ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000272C070205
He is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Listing, his DA Form 20 shows no entries of wounds or of the Purple Heart being awarded to him, and his records contain no orders awarding him the Purple Heart. His available medical records show no evidence of any wounds as a result of hostile fire action. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000274C070205
In the absence of orders or any other evidence which shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the Soldier’s statement and the documentation provided by the applicant are not sufficient as a basis for an award of the Purple Heart. The applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignments in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000286C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 September 2005, he was transferred to the Retired Reserve for failure to maintain an active status after completing 20 years of qualifying service for Retired Pay purposes. However, given the time that has elapsed since his transfer to the Retired Reserve, his waiver should be applied to the RYE 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000287C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge. 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 the units the applicant served with, subordinated units of the 1st Infantry Division, were awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000288C070205
Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicant’s VA rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000290C070205
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. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that on or about 1955 he received an honorable discharge, under general amnesty. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise appear, that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000292C070205
On 26 March 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army policy states that although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The evidence of record shows the applicant had 1,804 days of lost time due to AWOL, an offense punishable by a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000293C070205
The evidence of record shows that the FSM is authorized the Republic of Korea - Korean War Service Medal. The evidence of record shows that the FSM is authorized the Republic of Korea - Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting the FSM's DD Form 214 to delete the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. correcting the FSM's DD Form 214 to add the Combat Infantryman Badge, National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000304C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show that he was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division when he was discharged. The applicant contends that his WD AGO Form 53-55, with an effective date of 24 September 1945, is incorrect because Item 6 (Organization) shows that he was assigned to Service Company, 409th Infantry. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000306C070205
James Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 10 June 1957; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 9 June 1960.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000307C070205
John Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant sustained shrapnel wounds in Vietnam and that he was treated by medical personnel at the time; however, it appears that an administrative oversight resulted in his not being awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000308C070205
He is requesting that a Purple Heart be awarded him at this time. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. 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 DD Form 214; b. awarding the applicant the Vietnam Service Medal, with four bronze service stars, and adding this award to his DD Form 214; c. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000309C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000309 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, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the award of the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000311C070205
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows the awards of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000322C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states that having retired as a lieutenant colonel with over 20 years of Reserve military service and receiving military retirement pay, he desires to obtain a completed DD Form 214 that reflect his character of service as honorable. He had completed 12 days of net active service and he was furnished a DD Form 214 that reflects his release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000326C070205
This document shows, in pertinent part, for Item 14 (Military Education), from the ERB/ORB, list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the applicant successfully completed the Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officer Course on 20 November 2004 and that the formal course of instruction was 3 weeks in length. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000331C070205
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served in Vietnam from 19 August 1971 through 20 January 1972. There is no substantiating evidence in the applicant's service personnel records, and the applicant provided none, to show that he was wounded, a first time or a second time, while he served in Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000339C070205
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 Achievement Medal (AAM). He also requests correction of his Social Security Number (SSN) on the DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) of the AAM. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was on active duty during the period of eligibility for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to this award and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000346C070205
The applicant’s DD Form 214 lists paragraph 5-3, Army Regulation 635- 200 Commanding General United States Army Secretarial Authority (USASA) and Message 082230Z, dated February 1972 as the authority for discharge. Such authority may be given either in an individual case or by an order applicable to all cases specified in such order. The applicant’s record shows that he enlisted in the Army on 30 July 1970 and separated on 3 August 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000347C070205
There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he was appointed as corporal to serve in a position vacancy which existed in his unit, prior to his release from active duty. There also is no evidence in the available records to show that he was advanced or promoted higher than pay grade E-4 prior to his release from active duty. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 15 April 1970; therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000348C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable, and by changing the reason for his discharge, his Reentry (RE) Code, and his Separation Designator Number (SPN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, provided the authority for discharging enlisted personnel for unfitness. He received the appropriate RE code associated with his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000349C070205
The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) lists the separation authority as Army Regulation 600-200, paragraph 5-17, with the statement of “Physical condition, not a disability.” 3. The physician noted that “despite numerous profiles and attempts through physical therapy, the service member was separated in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200.” 5. On 12 February 2005, the applicant was counseled by her company commander concerning separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000350C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000350 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. On 20 October 1976 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. A punitive discharge is authorized for offenses under Article 86, for periods of AWOL in excess of 30 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000351C070205
He notes that after he was given a separation physical examination, two United States Army physicians rejected him from reenlisting because of mental health reasons. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. The applicant then implied, by highlighting entry number 22 on that portion of the examination form intended to enable the individual to identify various issues, that the handwritten number "22" referred to item 22 which asked the question "have you ever been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000357C070205
James Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to award the Overseas Service Ribbon in this case. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000363C070205
The applicant requests that his entry-level discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge because his medical condition has improved and he wants the opportunity to again enlist for military service. The uncharacterized discharge and the reason for discharge were appropriate considering all the facts and available evidence. After a review of the applicant's record of service, it is evident that his quality of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000366C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: HANBACK, JAMES W. BOARD DATE: 08 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000366 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. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000368C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he served during Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti (1994 – 1995) and that he received a meritorious service award. A Standard Form 613, dated 29 June 1995 indicates the applicant claimed he served in "Haiti" from November 1994 to January 1995 and in the "Persian Gulf Operation" from October 1989 through February 1990. Records show the applicant should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000369C070205
James Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Although the applicant contends that he had a severe cognitive disorder prior to his discharge, there is no medical evidence of record that shows the applicant had any mental or medical condition prior to his release from active duty on 25 January 1979. There is also no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000401C070205
She had served 3 years of total active service and her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her REFRAD shows that she was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. A review of the applicant’s records fails to show evidence of any derogatory information or disqualification for award of the Good Conduct Medal by the commander. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing her award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000402C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000402 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. John Heck | |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 | CY2006 | 20060000408C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000408 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 discharge authority approved the request for discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. A punitive discharge is authorized for offenses under Article 86, for periods of AWOL in excess of 30 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000416C070205
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The FSM’s notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (his 20- year letter) was dated 2 February 1994. The applicant provided a letter from the FSM’s doctor indicating the FSM may have been physically incapable of applying for retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000418C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000418 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000434C070205
Counsel requests, in effect, that the applicant’s records be corrected to show that his 2003 orders to active duty be construed as Secretarial action which overturned his 1 April 1999 release from active duty (REFRAD) and reinstated him to active duty without a break in service and that he be authorized back pay and allowances for the intervening period. On 25 May 2000 the ABCMR considered and denied the applicant’s requests that he be reinstated to active duty, authorized back pay and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000440C070205
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge on 6 May 1998. After review of the evidence of this case, it is determined that the applicant has not presented sufficient evidence which warrants changing his general discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000441C070205
Evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended and approved for the award of the ARCOM. However, the orders approval authority approved the award of the AAM and issued an AAM certificate in October 2002 instead of the ARCOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected as follows: a. by deleting DA Form 638, dated 25 October 2002; b. by deleting Permanent Orders Number 340-02, dated 6 December 2005; and c. by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000450C070205
Once the Soldier has been issued the 15 or 20 year retirement memorandum, the Soldier will be REFAD and transferred to the Retired Reserve using Order Format 523. However, that Board should have taken the additional step to show that an order was issued utilizing Format 526 to reassign the applicant for separation processing and that an order utilizing Form 523 was issued to REFRAD the applicant effective 17 September 2004 and assign him to the Retired Reserve. BOARD VOTE: __SP ___ __CD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000464C070205
The applicant was medically boarded on 7 December 1970. In order to be authorized a Purple Heart, the applicant must provide documentation to show that he was wounded as a result of hostile action. The Board determined that it would be appropriate to excuse failure to timely file because the applicant has requested the award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000469C070205
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant also requests that his records reflect the combat units to which he was assigned. The applicant has not stated that his record of assignments is in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000479C070205
Karmin S. Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that the certificate for his Purple Heart be corrected to show his correct Social Security Account Number (SSAN). It is evident that an error was made in the preparation of the applicant’s Purple Heart certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000483C070205
The applicant states, in effect, she was granted the earlier promotion and date of rank to sergeant, pay grade E-5, but the correction to her records was not completed. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected to reflect an effective date and date of rank of 25 September 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, as an exception to policy, the applicant was promoted to sergeant, pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000484C070205
He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust DOR’s for those who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined MYIG as a lieutenant. The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a second lieutenant and 4 years as a first lieutenant before promotion to captain. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000487C070205
John Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides a copy of his enlistment contract which includes a DD Form 2366 which shows he was automatically enrolled in the MGIB effective 2 February 1998. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant contends that he enrolled in the MGIB, his records contain a DD Form 2366 which shows he signed item 4 disenrolling from the MGIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000488C070205
The applicant requests that his pay entry basic date (PEBD) be changed to 25 June 1999. That individual stated that the applicant’s PEBD is showing as 21 August 1991, “which is correct.” That individual stated that the PEBD is computed by taking the original date [of enlistment] and adding all lost time and breaks. It appears USAHRC – STL calculated the applicant’s adjusted PEBD based upon a USAR discharge date of 9 November 1995, the date his statutory military service obligation would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000497C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and all other awards to which he is entitled based on his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The evidence of record in this case confirms that the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned to a qualifying infantry unit while serving in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000498C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 OCTOBER 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060000498 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 DD Form 214 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal. Orders verify that the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show awards of the ARCOM and the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000503C070205
On 29 November 1993, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct – due to his conviction by civil authorities. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 10 December 1993, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct – conviction by civil authorities. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000504C070205
James Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 11 July 1990, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060000507C070205
The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his discharge shows his MOS as 76Y20 (Unit/Armorer Supply Specialist). It further provides that the MOS code, title and date of award will be reflected on the DD Form 214. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.