ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005042C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and an unspecified number of awards of the Air Medal. The applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment 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 Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005043C070205
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's military records are not available for review. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005051C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and a combat rifle badge. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005061C070205
The applicant’s military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 28 April 1968. The applicant provides a Standard Certificate of Birth that shows the name J____ G_______ and requests correction of his military records to remove the middle name/initial from his military service records. Therefore, considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, it is concluded that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005064C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his reports of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect that he had a hearing loss and back condition at the time of separation. While the applicant did suffer from a hearing loss while on active duty and may have suffered from a back condition, the applicant continued to perform his duties, was promoted and served until he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005065C070205
The counselor stated that the command notified the ASAP staff that the applicant had an alcohol related incident while he was stationed in Germany, and that this additional information and subsequent interview resulted in a diagnosis of alcohol abuse. The United States Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the ADRB are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005069C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect that his election of the Serviceman's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) was increased to $250,000.00 on 19 June 2003. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the records to show that the applicant elected the maximum SGLI coverage of $250.000.00 on 19 June 2003 and remained covered at the $250,000.00 level for the remainder of his period on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005070C070205
The summary also indicates that the applicant would be referred to a medical evaluation board (MEB) with the recommendation that he be separated from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 9. The MEB recommended that the applicant be medically separated from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 9, and be given an expeditious discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was honorably discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005072C070205
On 21 October 1968, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be furnished an undesirable discharge. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant’s brief record of service included one nonjudicial punishment and 169 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005074
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record does confirm the applicant completed 2 overseas tours in Korea and 1 in Okinawa, for which another United States service medal with not issued. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 13 of his 31 January 1986 separation document by deleting the entry Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005075C070205
The applicant requests award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). The evidence of record shows the applicant's commander determined the applicant to have met the criteria for award of the AFEM and awarded him this award for the period 14 June 1997 to 29 September 1997. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for the period 14 June 1997 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005078C070205
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Air Medal with Numeral 11, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class, the Valorous Unit Award, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005104C070205
On 4 February 1991, a general officer notified the applicant of elimination proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-100 (Personnel Separations - Officer Personnel), paragraph 5-10b because of substandard performance of duty; and paragraphs 5-11a(4), 5-11a(5) and paragraph 5-11(8) because of misconduct, moral or professional dereliction or in the interest of national security. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005110C070205
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. 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 | CY2006 | 20060005112C070205
There is no available evidence that the applicant’s induction occurred on any date other than 8 January 1969. The record shows the applicant was inducted on 8 January 1969 and there is no evidence to the contrary. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005113C070205
The applicant requests, through counsel, that her records be corrected to show that she was retained on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), rated no less than 30 percent disabled, or her records be corrected to show that she was permanently retired, rated no less than 30 percent disabled. The PEB recommended that the applicant be discharged with severance pay if otherwise qualified rated 10 percent disabled for ileocolonic Crohn’s Disease with degenerative joint disease, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005124
The applicant requests in effect, that he be granted a medical retirement based on his completion of 15 years of qualifying service and medical disqualification for further service in the United States Army Reserve (USAR); and that his discharge orders and certificate reflect the fact he was a Field Artillery Officer serving in the Acquisition Corps. The applicant states, in effect, that for the past year USAR Human Resources Command, St. Louis (HRC-St. Louis) officials repeatedly told him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005127
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) that was issued at the time of his release from active duty on 15 March 2006 be corrected to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge and that his correct primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) is 11B2V. Additionally, the evidence of record shows that the applicant graduated from both the Airborne Course and the Ranger Course, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005130C070205
However, the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 19 January 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, there is no basis for granting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005133C070205
On 3 June 1980, while serving on active duty in the rank of CPT, the applicant submitted his request for voluntary retirement to be effective 31 October 1980. On 31 October 1980, the applicant was REFRAD in the rank of CPT and was transferred to the Retired List in the rank of MAJ. His DD Form 214 was properly prepared to reflect the rank he held on the date he was REFRAD and he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that such was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005135C070205
The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record – Armed Forces of the United States) shows he enlisted on 29 November 1961 the day following his discharge from the Army of the United States. Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at the time, authorized separate DD Forms 214 for each period of service during the time frame the applicant served on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005137C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that he was advanced to the pay grade of E-4 on 2 May 1969 and was subsequently permanently retired by reason of physical disability in the rank of SP4. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect in blocks 5a., 5b., and 6, that his rank is SP4, pay grade E-4, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005140C070205
The Army ranger certificate shows that the applicant was awarded this certificate “for combat service in a ranger unit or for completion of ranger training in March 1996 at Fort Benning, Georgia.” However, there are no orders awarding him the Ranger Tab in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The regulation states, in pertinent part, to list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005141C070205
The applicant requests that the eighth digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) in item 3 (Social Security Number) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show “4” instead of “0.” He also requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005143C070205
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 with an entry date of 29 December 1957 and a separation date of 20 December 1957, which was 9 nine days prior to the date of entry recorded on the DD Form 214. Therefore, the evidence of record suggests that the entry and/or separation date(s) recorded on the DD Form 214 may be in error. Therefore, Item 24, Block a, Line 3, of the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he completed 2 years, 8 months, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005144C070205
On 20 September 1972, the applicant's commander recommended he be required to appear before a board of officers to determine whether he should be discharged for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within that Board's 15-year statute of limitations. Richard T. Dunbar ______________________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20060005144 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20061207...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005157C070205
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 23 June 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. 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. Although the applicant contends that he was mentally unstable at the time of his discharge, medical evidence of record shows he was found mentally responsible and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005164C070205
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp, and the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star as authorized awards. Although the applicant’s name does not appear on the Korean War Casualty Roster, the entry in item 29 on the applicant’s DD Form 214 which shows he was wounded in action on 7 June 1951 in Korea is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005165C070205
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 22 September 1969. While the evidence of record is conflicting as to the date the applicant sustained this particular wound (i.e., 4 versus 14 September 1969), the evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded and received treatment for the wounds. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005177C070205
The available evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the GCMDL on 1 February 1969, and that he participated in four campaigns in Vietnam and thus is authorized to wear four bronze service stars on his already- awarded VSM. 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 that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005180C070205
He had served 2 years, 11 months and 22 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD indicates that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and two marksmanship badges. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. The applicant’s contention that he earned and should have been awarded the CIB has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005184C070205
The applicant’s military service records contain a copy of DA Form 3286- 68 (Statement for Enlistment, ACASP), dated 16 August 2003, which shows that the applicant will be advanced to pay grade E-5 in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210 upon demonstration of his proficiency, skill, and conduct, and receiving a recommendation for promotion from his commander. The advisory opinion adds that the accelerated promotion to pay grade E-5 and date of rank should coincide with the actual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005185C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect awards of four bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal (RVNCAHM) Unit Citation, the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle and M-16 Rifle bars, the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) and any other awards and decorations to which he is entitled. On 2 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005188C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 April 1987 to show he served on active duty from 18 April 1985 through 17 April 1987 and to show he completed 2 years of active military service. The applicant’s enlistment contract shows he entered active duty on 18 April 1985 for a period of two years. The evidence of record shows the applicant’s ETS was 17 April 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005195C070205
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 Good Conduct Medal; three awards of the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device with Second Oak Leaf Cluster); the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005201C070205
Rowland Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that the World War II Victory Medal be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the World War II Victory Medal from his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005211C070205
However, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was awarded two additional awards of the Purple Heart as he contends. 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. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005235C070205
Jeffrey C. Redmann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service. The letter submitted by the applicant’s pastor and the applicant’s job evaluation contain insufficient evidence or mitigating factors to support an upgrade of the applicant’s discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005237
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Human Resources Command Alexandria (HRC-Alex), Chief, Promotions Branch, which opines, in effect, that while there was no evidence that an injustice had occurred in the applicants case, he should not be granted promotion reconsideration due to his lack of due diligence to ensure his records were up to date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005260C070205
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of her DD Form 214 that shows she was honorably released from active duty based upon completion of required active service on 23 July 2005. The applicant's military service records contain a copy of an ERB, dated 29 June 2005. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005266C070205
Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's statement that he never sold drugs and he was told that he would receive veteran benefits once he became a civilian is not supported by the evidence of record. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005284C070205
Section 8 (Wounds Received Through Enemy Action) on the applicant’s DD Form 230 (Service Record) shows he was wounded on 27 October 1952. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded in action on 26 October 1952 in Korea. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005308C070205
The applicant requests that item 3 (Grade) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show technician five instead of private first class. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant held the rank of technician five temporarily or was promoted to technician five prior to his discharge on 9 December 1945. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was a private first class at the time of his discharge on 9 December 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005310C070205
The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request on 23 March 1978 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. 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, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on filing to the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005320C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) was issued on 16 November 2001 amending his records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received on 18 October 1951 in Korea. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal with four bronze service stars, and the United Nations Service Medal as authorized awards. A DD Form 215, dated 16 November 2001, amended the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005321C070205
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The ADRB determined that while his service was not fully honorable, given his Vietnam service, his discharge should be upgraded to a general 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, paragraph 2-8), effectively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005323C070205
The applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge on 15 September 1951. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) as amended provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005325C070205
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. Although the applicant’s last name was changed due to marriage, evidence of record shows the same first and middle names and gender were used at the time of the applicant's enlistment in 1989 and his release from active duty in 1990. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to changing the applicant's gender on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005326C070205
Dennis Phillips | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence confirms the applicant was an infantryman (11B), assigned to an infantry element, and his award of the Bronze Star Medal for valor and combat wound confirm his participation in ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005327C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his promotion effective date and date of rank for first lieutenant from 10 March 2006 to 16 May 2005. The NGB official recommended approval of adjusting the applicant's date of rank to 16 May 2005, due to the applicant was never found not qualified for promotion by his battalion commander, and the unit personnel never submitted his first lieutenant promotion packet to the MDARNG before his 24 months of service in accordance with ROPMA and the...