All available documentation indicates that 11 December 1967 is the correct date of separation and it is properly listed on his DD Form 214. 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 | 20050017174C070206
In addition, due to the fact that the applicant was not assigned to either the MDARNG or the WIARNG on 17 August 2004, neither headquarters had the authority to promote him on that date. In the advisory opinion the official indicates that the applicant became eligible for promotion to 1LT on 17 August 2004 and adds, in effect, for reasons that can not be determined, the applicant was not promoted when he became eligible for promotion to 1LT. The evidence of records shows that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017177C070206
Donald L. Lewy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He further indicated that he understood that if his request for discharge was approved that he could receive an UOTHC discharge, and that he understood the possible effects of this discharge. On 25 October 1979, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017184C070206
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel record which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart Certificate shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action while serving in the Republic of Vietnam on 24 June 1970 and, in pertinent part, shows his Social Security Number as "###-##-4096". As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017195C070206
The separation document (DD Form 214) she was issued at the time confirms she was separated under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c (2), Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct after completing a total of 5 years, 6 months and 6 days of active military service. 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 indication that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017196C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017196 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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017202C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 July 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017202 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 request for correction of his records to show he was present at the "LZ Bird" is noted. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017207C070206
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his discharge be corrected to a transfer to the Retired Reserve. The applicant completed a Request for Reserve Component Assignment or Attachment on 20 July 2005 in which he requested that his discharge be corrected to transfer to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017213C070206
The applicant's LODI contains, in pertinent part, a copy of the following documents. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, states that, based upon the final decision of the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency or Army Physical Disability Appeal Board, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command will issue retirement orders or other disposition instructions. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017217C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his entitlement to the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar; and that all his Reserve service should be included on his 17 November 1981 separation document (DD Form 214). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017220C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017220 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. Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017222C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. On 7 November 1978, the applicant's unit commander recommended his elimination from the Army, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, due to misconduct (civil conviction). On 2 March 1979, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant's discharge, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for civil court conviction, and directed his reduction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017225C070206
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, a medical discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was ever medically unfit to perform his duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017241C070206
The evidence of record does confirm that she took a lethal dose of pills; however, there is no other evidence in her military record nor has she presented any evidence in support of her allegations. Therefore, given the circumstances in this case and her overall record of service, there is insufficient evidence to support her request at this time. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017243C070206
The applicant provides a self-authored statement, Procedures for Installation Clearance (Retirement Only), dated 12 August 2005; Headquarters, Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary, Military Personnel Service Center, U.S. Army Resources and Programs Agency, Washington, DC, Orders 338-13 and 338-14, dated 3 December 2004; 2 copies of DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave), dated 17 June 2005; DD Form 2656 (Date for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 12 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017244C070206
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 2 June 1976 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37, under the Expeditious Discharge Program for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. Since the applicant's record of service included two nonjudicial punishments and 61 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017245C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his award certificate for the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) issued by Headquarters (HQs), Combined/Joint Task Force (CTJF) – 76, for the period from 10 June 2001 to 1 June 2005, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence also shows that two MSM award certificates were published for the same period of service by two different issuing authorities. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017246C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that Board’s 15-year statute of limitations. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must indicate that they are submitting the request of their own free will, without coercion from anyone and that they have been briefed and understand the consequences of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017250C070206
The memorandum also stated that the DA Form 4833 (Commander’s Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Action) be used to provide the required information to CID as soon as disciplinary or administrative action was completed. Without clear and positive documentation that the sample that tested positive was the applicant's, the applicant's record should be cleared of any and all references to the urinalysis and the adverse NCOER should be removed. In his application to this Board, counsel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017254C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. At the time of the applicant’s separation, the regulation provided for the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017258C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017258 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 Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017276
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to allow him to receive educational benefits associated with the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and the Army College Fund (ACF). The applicant's DD Form 3286-66 (Statement of Understanding united States Army Incentive Enlistment Program) dated 10 September 1998, shows that he enlisted for the ACF education incentive program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017279C070206
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error which occurred on 26 June 1986, the date his years of service credited for retirement or retired pay was recomputed. His Chronological Record of Military Service shows he was credited with 2 years, 1 month, and 4 days qualifying years for retired pay for his enlisted service in the United States Naval Reserve from 28 April 1944 to 31 May 1946. However, the evidence of records show the applicant was credited with 2 years, 1 month,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017281C070206
The applicant provides a request for award of the Purple Heart, initiated by him, and supported by the commander of the 115th Field Support Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas, a 1 July 2005 statement from a lieutenant supporting his request, orders awarding him the Combat Action Badge, extracts from his service medical records, and an extract from his Department of the Army Veterans Affairs record. Commanders delegated award approval authority will complete all Purple Heart recommendations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017285C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he should not have been released from active duty on 11 November 2003 but should have been retained on active duty to receive medical care and disability processing. The scope of this guidance includes all RC Soldiers who are on active duty orders or on inactive duty training and require medical treatment/evaluation for 30 days or more (inpatient or outpatient), and fall under the rules, regulations, and specified entitlements for active duty personnel....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017293C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He had completed 8 months, and 19 days of active military service during this enlistment. 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 within the 3-year statute of limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017297C070206
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was promoted to sergeant prior to his discharge on 30 November 1945. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was a private first class at the time of his discharge on 30 November 1945. Although item 38 on the applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 shows his highest grade held was sergeant, there is no evidence of record which shows he was promoted to sergeant prior to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017299C070206
Thomas M. Ray | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 30 July 1970, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the basis for the contemplated separation action, the effects of an undesirable discharge and of the rights available to him. On 21 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017300C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show entitlement to two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and a Valorous Unit Award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017303C070206
Rea Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Chapter 11 of this regulation, in effect at the time, states that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017306C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that Permanent Orders 230-00233, dated 18 August 1997; Permanent Orders 265-00154, dated 22 September 1997; and Permanent Orders 128-00173, dated 8 May 1998 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Since the applicant's OMPF now contains Permanent Orders 248-00227, dated 5 September 1997, which awarded him the Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017309C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the US Army Reserve (USAR) for a period of 8 years 00 weeks instead of 6 years 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the USAR for a period of 6 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017311C070206
The applicant’s DA Form 61 dated 8 July 1998 shows he was an Oral Surgery Resident at the Montefiore Medical Center from 1 July 1997 to the present date. On the date of his appointment, he was awarded 4 years of constructive credit for his D.M.D.. 4. Table 3-1 of Army Regulation 135-101 states that Dental Corps officers may be granted one year constructive credit for successful completion of approved postgraduate education in dentistry or dental specialty in which assigned and creditable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017315C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army of Occupational Medal, with Germany Clasp. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Army of Occupational Medal, with Germany Clasp. Therefore, the applicant is not eligible for award of the Army of Occupational Medal and there is no basis for award of the Army of Occupational Medal to him now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017325C070206
James R. Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the entries at item 12 (Record of Service) on his 6 January 1984 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be completed. The applicant states that the DD Form 214 does not reflect his period of active duty from 28 March 1980 through 11 February 1983.