ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014015C071029
This award is already shown on the applicant's DD Forms 214, with effective dates of 24 June 1977 and 3 March 1982; therefore, this badge will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. He is therefore entitled to have this marksmanship qualification badge added to his DD Forms 214 with discharge dates of 24 June 1977 and 3 March 1982. 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 | 20060014019
The applicant states, in effect, that he received severance pay in 1990 and he was retired by reason of physical disability on 26 January 2006. While the Board understands the applicants concerns, recoupment of separation/severance pay when an individual later qualifies for retired pay or disability compensation is a requirement of law. DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION (DENY) REVIEW AUTHORITY ISSUES 1.128.0800 291/SEV PAY 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014022
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded in Korea in 1953 and that his military personnel records will show this. 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 that he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Republic of Korea-Korean War Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014029 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, in effect, that he was wrongly accused of being absent without leave (AWOL) during the period 19 June 1968 to 19 September 1968 which resulted in a special court-martial conviction and reduction from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014031C071108
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual’s DD Form 214, dated 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014034C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (RVNGC) with Palm Unit Citation be added to the list of awards contained in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his 21 August 1972 Separation Document (DD Form 214). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014036C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 12f (Foreign Service), Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) and Item 14 (Military Education) of his 1 August 2006 Separation Document (DD Form 214) be corrected. It further states that a second or subsequent award of the NDSM is authorized to members who served in one or more of the four time periods for the award. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 3 months and 2 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014043
Member Mr. James R. Hastie Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with 3 bronze service stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014045C071029
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam on or about 6 January 1967. The applicant provided a Headquarters, 168th Engineer Combat Battalion Operational Report for the quarterly period ending 30 April 1967 that shows the battalion participated in Operation Cedar Falls, during which operation the unit was responsible for jungle clearing, road repair, mine sweeping, tunnel destruction, and other combat engineer tasks, during the period 5 through 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014050
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014050 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, correction of his records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action as a result of enemy action on 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014061
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014061 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 a copy of his personal military service record, dated 30 December 1945, which shows that he was wounded at Notre Dame DElle France on 28 July 1944. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014066
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014066 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. x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He further states that he is now requesting to be awarded the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014067
The applicant states, in effect, that he went to Korea at a very young age and completed 4 years of service. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that his discharge was unjust at the time of his offenses. His post service conduct is not sufficient as a basis to upgrade his bad conduct discharge, particularly in view of his misconduct and offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014074
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014074 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 award of the Bronze Star Medal. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014079
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014079 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 his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD form 214) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014080
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014080 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014083C071029
The evidence of record shows that on 21 December 1982, his unit commander notified the applicant that he was recommending that he be discharged from the Army under the provision of Army Regulation (AR) 635- 200, chapter 14, for misconduct. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 14, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge, in the rank and pay grade of Private, E-1, on 11 February 1983. The evidence shows that in addition to the court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014084C071029
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. When he submitted the application, he was advised by Retired Pay Operations that it probably would not make a difference because it had been four years since the divorce and his former spouse had not provided a written request for former spouse coverage in a timely manner. However, he also stated he had been taken to court in September 2005 for removing his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014086C071029
The available evidence of record supports the statement in the applicant’s letter, postmarked 8 September 1944, that he was hospitalized. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to add the Bronze Star Medal (based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014088
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge, under honorable conditions, be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. The evidence shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014091
The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 14 April 1965, in the pay grade of E-1. 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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 11 March 1967; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014096C071108
Item 24 of the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 27 May 1970 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Records show the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014098
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or reason for discharge. The bar to reenlistment under the QMP was properly imposed in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014100
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and that his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his report of separation (DD Form 214). He completed his jungle training and was transferred to Vietnam on 17 September 1969, where he was assigned as a student to the United States Army Vietnam Advisory School.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014115
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014115 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 28 March 1968, the applicant was discharged. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed a total of 2 years, 7 months, and 15 days of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014119C071108
His DA Form 3286-66, paragraph 1a states that he was enlisting for, in addition to the 9B, the U. S. Army Station/Unit/Command/Area Enlistment Program and 9c, the U. S. Army College Fund. On 27 March 2007, the Education Incentives Branch, USAHRC confirmed the ACF portion of the applicant's MGIB entitlement should have been reflected as $2,600.00 (or $72.22 in 36 equal installments). U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) message 98-080, dated 12 November 1998, increased the total amounts of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014139C070205
The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code “JBK” is “Completion of Required Active Service” and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the applicant’s RE code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations at the time of her separation. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 22 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014141C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014141 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 29 November 1973, the applicant was discharged, with an undesirable discharge, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for civil conviction. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014142C071108
On 27 March 2007, the Education Incentives Branch, USAHRC confirmed the ACF portion of the applicant's MGIB entitlement should have been reflected as $11,600.00 (or $311.11 in 36 equal installments). U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) message 98-080, dated 12 November 1998, increased the total amounts of the ACF (to $40,000.00 for a 4-year enlistment), effective 12 November 1998. USAREC message 98-080, dated 12 November 1998, clarified that the amount reflected was to be the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014148
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he was unjustly discharged by reason of a personality disorder and that he was wrongly treated by the commander of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment in Alaska. The examining psychiatrist diagnosed the applicant as having an Adjustment Disorder Unspecified and a Personality Disorder not Otherwise Specified.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014151
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014151 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 dishonorable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 12 February 1993, the applicant was separated from the Army with a dishonorable discharge pursuant to his court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014155
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam from 16 August 1965 until 31 December 1965 as a member of Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. The evidence shows the applicant served honorably on active duty during one of the periods for which the National Defense Service Medal was authorized for award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014157
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014157 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 has failed to provide an official statement as to why his date of birth was entered as 29 June 1926 rather than 29 January 1926 on his WD AGO Form 53-55. In order to justify correction of a military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014161
Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 15 February 2000, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct. Accordingly, his discharge was changed to honorable and the narrative reason for separation remained as misconduct. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014168
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). This Record of is Proceedings will be filed in his military records so a record of his SSN 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 | 20060014175
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that she was honorably discharged. On 24 November 1999, the applicant was released from active duty training under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, for completion of required active duty. Army Regulation 135-178 (Enlisted Personnel Administrative Separations USAR) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers who are separated while in entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014180C071029
In support of her applications, the applicant submitted, in three submissions, addendums to the DD Form 149s, Application for Correction of Military Record; a copy of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55; a copy of the FSM's birth certificate; a copy of an application for pension or compensation, which was submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), on 4 March 1946; a copy of a page extracted from the FSM's WD AGO Form 24, Service Record; a copy of a page she identified as having been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014181
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of the available record shows that the applicant was wounded in action in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all available Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 8 November 1950 through 9 August 1952; and b. correcting his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014182
She had completed 3 years, 4 months and 4 days of creditable active duty and had 147 days of lost time due to AWOL. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The police records submitted by the applicant show that she was involved in unlawful incidents prior to, during, and after her period of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014183C071029
The applicant states, in effect, that he failed to request retirement because he intended to reenlist for another two years. On 4 January 2006, the Chief, Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Separations/Retirements Team, HRC-St. Louis, sent the applicant an e-mail message that informed him his bar to reenlistment appeal had been denied and that he therefore needed to submit a retirement application with a last date of active duty of 31 January 2006 so that he could be placed on the Retired List on 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014184
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general, or an honorable discharge. On 18 November 1974, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation) Chapter 13, paragraph 13-5a (1) for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities and subjecting himself to punitive action under UCMJ. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014185
Member Mr. Gerald J. Purcell Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be honored as written, and that he receive a full payment of the Army College Fund (ACF) in the amount of $33,000. There is insufficient evidence to show he was not advised that the $33,000 listed as his ACF benefit was the total combined amount of the MGIB and the ACF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014188
On 1 March 2004, the applicant's commander published a memorandum with an attached roster of personnel authorized award of the Humanitarian Service Medal for their service in support of Hurricane Floyd Relief Operations during the period from 15 September through 9 November 1999. Service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by reasons of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014190
Records show that the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicants 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 by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014192
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 February 1980. The applicants DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 4 December 1962 shows that he served 1 year, 10 months, and 18 days of foreign service in Germany. The applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 December 1965 shows that he served 1 year, 2 months, and 25 days of foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014200
He requests to appear before the Board. In conclusion, he stated that if he had not been reassigned to Korea, he would have retired from the service as a sergeant first class (SFC), E-7. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 3694 provides that retired warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers, when their active service plus service on the retired list total 30 years, are entitled to be advanced on the retired list to the highest grade in which they satisfactorily served on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014201
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014201 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 evidence clearly shows that the applicant elected to not participate in the SBP and her spouse concurred. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014203
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014203 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 27 August 1990, the discharge authority approved the discharge and directed he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. ______John T. Meixell __ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060014203 SUFFIX RECON DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014204
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his service in Kuwait. The applicant states, in effect, that his deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom was not added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 3 June 2005. However, the available evidence shows and DFAS confirmed that he served in Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for the period 31 March 2003 through 26 March 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014209C071029
The applicant's record does contain a NGB Form 22 that confirms he held the grade of SSG/E-6 at the time of his discharge from the ARNG and ARPERSCEN retirement orders that confirm he was placed on the Retired List in that grade. 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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error...