ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016772
On 12 June 1957, the applicants commander initiated separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness. The commander stated that the applicant had received three NJP, two courts-martial, and was under arrest in quarters pending action by the convening authority on his last conviction. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, provided the authority for discharging enlisted personnel for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016823
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016823 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 applicants DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 15 January 1952 does not show any awards or decorations. The applicant did not file within the 3-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016827
The applicant requests that the home of record (HOR) on his DD Form 214 with the period ending 7 November 2006 be corrected to show ____ ________ _______, McDonald, PA, 15057. Headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Orders M06-152-061, dated 1 June 2006, erroneously show the applicant's address in the standard name line as ____ ________ _______, Indiana, PA, 15705-0001 and his HOR as Indiana, PA, 15705-0001 (it should read ____ ________ _______, McDonald, PA, 15057). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016834C070205
The applicant requests that item 6 (Organization) on his WD AGO Form 53- 55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show Company B, 714th Battalion, 12th Armored Division and not Company G, 143rd Infantry Regiment. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016839
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016839 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 military records to show that he was promoted to sergeant, pay grade E5. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant completed the Junior Cadre Course and preformed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016857
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 2 (Department, Component, and Branch), of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and that she be transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the USAR on 17 October 1980, in pay grade E-3, for 6 years, with an established expiration term of service (ETS) of 16 October 1986. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016875
The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 11 October 2006. The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was honorably discharged from the USAF on 14 June 2000. Based on the correction made to the date the applicant entered active duty in the USAF, as recorded on the discharge documents issued by the USAF, calculation of the applicant's net active service for the period shows he actually completed 1 year, 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016876
The applicant states, in effect, that his active duty status was never posted to his DA Form 2-1, and he states he never received a DD Form 214 for his active duty service. In his statement, he states that information from his military personnel records and health records are missing. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that indicates he was on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016880
Nonetheless, the make-up APFT was recorded as a failure and the applicant was recommended for separation by the Commandant of Cadets on 17 December 2004 under the provisions of Army Regulation 210-26 for failure to meet APFT standards. These documents are not of importance to Mr. [the applicants name] because all information that is pertinent to Mr. [the applicants name] separation and recoupment action for failure to pass the APFT has already been released. Considering that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016883
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016883 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 military records to show that he completed 20 years of service. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant suffered from a disabling liver condition and after several...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016885
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016885 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 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016886
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), issued at the time of his REFRAD, shows in Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Parachutist Badge. In addition, there are no unit special orders or any other evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016888
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions, be upgraded to an honorable discharge. DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW AUTHORITY ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016889
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his receiving the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders or other evidence authorizing award of the Bronze Star Medal to the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 13 August 1970 to 15 February 1972; and b. showing, that, in addition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016893
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge), the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal, and two awards of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster). The applicant provides award certificates for the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal; a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 6 March 1987; and a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016896
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016896 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 he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016914
The applicant requests, that he be advanced on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of sergeant first class (SFC/E-7), effective 22 March 1977. On 22 January 2007, the applicant provided the requested documentation to ARPERCEN to show that he was advanced on the Retired List effective 22 March 1977. The evidence shows that the applicant served satisfactorily in the pay grade of MSG/E-7 from 30 September 1951 to 27 March 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016915C071029
A copy of the order awarding the Ranger Tab is not on file in the applicant's service records for the Board's review. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 19 July 1968 through 14 May 1969, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016917
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 | 20060016932C071029
On 23 February 1968, the applicant completed a mental status evaluation. On 19 July 1968, the applicant’s company commander initiated separation action under Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness. There is no evidence to show the applicant was mentally incapable of knowing that he was wrong when he went AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016939C071029
Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 18 July 1969; b. amending his re-issued DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016941
Counsel also asks that the Board consider the applicant's depression which he states is fully documented in his active duty medical records with reference back to August 2002. The VA, counsel states, has rated the applicant's depression at 30%. Consideration was given to the applicant's contention that his separation document should be corrected to show he was permanently retired with a disability rating of 30 percent and entitled to back pay and allowances to the date of his separation;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016942C071029
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016953
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016953 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 was awarded the National Defense Service Medal or the Army Service Ribbon. This regulation states, in pertinent part, that effective 1 August 1981, all members of the Active Army,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016957C071029
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action, and he has provided evidence to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, and the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016958C071029
The applicant was credited with participation in five campaigns while in Vietnam; therefore, he is eligible to wear one silver service star on his Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 30 November 1987; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016959C071029
The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows he served in the RVN from 9 January 1970 through 8 August 1971. Item 40 of the applicant's DA Form 20 is blank, which indicates he was never wounded in action, and Item 41 does not include the PH in the list of authorized awards entered. Further, the list of authorized awards contained in Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not include the PH, and he authenticated this document with his signature on the date of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016965
General Orders Number 1494, United States Army Vietnam, dated 8 November 1965, awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received on 6 November 1965, in connection with military operations against a hostile force. It does not show award of a second Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, or an individual award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016966
The primary military personnel record available to this Board is the applicant's DD Form 214 submitted by the applicant. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction to his records to show the award of the ROK-KWSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show: a. the award of the Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the ROK-KWSM; and b. in the remarks section of the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016971
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable condition discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The evidence shows the applicant was AWOL from 6-27 April 1978 and 6 July to 20 December 1978.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016973C071108
However, the MPRJ does contain a separation document (DD Form 214) that contains the authority and reason for the applicant’s separation. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. There is not evidence that shows the applicant’s profile required him to appear before a Medical Evaluation Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016974
The applicants record of service included one nonjudicial punishment and 1047 days of lost time. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge. ___William Crain_____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060016974 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070531 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UOTHC DATE OF DISCHARGE 19820803 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR 635-200 Chapter 10 DISCHARGE REASON For the good of the service BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016976
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge should be upgraded for the following reasons: (1) under current standards he would not have received the type of discharge he did; (2) that his first discharge was honorable; (3) that his conduct and efficiency ratings/behavior and proficiency marks were good; (4) that he received awards and decorations; (5) that he made it all the way to staff sergeant; (6) that he has combat service;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016977
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016977 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. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 4 December 1985 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12d, for misconduct (drug abuse). Pertinent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016992
Item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Records show that the applicant participated in the two campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016993
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military medical records be corrected to show he was injured while serving in Vietnam. His DA Form 2-1 does not show an entry in Item 4 (Assignment Considerations) documenting any wound, injury, medical condition or physical defect. The instructions for Item 4 (Assignment Considerations) state, in pertinent part, for wounds enter a brief description of the wound or injury received (including chemical, biological, or radiological injury); the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016994
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016994 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. Item 12 on the applicants DD Form 214 shows the entry, 115TH ARM CAV REGT APO 96257 USARPAC. His DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016997C071108
Item 24 (Decorations, 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. Records show the applicant participated in 3 campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, 3 bronze service stars affixed to his already awarded VSM, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016999C071029
The applicant's record shows that on 6 January 1988, after having served in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) for 1 year, 5 months and 6 days, he enlisted in the RA and entered active duty. He also stated that he understood that he could make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or Army Board for Correction of Military Records for upgrading his discharge; however, he realized that an act of consideration by either board did not imply his discharge would be upgraded. In this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017000
The senior rater rated the applicant's potential as COM. The senior rater again rated the applicant's potential as COM. The applicant's contentions that the OER in question is unjust; that the senior rater's rating should be changed from a center of mass OER to an above center of mass OER; that the wording in the beginning of the first sentence should be changed to include the words, "LTC J___ D___ is one of the top five Lieutenant Colonels I senior rate"; and, in effect, that his senior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017013
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017013 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 a self-authored letter further detailing his joint military service; two letters from Department of the Army, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia; a letter from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017018
He states that the administrative process of investigating and granting the security clearance took an unreasonable time and it was not until the Army changed its policy on the promotion requirements based on extended delays that he was granted the promotion. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his records to show an adjusted date of rank earlier than 1 February 2005. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017021C070205
Scott Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that his OMPF contains two orders awarding him the GCMDL that were subsequently revoked because they were duplicates of orders already placed in his OMPF; however, the award orders and the revocation are in his OMPF and he desires that they be removed because he is preparing his records for review by the promotion selection board....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017024
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states in effect, that he believes his date of rank and entry on active duty grade are in error because he was not awarded constructive service credit for his doctorate degree and medical civilian service. Evidence shows that the applicant was awarded 4 years of constructive service credit at the time of his original appointment on 28 May 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017026
Financial liability can be assessed against any person who fails, through negligence or misconduct, to perform duties of responsibilities and where such failure is the proximate cause of damage to the U.S. Government. Paragraph 13-29c of Army Regulation 735-5 states that before holding a person financially liable for a loss to the Government, the facts must clearly show that the persons conduct was the proximate cause of the loss, damage, or destruction (LDD). Whether or not speed was a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017031
The records available contain no evidence which shows the applicant was awarded the Air Medal. The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show that during his tour in the Republic of Vietnam he distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flights which is required by regulation for award of the Air Medal. In view of these facts, there is insufficient basis to grant the applicant's request for award of the Air Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017033C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). On 8 May 1972, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record further shows that after being AWOL from his AIT unit for 147 days, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017036C071029
There is no evidence, and the applicant provided none, to support his contention he was on probation on the day of his enlistment, and had been on probation since October 1962, and a waiver was required for his enlistment in the Army. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AR 635-206 for being convicted or adjudged a juvenile offender by a civil court during his current term of active military service. The applicant underwent a mental status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017037C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to reflect the following awards to which he was entitled: Army of Occupation Medal (AOM) with Germany Clasp; 3 bronze service stars reflecting his World War II campaign participation; an appropriate Belgium unit award for his unit's citation in the Order of the Day of the Belgium Army; American Campaign Medal; and France Clasp for World War II Victory Medal. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017041C071029
A DD Form 616 (Report of Return of Absentee/Escaped Prisoner Sentenced to Discharge/and/or Request for All Personnel Records), dated 18 March 1969, indicates the applicant had been returned to military control in Wilmington, OH and was assigned or attached to the U. S. Army Special Processing Detachment, Fort Knox, KY (apparently because it was the nearest Army installation to Wilmington, OH). On 18 March 1971, the applicant was discharged, with a discharge characterized as under other than...