ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006221
The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that he was issued shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006235C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006244C070205
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart for being injured in combat in Korea and also the Combat Infantryman Badge as a member of an Infantry unit. The Official Casualty Listing obtained by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records also shows he was assigned to an Infantry unit. 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 Purple Heart and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006246
The applicant requests, in effect, award of constructive credit for adjustment to his date of rank for second lieutenant. The applicant was appointed in the United States Army Reserve, Medical Service Corps, as a second lieutenant, with an effective date and date of rank of 8 October 2004. His DA Form 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)), dated 21 October 2004, shows that he was awarded 0 years, 0 months, and 0 days constructive credit for his basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006249C070205
Subsequently, his shoulder was dislocated six more times. The board recommended that the applicant be separated from the military under the provisions section XII, Army Regulation 635-40B (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). Army Regulation 635-40A, paragraph 33, states that any member of the Army who are ordered into active duty military service for a period in excess of 30 days and who are determined to be unfit by a Medical Board for retention on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006261C070205
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 29 July 1981, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006264C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that this is his third attempt in requesting award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received during the Vietnam War. There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel record that shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The memoranda, in pertinent part, informed the applicant that the Military Awards Branch reviewed the historical casualty records and award files for the Vietnam era, but found no evidence that the applicant was wounded in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006265C070205
The applicant requests correction of his retirement DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 December 1976 to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. However, the applicant provided an award certificate, dated 30 December 1976, for the Meritorious Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious performance during the period 18 April 1956 to 31 December 1976. Based on the foregoing, the award certificate for the Meritorious Service Medal is accepted as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006283C070205
There are no orders in the applicant’s military service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's DD Form 214, issued at the time of his separation, shows in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006289C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. However, the applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows that on 11 February 1975, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial, in the pay grade of E-1. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no evidence, upon which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006290C070205
The applicant's records show she served during the qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The evidence shows the applicant served in support of the Global War on Terrorism during the qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and adding this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006293C070205
The applicant provides copies of his captain promotion memorandum, his memorandum requesting consideration by a special selection board (SSB), his active duty orders, his eligibility for promotion memorandum, and his Federal recognition and major promotion orders, in support of his application. He was promoted to captain effective 14 January 1999, with a corrected date of rank of 1 July 1998. A NGB Personnel Division official stated that the applicant was selected for promotion to captain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006297C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal or 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 Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006304
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He served in the Army for 3 years and was separated on 27 August 2003 in the grade of E-4 with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge. The JFTR shows that there is no difference in travel entitlement for a Soldier and their dependents regardless of whether the character of service was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006312C070205
Records show the applicant was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant in the State of Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG) effective 29 December 1992. The Chief of Personnel Division states that the applicant received Federal Recognition for his initial appointment as a first lieutenant with an effective date and date of rank as 29 December 1992 and completed the AMEDD Officer Basic Course on 19 May 1995. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006313C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 22 November 1968 to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 November 1968 shows the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Master Parachutist Badge as authorized awards. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 22 November 1968;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006316
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he was a prisoner of war (POW) during the Korean War. This letter stated, in effect, that in April 1951, the applicant and she used to correspond when he was in Korea. While the Board does not doubt the veracity of the applicants claim to have been a POW during the Korea War, regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows the applicant was taken prisoner or held captive, there is no basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006317C070205
On 1 August 2005, the applicant submitted an application for retired pay benefits to be effective 10 March 2006. His request was approved on 2 November 2005 and the Retirement Credits Record used to compute his service shows that his last qualifying year for retirement was the retirement year ending (RYE) on 22 August 1985. While the period from the time the applicant enlisted until he was discharged from the ALARNG was exactly 22 years, time for retired pay benefits is based on creditable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006320 C070205
The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for 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 by awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 25 February 1969 through 13 November 1970. The Board further determined that in addition to the awards listed on the DD Form 214, the records should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006322
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060006322 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 provides copies of pages 1 through 8 of a DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment), a DA Form 4824-R (Addendum to Certificate for Personnel Applying for Participation in the ROTC/SMP), a DD Form 4/1,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006324C070205
Although there is evidence to show that the applicant was medically evacuated from Vietnam to Letterman General Hospital for the purpose of having surgery (interior fusion of C6-C7), there is no evidence to show that the injury was incurred as a result of enemy action. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006330C070205
In the January 1998 NCOER she received successful or better evaluations from her rater. Notwithstanding the staff DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS above, the Board during their review was advised by the subject matter expert that because Army Regulation (AR) 350-1 (Army Training and Leader Development) authorizes on the job training (OJT), the Soldier can be awarded a military occupational specialty (MOS) based on performing the duties and being rated accordingly, as successful. Therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006331C070205
On 5 September 2003, the applicant was permanently retired by reason of physical disability, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24B(1). The evidence shows that the applicant was serving in the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7 when he appeared before an MEB on 12 March 2003. The MEB recommended the applicant be referred to a PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006333
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he completed 20 years of service and received a "20 Year Letter" for retirement purposes. Army Regulation 135-180 states in paragraph 2-3, that a twenty-year letter will be issued to the Reserve Component soldier within 1 year after they complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. In view of the detrimental reliance in this case, it would be appropriate to transfer sufficient retirement points from his retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006335C070205
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) prescribed the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD codes to be used for these stated reasons. Paragraph 5-13 provides that a Soldier may be separated for personality disorder, not amounting to disability under Army Regulation 635-40 that interferes with assignment to or performance of duty. The applicant has failed to show through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006343C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the Home of Record (HOR) that is shown on his separation documents and a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. Section I (Personal Data), Item 4 (Home of Record Address), of this document shows, in pertinent part, the applicant indicated his HOR was Seoul, Korea. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant's DD Form 214, issued on 14 September 2005, in pertinent part, shows one award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006349C070205
Chapter 3, Section IV, establishes policy and procedures for separating members with a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge. 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. The RE code of RE-4 is the proper code to assign members separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3 by reason of courts-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006355C070205
On 9 August 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was ever medically unfit to perform his duties or that he had any type of medical or mental condition. In addition, since he separated under a regulatory provision that authorized a characterization of discharge of under other than honorable conditions (i.e. undesirable discharge), it does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006357C070205
Roland Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides a copy of a promotion memorandum from the U.S. Army Total Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM)-St. Louis, dated 12 May 1993, which shows that he was promoted to captain 26 May 1993. The opinion stated that the applicant was first time considered for captain and selected on the 1993 Captain DA Reserve Components Selection Board which convened...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006387
The applicant states, in effect, that he has been trying, since 1986, to have his records corrected to show his tour of duty in the RVN from February 1962 through July 28, 1962. The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows, in Item 31 (Foreign Service), that he served in the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), in Okinawa, Japan, during the period 21 July 1960 through 20 November 1962. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006390C070205
The applicant provides a 13 June 2000 letter from the Director, Health Services, Headquarters, U. S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC); a 13 June 2000 letter from the Military Personnel Staffing Technician, 5th Recruiting Brigade, U. S. Army Medical Department Detachment; a letter to the Board dated 16 April 2006; the first page of an undated letter from the U. S. Army Human Resources Command – St. Louis, Subject: Consideration for Captain and Major Army Medical Department Selection Board;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006402C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of his deceased uncle, a former service member (FSM) be corrected by awarding him the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL), the Korean War Service Medal (KSM) and any other awards to which he is entitled to receive. He arrived in Korea on 28 September 1950 and was assigned to Medical Company, 8th Cavalry Regiment, for duty as an aidman. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Korean Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006407C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant did not serve a period of qualifying service for award of the American Defense Service Medal. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged errors now under consideration on 13 December 1991; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 12 December 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006409C071029
The applicant also states, in effect, in connection with the date he was wounded in action, that paragraph 6 of the Consideration of Evidence, of the Record of Proceedings, should show he was wounded on 8 September 1951 and not 24 September 1951. The applicant states, in effect, paragraph 7, of the Consideration of Evidence, of the Record of Proceedings, is incorrect about the date Captain D___ joined the unit as its new commanding officer. Paragraph 4, of the Record of Proceedings, in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006411C070205
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received in 1968 during his tour in Vietnam. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that, at the time of the applicant’s assignment to the 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry, this unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation by DAGO Number 43, dated 1970. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006414C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and all other awards to which he is entitled. He also requests correction his DD Form 214 to show his rank as specialist five (SP5), E-5. 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 | 20060006415C070205
Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. This Board action will be filed in the applicant’s military records so a record of his birth name will be on hand. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006420
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant's records contain a Department of the Army Certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal, dated 13 August 1991. Evidence of records shows that orders were promulgated which authorized the applicant award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006426C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 JANUARY 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060006426 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 PEB found that based on a review of the objective medical evidence of record that the applicant’s medical and physical impairment prevented reasonable performance of his duties as required by his grade and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006431C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged errors now under consideration on 2 September 1969; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 1 September 1972. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006433C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060006433 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Records show that the applicant was entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal, he participated in five campaigns...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006434C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that the awards and his attendance at the NCO Academy were omitted from his DD Form 214 at the time of his separation and he now desires to have his records corrected. 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 by showing that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006435
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart because he was held as a POW and because he sustained burns from lighting a gas stove. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006437C070205
The applicant request, in effect, that his reentry (RE) Code be changed from RE-4 to a more favorable code and that item 12a (Date entered AD [Active Duty] This Period), of his DD Form 214 [Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty], dated 20 March 1990, be corrected to show the entry "73 09 28" (28 September 1973 [sic 73 09 29/29 September 1973]) instead of the entry "75 09 05" (5 September 1975). Item 18a (Record of Service/Net Active Service This Period), of his DD Form 214,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006438C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 24 June 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial. Although the applicant contends that he was available to sign his DD Form 214 at the time of his separation, evidence of record shows that he was on excess leave.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006440C070205
Qawly A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Paragraph 4 of the request for discharge the applicant submitted specifically stated that he could expect to be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade by operation of law. 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 record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006447C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicant’s service personnel records. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 7 April 1967; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 6 April 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006463C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that he did not realize that the AAM was missing from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) until his request for a replacement Medal was submitted. The applicant requests correction to his records to show the AAM. In the absence of orders, the Certificate of Award for the AAM is insufficient to grant a relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006466
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for a mortar wound injury in Vietnam resulting in a surgically altered anus and a second award of the Purple Heart for frostbite to toes and foot while in combat in Korea. Additionally, there are no orders in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006468C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 April 2000, the applicant was discharged from the Army pursuant to the sentence of the general court-martial and was issued a BCD. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.