ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014210
The applicant provides service medical records; service personnel records; and records pertaining to his Physical Evaluation Board. 8009th Army Unit General Orders Number 75, dated 16 February 1951, show the applicant received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 12 February 1951 in Korea. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the ROK-KWSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014214
The DD Form 214, issued to the applicant upon his separation, shows that on 31 March 1975 the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of misconduct - conviction by a civil court. On 28 August 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration of the applicants military service records and all other available evidence, determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and the applicants appeal for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014217
In this memorandum the colonel stated that the PEB had reviewed the applicant's rebuttal to the informal PEB findings. The colonel concluded that the applicant's case was being forwarded to the United States Army Physical Disability Agency for final processing as established by Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention Retirement or Separation). The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014218
The applicants DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that the applicant had 3 years and 1 month of inactive duty and 5 months and 11 days of active duty service prior to his active duty service during the period 6 July 1987 through 14 October 1987. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014220
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed a full 2 years of active military service. The applicants DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 12 November 1980 and was separated on 22 October 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-6 by reason of short length of time remaining on active duty precludes reassignment. Records show the applicant should have discovered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014225
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014225 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014226
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. DISCHARGE REASON GCM BOARD DECISION (DENY) REVIEW AUTHORITY ISSUES 1.144.6800 675/A68.00 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014227
Item 26 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart, the "Machete" Bar, or the Panamanian-Pana Jungle Badge. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014232C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that his father, now a deceased former service member (FSM) previously applied to the Board to receive a promotion to the pay grade of E-5 and to have decorations awarded to him that he should have received. He goes on to state that the Board, in a previous application, had granted him (the FSM) the awards he requested; however, in his latest application, the Board denied his promotion and the awards it had previously granted, which was an unjust action by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014240C071029
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add a second Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014249
There is no evidence in the available records to show that he submitted an appeal of the OER to the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB). On 27 September 2006, the Chief, Promotions Branch, HRC-STL dispatched a memorandum to the applicant indicating that the applicant was flagged pending a PRB and that a review of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) showed that the applicant had received a fully qualified referred OER that was seen by the promotion board that selected him for CPT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014253C071029
On 24 October 1974, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. His request for an upgrade of his discharge was denied. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014255
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant was discharged on 13 December 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The applicants service record shows he received two Article 15s, both for failing to go to his appointed place of duty, a Military Police Report for driving with a suspended drivers license, a bar to reenlistment, and numerous adverse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014256C071113
The applicant states, in effect, that the previously granted constructive credit for his military education was not sufficient for the promotion board and was entered into the personnel system as completion of the Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC). The applicant requested the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) publish a specific and final decision granting him MLED-4 equivalent and/or constructive credit. The applicant had from the time of his promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014259
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 discharge be upgraded to a general discharge or a medical discharge. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show a general discharge or a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014268
The FLO states that there were several items that were added to the command inventory without the command review. The FLO states, in effect, that the applicant was the commander and he was personally responsible for not only the property on the battery hand receipt, but also, he was responsible for controlling and maintaining property accountability systems. The investigation found that the applicant's negligence resulted in the loss of the government property.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014277
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states that he was awarded a Certificate of Merit for exemplary conduct in ground combat against an enemy of the United States and that based on current regulation and this certificate, he should be awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The Bronze Star Medal is authorized for each individual who was cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014283
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries received during World War II. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 1 January 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014285
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014285 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Air Medal. The applicant requested correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014287
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect his rank and pay grade as Sergeant (SGT) E-5 and his awards of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). His punishment consisted of a reduction from the pay grade of E-4 to the pay grade of E-3 (suspended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014289
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that her narrative reason for separation on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show she was permanently retired for disability. The Board denied the portion of her request pertaining to correction of item 23.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014292
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014292 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 participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014297C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014297 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 the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp be added to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation). Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014301C071029
The applicant's Separation Qualification Record (WD AGO Form 100), which was prepared on him during his separation processing, confirms he served in MOS 345 for 18 months and that he performed duties in this MOS as a truck driver while overseas and his reconstructed record is void of any documents or orders that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB, BSM, or PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014306
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued at the time shows he completed a total of 2 years, 9 months, and 2 days of active military service and that he had accrued 29 days of time lost due to AWOL. The applicant's claim that his command had informed him that separation from the military for personality disorder warranted an HD and that he would be discharged with an HD was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014315C071108
The applicant states, in effect, that the right to drill was never presented to her during the period January 2001 through March 2002. A memorandum, dated 15 October 2002, from the Director, Personnel Actions and Services, USAR Personnel Command, Subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, informed the applicant that she had been selected for promotion to major in accordance with Department of the Army Special Selection Board (SSB) with an effective date of 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014320
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with an effective date of 28 January 2003. The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was honorably REFRAD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 4 (Completion of Required Active Service) on 28 January 2003. The evidence of record also shows that he served in an active duty status from 18 October 2001 to 28 January 2003 and was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014323
The evidence of record shows that the applicant became a battle casualty on 18 January 1945, while serving in the ETO. Based upon the special provisions of the awards regulation which considers award of the Combat Infantryman Badge a citation in orders, the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal, and to have this award added to his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014324
The applicant states, in effect, that after his marriage he contacted an Army Retirement Services Officer (RSO) and inquired about changing his SBP election to add SBP coverage for his spouse (i.e., spouse and children coverage). The applicant's military service records contain a DA Form 2339 (Application for Voluntary Retirement), dated 12 March 1979. In addition, the applicant's military service records are absent any evidence, and the applicant fails to provide sufficient documentary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014326C071029
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he completed 1 year, 10 months, and 20 days of active military service during the period covered by the DD Form 214 (27 September 1973 - 16 June 1975). The applicant's claim that Item 12a of his 31 January 1994 DD Form 214 should contain the date 27 September 1973 was also carefully considered; however, by regulation, the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued will be entered in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014339
Section 21 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations), of the applicant's WD AGO Form 24A (Service Record), shows he was awarded the Belgian Fourragere. The applicant provided copies of three pictures which show that he was awarded, in effect, as he states, the Belgian Fourragere and the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor Medal by a decree from the French Government. AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Belgian Fourragere.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014344C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be allowed to take his accrued leave, of 58.5 days. The evidence of record shows the applicant had 58.5 days of accrued leave at the time of his ETS, 24 April 1983, and had sold 60 days of leave on 28 April 1980, 3 days after his immediate reenlistment. At the time of his reenlistment, the applicant should have been informed that he was only entitled to receive payment for no more than 60 days of accrued leave during a military career and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014346
Counsel states the applicant was a cadet at the USMA from 1997 until his final disenrollment in 2003. Counsel points out that the Army advised the applicant that he would be recommended for separation if he did not pass the 90-day APFT retest. A cadet who fails to meet the [APFT] standards may be separated from the [USMA] .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014352
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides a two-page statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, a Memorandum for Record from the Mental Health office, a copy of his initial AGR orders, and a memorandum from the brigade commander to the assistant division commander requesting his release from active duty (REFRAD). Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014353
The Chief, Personnel Division further stated that the applicant was medically retired on 9 September 2006 and is receiving full disability entitlements. Evidence shows that the applicant was determined to have a 100 percent disability rating by the DVA and is receiving entitlements based on that rating. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows that his disability processing was not completed in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014356
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. He is, therefore entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. 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; the Good Conduct Medal for the period 27 May 1968 to 18 May 1971; the Vietnam Service Medal, with two bronze service stars; and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014360
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), as established by Section 1413a, Title 10, United States Code, as amended, provides for the payment of the amount of money a military retiree would receive from the VA for combat related disabilities if it wasnt for the statutory prohibition for a military retiree to receive a VA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014361
On 23 May 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Under the UCMJ, the maximum punishment allowed for violation of Article 86, for AWOL of more than 3 days but not more than 30 days is confinement for 6 months and forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 6 months. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014362
There are no orders in the applicants military service records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014366C071029
There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart, with oak leaf cluster, for a second wound he alleges to have sustained while he served in Vietnam. The evidence shows the applicant was wounded and he was awarded the Purple Heart in appropriate general orders; however, this award was omitted from his DD Form 214 on his discharge date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014373C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he qualified for an early Reserve retirement. The applicant states that the 88th RSC informed him he was being assigned to the Retired Reserve effective 13 November 1997. The authority on the orders was listed as Selected Reserve Transition Program Type “XC.” At that time, he had completed 18 years and 10 months of qualifying service for a Reserve retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014376
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that her honorable discharge be changed to a medical retirement by reason of physical disability. The Board has noted the applicant's contentions; however, she has failed to show through the evidence submitted and the evidence of record that separation through medical channels was warranted at the time of separation or that she was not found fit for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014381C071029
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any documents or orders showing that he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a direct result of, or was caused by enemy action, that the wound was treated by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014394
The applicant states, in effect, that he could not complete the Transportation Officer Advanced Course prior to the convening of the 2006 Major Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board because his time was required at home with his wife who was ill with breast cancer and undergoing treatment. It provides, in pertinent part, that the military education requirement for promotion to major is the completion of any officer advanced course not later than the day before the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014395
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Air Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Record shows the applicant was awarded the 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, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and three bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014396
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 214) to show that he was assigned for duty with the 13th Combat Construction Engineer Battalion, and was awarded the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart and five bronze service stars on his Korean Service Medal. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Medal of Honor. He records should be corrected to show these three awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014401C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014401 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, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014410
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014410 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. There is no evidence in the available records and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014423
On 19 September 1966, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States for 2 years. The applicant's request for a personal appearance before the Board should be denied since his case does not require a formal hearing. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's service in the Republic of Vietnam was heroic.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014428
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014428 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The applicant's record of service shows that he accrued 59...