ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004760C070205
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and receipt of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004784C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, an adjustment to her date of rank for major to 1 October 1998 and correction to her promotion eligibility date (PED) for lieutenant colonel to 1 October 2005. The applicant was promoted to major with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 3 January 2000. In an advisory opinion, dated 11 May 2006, the Chief, Special Actions, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Human Resources Command, St. Louis, Missouri, stated that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004786C070205
The applicant said that if the award was to remain in his file, he requests the original award with orders, a proper military presentation of the award, and the award be added to his DD Form 214. The applicant’s separation document could not show this award and therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the MSM (4th Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the MSM (4th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004788C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence shows that the applicant's discharge characterized as UOTHC was upgraded to general, under honorable conditions, on 14 August 1980. However, he is now requesting that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004791C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence shows that the applicant’s undesirable discharge was upgraded to general, under honorable conditions, on 14 August 1980. The applicant alleges that he is being treated for PTSD and for his leg at the VA; however, he was informed by the VA that his military service did not entitle him to VA benefits unless the character of his discharge was changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004795C070205
On 11 June 1980, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service. The applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge, in the rank and pay grade of Private, E-1, on 28 August 1980, under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service. On 11 June 1980, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004797C070205
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 2 August 1977, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be furnished a general discharge. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing or for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004822C070205
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the Korean Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 9 August 1949 to 17 September 1952 and he was awarded the Korean War Service Medal; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004824C070205
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to add his second Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and his Purple Heart. In the absence of any evidence to show a disqualification for the Army Good Conduct Medal, the applicant is entitled to this award for his first full period of active duty ending with an honorable discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004825C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his three awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), two awards of the Purple Heart, and his award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL). On 6 January 1966, he was transferred with his unit to Vietnam. A review of his records as well as the Vietnam Casualty Listing fails to show that the applicant was awarded a second award of the Purple Heart or that he was wounded a second time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004828C070205
On 2 May 2004, the MAARNG revoked the applicant’s discharge orders. On 6 November 2004, an administrative separation board was convened without the applicant being present and a recommendation was made to discharge the applicant from the MAARNG with a general discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by revoking all actions taken by the MAARNG after 16 March 2004, when that organization discharged the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004837C070205
However, Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of this DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. This award is designated for Soldiers who have participated in or served in support of Global War on Terrorism Operations outside of the designated area of eligibility determined for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal on or after 11 September 2001 to a date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004839C070205
The applicant also states that his military medical records will indicate this pending medical condition, he went AWOL, he served his time in confinement, and this discharge seemed the quickest way out. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004840C070205
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, and participated in three campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam on 3 January 1967, Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004847C070205
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, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 12 April 1989; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004872C070205
The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 55 (Honorable Discharge - Enlisted Record); a copy of a CD (compact disc) from Bozeman Deaconess Hospital indicating that the applicant had small bullet fragments projecting over the proximal femur; two buddy statements; and a letter he prepared on 16 February 2006, on Veterans Affairs Division (VA) stationery, in support of his request. There is no medical evidence of record, and the applicant has provided insufficient evidence, which shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004877C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 December 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060004877 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. Donald W. Steenfott | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, he made a mistake and would like to have his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004890C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060004890 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. His DD Form 214 incorrectly lists his Reserve/Universal Military Training Termination Date (item 16) as 4 January 1967 and his Current Active Service Date of Entry (item 17a) as 5 January 1973. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004908C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document be corrected to show his grade as either a "technician 4th grade or a sergeant." Item 3 (Grade) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) shows the entry "CPL" [corporal]. Evidence shows that at the time of the applicant's separation from active duty, his grade was converted to the grade of corporal in accordance with the new structure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004919C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, award of constructive service credit (CSC) for his prior commissioned service as a pharmacy officer to apply toward his present rank as a medical corps (MC) officer for the purpose of meeting eligibility for the 2006 Army Medical Department (AMEDD) lieutenant colonel promotion board. He also states that he had held the rank for captain for over 9 years, both as a pharmacy officer and as a MC officer prior to receiving a promotion to major. His records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004931C070205
Army Regulation 135-178, paragraph 12-1, Medically unfit for retention, states that Reserve enlisted Soldiers who are no longer qualified for retention by reason of medical unfitness under the standards of AR 40-501, chapter 3 (Medical Fitness Standards for Retention and Separation Including Retirement) will be discharged unless they are granted a waiver of the medical disqualification or are eligible and request transfer to the Retired Reserve under Army Regulation 140-10, paragraph 6- 1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004934C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that her general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. This man (her husband) made his way back into the country of Germany on just an ID Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004937C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, reimbursement for his student loans that should have been paid under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The evidence confirms some of the applicant’s student loans qualified for repayment under the LRP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program to include the sentence, “If a student loan is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004943C070205
She also states that he initially worked on the Alaska Highway and was then sent to New Guinea where he lost his right arm in battle. The applicant provides a copy of her husband's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge), dated 12 May 1945; Army of the United States Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 12 May 1945; a WDMD Form Number 52 (Medical Record Report), dated 24 November 1944; and a 14-page article titled "The Black Corps of Engineers and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004945C070205
Ronald Gant | |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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his award of the Purple Heart, by awarding him the BSM w/1OLC for meritorious service during WWII and two bronze service stars and by authorizing him the issuance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004951C070205
On 15 November 1973, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 27 November 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Since the applicant’s brief record of service included one nonjudicial punishment and 150 days of lost time, his record of service was not satisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004952C070205
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant was discharged with a UD on 31 January 1975. Upon successful completion of up to 24 months alternate service, former members would be granted a clemency discharge by the President of the United States, thus restoring his or her affected civil rights.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004955C070205
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, as a result of award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement on 23 July 1945; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004956C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his date of rank for captain from 17 December 2003 to 26 April 2003, the date he completed his physical examination. He was issued a promotion memorandum, dated 6 October 2004, indicating his promotion to captain with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 17 December 2003. However, because he was not assigned to a captain's position until 17 December 2003, he was not eligible for an earlier promotion effective date and date of rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004957C070205
Evidence of record shows the applicant declined a separation physical examination three months later on 7 June 1977. There is also no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his duties. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 16 June 1977; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 15 June 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004960C070205
Edward Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence that the FSM applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to upgrade his fathers’ discharge to honorable or general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004964C070205
On 26 March 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 14 April 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. However, his record of service also included four nonjudicial punishments, one special court-martial conviction, and 240 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004967C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 October 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060004967 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of item 7b (Home of Record) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his Home of Record (HOR) as Gresham, Oregon. It would be appropriate to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004968C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that the separation code and narrative reason for separation for her period of active duty with the U.S. Army be changed to acknowledge that her injury occurred in basic training and was not a pre-existing injury. The 42 documents, dated from 12 January 1998 through 15 March 2004 and completed prior to her entry on active duty in the RA, provide no evidence of an injury to the applicant's left leg. The documentary evidence provided by the applicant fails...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004974C070205
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his rank and pay grade as a sergeant (SGT) E-5, that his award of the Imjin Scout Certificate be added to his awards and that his military occupational specialty (MOS) be corrected to reflect the Special Qualification Identifier (SQI) of “F” to denote flying qualifications. Army Regulation 611-201 serves as the authority for award of the SQI. Inasmuch as there is no evidence to show that he appeared...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004976C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 October 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060004976 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 is authorized award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation; however corrective action of these omissions does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004979C070205
Ronald Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicant's service personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004982C070205
On 28 March 1967, nonjudicial punishment was imposed against the applicant for being AWOL from 15 November 1966 to 2 February 1967. On 14 November 1967, the applicant was released from active duty with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 for expiration term of service. Records show the applicant received four nonjudicial punishments prior to her rape, one for being AWOL, and she only received one nonjudicial punishment following the rape.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004984C070205
The applicant states that she received a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) rating of 10% with entitlement to separation pay and she believes that she should have received a higher disability rating based on the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) proceedings. Title 10, United States Code, chapter 61, provides disability retirement or separation for a member who is physically unfit to perform the duties of his or her office, rank, grade or rating because of disability incurred while entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004988C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Records show that the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004994C070205
Rowland Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 June 2005 to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 for the period ending 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004996C070205
Roland Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 20 May 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004997
The applicant requests, in effect, that his disability rating be changed from a 10% rating to a 40% rating and that he be retired by reason of physical disability. He further states that he should have been given at least a 40% disability rating and retired by reason of physical disability. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005004C070205
The applicant requests correction of item 14 (Military Education) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed infantry training and correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Infantry). The applicant was awarded MOS 11B on 30 August 1990 and served in this MOS until 21 July 1993, which is a period of 2 years and 11 months. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005018C070205
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error which occurred on 22 October 1971, the date of his discharge from active duty. On 22 October 1971, the applicant was discharged for the good of the service under conditions other than honorable. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005021C070205
All of the applicant’s records show that he was born in 1923. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 15 June 1963; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 14 June 1966. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005025C070205
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The medical evidence of record and the entry on the Korean Casualty Roster which show the applicant was wounded in action on 23 March 1951 in Korea are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base 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 him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005026C070205
The board recommended that the applicant be separated from active service with a general discharge. The applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 3 July 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct due to civil conviction. On 12 March 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005034C070205
The applicant states that he received an honorable discharge as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these stated reasons. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005039C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart and that his report of separation (DD Form 214) dated 31 January 1973 be corrected to reflect all of his awards and his foreign service. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart for that wound; however, he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for that action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...