ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000004C070205
The applicant requests that his AGPZ Form 977 (Data for Retired Pay) (not available and not provided by the applicant) and his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) findings be corrected to show his disability was a direct result of armed conflict and/or was caused by an instrumentality of war. On the DA Form 1361, the PEB indicated that the applicant’s disability was not a direct result of armed conflict and was not caused by an instrumentality of war. The applicant departed for Vietnam on 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000010C070205
The applicant requests award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ROKPUC). A Memorandum for Record, dated January 2002 from Chief, Policy Section, Military Awards Branch, addressed 2nd Infantry Division’s entitlement to the award of the ROKPUC. Although record of evidence verifies that the applicant was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, he was not assigned to the division at the time the unit was awarded the ROKPUC on 29 December 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000035C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Supporting statement from the applicant’s current battalion commander, dated 15 December 2005, recommends approval of his request for removal of the GOMOR. The applicant’s company commander and battalion commander recommended that the GOMOR be filed in the applicant’s local file but, the brigade commander disagreed with their recommendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000043C070205
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states the civilian handling his case recommended he not take the 10 percent severance pay because he would have to pay it back when he started to receive his retired pay. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 August 2005 and his DA Form 199 (Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000047C070205
The applicant states he served in the Army for more than 30 years and deserves to get transferred to the Retired Reserve. The opinion stated that the applicant had requested in writing to be discharged. The applicant stated that he had requested to be discharged from the IRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000051C070205
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 23 August 1979, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 14-33b(1), for misconduct- frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, with an UOTHC discharge. Therefore, given the circumstances in this case and his overall record of service, there is insufficient evidence to support upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000055C070205
The applicant requests, in effect that he would like to have his discharge upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 5 December 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be reduced to the grade of E-1 and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in his military record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence in support of his allegations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000056C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was entitled to disability, severance pay in the amount shown, $18,777.70, on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states, in effect, that the actual amount of severance pay received was different from the amount recorded on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was paid severance pay in the amount of $15,021.60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000061C070205
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his date of rank for captain to 29 May 1999. In an advisory opinion, dated 28 February 2006, the Chief, Special Actions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, HRC, St. Louis, stated that the applicant was considered and non-selected for promotion to captain by the 1997 RCSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000065C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that the middle name and year of his birth that are recorded in his military service records are incorrect. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's place of birth is recorded in his military service records as "St. Mary's, Pennsylvania." However, the applicant's Notification of Birth Registration that is presented as evidence in this case shows that the applicant's place of birth was "Benzinger Township, Pennsylvania."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000070C070205
Karmin Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests his “date of enlistment” item 4, on his NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) be corrected to read 31 August 1980 instead of 31 August 1989. Record of evidence shows the applicant’s latest DD Form 4/1 is dated 31 August 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000071C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that item 1 and item 12a, of her DD Form 214, are incorrect. The applicant’s military records show that she enlisted in the US Army Reserve (USAR) on 2 August 1973, for 3 years, with no prior military service, under the last name of J______. The evidence of record shows that the applicant entered AD on 6 August 1973 and continued to serve until she was honorably discharged on 28 October 1976, which consist of 3 years, 2 months, and 23 days, of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000079C070205
He goes on to state that he served his tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged. He further states that his two tours in Vietnam, along with the Presidential Pardon he obtained and his subsequently successful civilian employment should justify an upgrade of his discharge. Accordingly, the Board determined that the applicant should be excused for failing to timely file for the upgrade of his discharge and to grant him an honorable discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000082C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that he served 6 years and received an honorable discharge; however, his last discharge was under other than honorable conditions and he desires an upgrade of that discharge because it has been over 20 years since he was discharged. After reviewing all of the evidence and testimony presented, the ADRB determined that his discharge was both proper and equitable under the circumstances and voted unanimously to deny his request on 7 May 1982. The U.S. Court of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000087C070205
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he applied for an upgrade of his discharge to the ADRB within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000088C070205
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 27 December 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12a for misconduct - drug abuse with issuance of a general under honorable conditions discharge. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 27 December 1984; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 26 December 1987. Lester...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000092C070205
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to, 1st Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 1 August 1965 through 16 April 1971, by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 54, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000093C070205
The applicant provides his Department of the Army Board Selection Notification memorandum dated 20 November 2001; Federal Recognition orders dated 9 June 2004; his State Board Selection Notification memorandum dated 8 March 2003; mobilization orders dated 25 and 27 January 2003, 21 February 2003, 1 April 2003, 5 November 2003, and 4 April 2004; and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 May 2004. National Guard Regulation 600-100,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000096C070205
David Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence confirms the applicant was deployed to Iraq during a period for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was authorized. 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 Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000108C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000108 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 records be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000109C070205
A DD Form 214 for the applicant's first period of service, from 29 March 1966 through 30 September 1970, is not available. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the bronze service stars to which the applicant is entitled for his campaign participation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000112C070205
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000122C070205
The commander stated that when an ROTC scholarship contract is breached, any obligation to the Army must be satisfied through order to active duty in an enlisted status or by repaying the cost of advanced education assistance provided by the Army. Had the applicant elected an expeditious order to active duty to repay his debt for breaching his ROTC contract, he would have been assigned against the needs of the Army, in pay grade E-1, and not allowed any enlistment options. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000126C070205
The applicant's military service records contain a NGB Form 600-7-3-R-E which shows, in pertinent part, the applicant's eligibility for a reenlistment bonus, that the terms of the applicant's reenlistment were acknowledged, and that he would receive a total bonus of $2,000. This document shows, in pertinent, that the applicant was qualified to serve in the duty position, that he remained entitled to his SRIP reenlistment bonus, and that the authority for the transfer was NGR 600-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000130C070205
David Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 28 October 1968, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 20 November 1989, this Board responded to a request from the applicant to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect his Clemency discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000132C070205
He was commissioned as an Infantry 2LT on 20 March 1967. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these three unit awards. Records show that the applicant participated in the four campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000139C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his promotion effective date and date of rank for first lieutenant from 5 October 2005 to 13 May 2004. He was issued promotion orders, dated 8 November 2005, promoting him to first lieutenant with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 13 May 2005. The NGB official also stated that the NCARNG, Military Personnel Office, published Orders Number 214-025, dated 16 October 2002, for the applicant's appointment as a second lieutenant in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000142C070205
The applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 1970 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar as authorized awards. The applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 October 1973 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000146C070205
The applicant requests award of the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) and Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). Additionally, there are no deployment orders, certificates or awards documenting his participation in Hurricane Hugo or Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal to Army members who participated in Operation Desert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000155C070205
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders, or other documents indicating that he was ever wounded in action, or that he was recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while he was serving on active duty. The applicant's MPRJ is void of any orders, or other documents showing that he was ever recommended for, or awarded the PH by proper authority during his tenure on active duty, and it contains no medical treatments records that indicate he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000169C070205
Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division General Orders Number 391 dated 13 August 1966 awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 29 July 1966. Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division General Orders Number 1465 dated 15 July 1967 awarded the applicant a second award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 24 May 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000170C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000170 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. Therefore, the applicant's request for correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal has already been accomplished and will not be discussed further in this case. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000175C070205
AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. This regulation states that a Soldier may wear the unit award permanently if the individual was assigned to, and present for duty with the unit any time during the period cited; or was attached by competent orders to, and present for duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000179C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that her record be corrected show she held and served in the primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) of 91M (Hospital Food Service Specialist); that her overseas service in Iraq be documented; that she receive an award for her overseas service; and that her record be corrected to show she is a high school diploma graduate. The applicant states, in effect, that she served in Iraq from January through September 2004, and that she should receive an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000185C070205
The applicant requests that he be paid interest on the money he deposited to the Soldiers Savings Program. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that he did not receive the benefits he was authorized to receive in conjunction with the Savings Deposit Program. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 13 June 1971; therefore, the time for the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000188C070205
There are no orders in the applicant's service records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for this period of service. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000199C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, Expert Infantryman Badge, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar. The NPRC verified the applicant's entitlement to the Bronze Star Medal; however, the applicant's service records were not corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000223C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000223 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 service records contain a copy of WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge), which shows that the applicant was honorably discharged on 24 October 1945....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000233C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 OCTOBER 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000233 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he served in Desert Shield/Storm. The DD Form 214 in the applicant’s record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000234C070205
The applicant states, in effect, the x-rays he submitted show shrapnel in his back. Evidence does not specifically state the actual dates of the applicant's service in Korea; however, records do show he was awarded a service medal and a presidential citation for his participation. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000235C070205
U.S. Total Army Personnel Command Order Number 347-21, dated 13 December 2001, authorized the applicant’s promotion to sergeant first class/pay grade E-7, effective 1 January 2002. The applicant's service records did not contain any medical records and the applicant did not submit sufficient evidence showing that he was medically disqualified for attendance in ANCOC. Evidence shows the applicant was selected for a conditional promotion for the grade of sergeant first class.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000236C070205
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be awarded to her deceased father, a former service member (FSM). That paragraph states that there are basically three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000238C070205
The applicant provides an undated letter to a Medical Evaluation Board recommending the applicant be given the option of early reserve retirement for disable members due to her orthopedic condition, an undated Medical Evaluation Board summary, the back page of a Medical Evaluation Board, a 9 July 1998 memorandum requesting she sign the Medical Board proceedings, a copy of a 3 June 2000 physical examination, copies of her discharge orders, a copy of what she describes as her last leave and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000239C070205
Therefore, the FSM's records should be corrected to show award of this service medal. Therefore, the FSM's records should be corrected to show this service medal. 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 15 June 1944 in France during World War II; b. awarding the FSM the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000241C070205
The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 6 September 1984. 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 U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000258C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000258 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Humanitarian Service Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant is authorized award of the Humanitarian Service Medal for his service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000261C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 AUGUST 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000261 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show this his rank as specialist five (SP5). Additionally, Special Orders Number 97 were published releasing him from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000266C070205
On 10 September 1981, the applicant was discharged by reason of patterns of misconduct after completing 2 years, 5 months, and 16 days of active military service. On 6 June 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000267C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, the Air Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Air Medal. There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000269C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000269 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. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have...