ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005675C070205
On 29 May 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for a discharge upgrade. Chapter 11 of this regulation, in effect at the time, states that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. The applicant’s record of service included one nonjudicial punishment, two special court-martial convictions, and 217 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005676C070205
Counsel states, in effect, that the former service member (FSM) served on active duty from 6 June 1951 to 7 June 1954, at which time he was discharged as a result of completion of enlistment. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided insufficient evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during the Korean War. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005677C070205
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005684C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal and Combat Action Badge. The applicant contends, in effect, that his discharge document should be corrected to show that he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and Combat Action Badge because he received orders, but the awards are not recorded on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal based upon his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005685C070205
He goes on to state that he reentered the Army and was again promoted to the pay grade of E-7 on 1 April 2006 and he desires to have his DOR adjusted to reflect the time he served in that grade during his prior service. He applied to this Board for an adjustment of his DOR in the pay grade of E-6 and this Board granted his request by adjusting his DOR to 11 February 1993. At the time the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army, he did so with the understanding that he would be enlisting in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005686C070205
The applicant requests the removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) dated 18 February 2003 and an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) dated 19 March 2003 from his Official Military Personnel File. He also states that he submitted an appeal of his nonjudicial punishment (NJP) and his appeal was never acted on, nor was it included in his OMPF. However, there is no evidence to show that his appeal was ever acted on by the appeal authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005689C070205
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 30 April 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 3 May 1990, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005693C070205
Karmin S. Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. __ John P. Infante________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20060005693 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20061012 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |UD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |19691218 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR 635-200, Chapter 10. .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005695C080410
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by changing his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was promoted to the pay grade of E-7, and that he received the Purple Heart. The application for an identification card submitted by the applicant showing the FSM’s rank as sergeant first class (SFC) and his pay grade as E-7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005716C070205
The applicant requests that his military medical records be corrected to show he suffered from a stroke, not bilateral Bell's Palsy. When Bell's palsy occurs, the function of the facial nerve is disrupted, causing an interruption in the messages the brain sends to the facial muscles. The evidence of record indicates that the applicant was medically fit for retention at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005732C070205
Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records at this time to show his award of the Purple Heart. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 23 December 1952; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 22 December 1955. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005733C070205
This document show the units to which the applicant was assigned were awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 September 1968 to 30 September 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders 5, dated 1973. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of this foreign unit award and to have it added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005747C070205
However, records available at the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency show that the applicant's disability was based on pain rated at 20 percent and that he was discharged with severance pay. The applicant's military service records contain a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 28 August 2003 due to physical disability with severance pay. The evidence of record shows that the Army rates only conditions determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005748C070205
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 2 March 1970, the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), for being AWOL during the period 31 January 1970 to 26 February 1970. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005757
He received the maximum of 3 years' credit for experience as a health professional, and one-half day of credit for each day served as a commissioned officer, not in the corps or professional specialty in which he was appointed. The ANC Branch, Health Service Directorate, US Army Recruiting Command advisory opinion states the applicant received the appropriate level of credit for his nursing experience and his commissioned service. In order to justify correction of a military record, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005768C070205
There are no orders or other evidence authorizing award of this decoration to the applicant. The DD Form 214 that the applicant was furnished at the time of his release from active duty shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/two Bronze Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device 1960 and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Each of these awards should have been included on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005771C070205
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters and with "V" device; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005792C070205
LaVerne Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his overseas service in Korea and Southwest Asia, his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) for his deployment in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005794C070205
On 11 July 1983, the ADRB denied the applicant’s request for an honorable discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was diagnosed with a medical or mental condition prior to his discharge on 22 April 1982. His record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel; therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005795C070205
On 8 August 1961, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, for his civil court conviction, with an UD. The applicant was discharged on 25 August 1961, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to his civil court conviction. Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005798C070205
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows during the applicant's service in the Republic of Vietnam, he was assigned to Company C of the 54th Infantry during the period October 1966 through April 1967 and with the 2nd Battalion of the 12th Infantry during the period April 1967 through November 1967. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005802C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There are no service medical records associated with the available records. Among the documents submitted by the applicant and to which he apparently refers is a 3 June 1978 consultation referral to Mental Hygiene which states that the applicant had over 20 visits to the outpatient clinic in the past 2 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005806C070205
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He acknowledged that he was admitting guilt or guilty of the charge against him or a lesser included charge. 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 | 20060005809C070205
The applicant requests that she be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL). On 7 February 1961, the applicant submitted a request for discharge from the service by reason of marriage under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 615-361, section II. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005813
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005813 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 states he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) that lists his DEP but it did not add the DEP period to his total active duty service. The application submitted in this case is dated 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005814
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005814 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 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his period of service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005816C070205
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he changed his election from Concurrent Receipt to Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) effective 1 January 2004. Therefore, while the applicant’s CRSC was increased effective 1 September 2005, the applicant could not switch to CRSC until the next open season.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005825C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005825 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 further states that he requests his discharge under the provisions of Chapter 5, for personality disorder, be changed to a medical discharge. However, the evidence of record is void of any medical evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005828C070205
The applicant states the award was not annotated in his records, but he was presented the Bronze Star Medal after he was discharged from the military. United States Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Military Awards) governed the military awards program in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which is not correctly shown by award of four bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005830C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 DECEMBER 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005830 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 Steenfott | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence of record shows the FSM’s 20-Year Letter was dated 3 December 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005837C070205
The applicant was discharged with a discharge under other than honorable conditions on 9 August 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct due to civil conviction. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005839
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It stated that applicants for enlistment would be advised of the following: The ACF provided additional educational assistance in addition to that earned under the MGIB. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in July 1997, and there is insufficient evidence to show he was not advised that the $30,000 listed as his ACF benefit was the total combined amount of the MGIB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005848
The applicant provided a copy of a Board of Veterans Appeals decision document which was not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. As stated in the previous case, there is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. Absent evidence which shows that the applicant sustained injuries as a result of hostile action or that he was treated for wounds sustained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005852C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his award of the Air Medal (AM) sixth award and the correct number of overseas bars. The applicant also served 11 months in his last tour in Vietnam and thus is authorized to be awarded an additional overseas service bar. 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 AM (sixth award) and by awarding him five overseas bars, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005853C070205
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy in World War I. The FSM’s military records are not available to the Board for review. While there is very limited evidence in this case, the evidence provided by the applicant is sufficient to show that the FSM was wounded in action against the enemy on 29 September 1918, during WWI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005860C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005860 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 8 August 1953, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be brought before a board of officers to determine whether or not he should be discharged from the military service for unfitness. There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005862C070205
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge). He contends that he is also entitled to the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005863C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal; however, it was not recorded on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) when he was discharged from the Army. The evidence of record shows that Permanent Orders awarded the applicant the Army Achievement Medal. 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 Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005876C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 October 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005876 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. 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. As a result, there is no basis for granting the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005878
However, should the initial period of temporary Federal Recognition expire due to administrative processing delays, through no fault of the member, a subsequent Federal Recognition Board should be convened to consider the request again and grant another new period of temporary Federal Recognition if warranted. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005880C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (gunner) instead of MOS 94B (cook). There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was awarded MOS 11B. There is no evidence of record which shows he served in MOS 11B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005884C070205
The applicant requests that he be granted an additional period of active duty credit for travel time and attendance at an "orientation". On 19 February 1980 the discharge authority approved the release from active duty and directed the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-33f(1). The records contains no documentation that the applicant was in an active duty status for any period other than that which is reflected on his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005892C070205
The applicant provides copies of a 12 page Mental Health Outpatient Progress Note related to his treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a statement from his wife. While PTSD has only been categorized by psychiatrists as a distinct diagnosis since 1980, it has, as early as the Civil War, been described in psychological literature, variously labeled as shell shock, Soldier's heart, effect syndrome, combat fatigue and traumatic neurosis. There is no evidence in the available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005895C070205
Rea Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant was serving on active duty during a period in which the award of the NDSM was authorized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the NDSM and the GCMDL for the period of 8 September 1958 through 7 September 1961, while serving in the rank of specialist four.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005901C070205
The Calendar Year 1991 Master Sergeant Selection Board reviewed the applicant’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and determined that he would be barred from reenlistment under the Qualitative Management Program (QMP). On 31 January 1992, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 16, by reason of reduction in authorized force – qualitative early transition program. At the time of his discharge the applicant had completed 10 years,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005902
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005902 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. Although the applicant provided an enlarged certificate which appears to show that he was awarded the Air Medal, there are no orders or other evidence authorizing award of this decoration to the applicant. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005905C070205
The applicant provides promotion orders, dated 29 May 1967; a citation and award certificate for the Army Commendation Medal; a partial roster for Headquarters, 2d Logistical Command as of 15 July 1967; a copy of his DD Form 214; a letter, dated 6 June 2006; a recommendation for appointment, dated 16 May 1967; and orders for the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. This medal is awarded to all members of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005909C070205
This document shows the applicant’s unit is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 48, dated 1971. The entry on the Vietnam Casualty Roster which shows the applicant was wounded in action on 20 June 1970 in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005910C070205
On 22 December 1960, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders. 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. Since the applicant’s record of service included nine nonjudicial punishments, three summary court-martial convictions, one special court- martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005915C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states he submitted a request to the chaplain for an honorable discharge and his request was granted. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the applicant was discharged from active duty with a separation code of "KFS" (For the Good of the Service – In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial) and was assigned RE codes of RE-3, RE- 3B, and RE-3C in accordance with the governing regulation in effect at the time.