ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017240
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with V Device, additional awards of the Air Medal to total 30, the Senior or Master Aviator Badge, and all other awards he is entitled to receive for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with V Device and award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017246
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his correct dates of military service. Item 12 (Record of Service) of the applicants DD Form 214 shows that he entered active duty on 11 May 1979 and was discharged on 11 October 1983. The record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the USAR for 6 years and after 1 month and 15 days enlisted on 7 February 1978, in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017261
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Korean Service Medal and all other awards he is entitled to during his tour in Korea. Therefore, there is no basis to grant the award of the Korean Service Medal in this case. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017274
The applicant, a sergeant major, pay grade E9, at the time of his application, was a Mississippi Army National Guard Soldier, mobilized for duty in Afghanistan. On 15 October 2006, the applicant submitted an Application for Remission or Cancellation of Indebtedness to the United States Army Human Resources Command, 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, Missouri, requesting that this debt be remitted on the basis of injustice. However, it is not clear, how this finance error has caused the applicant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017278C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017278 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. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017279
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017279 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 Parachutist Badge, the Combat Action Badge, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), the Global War on Terrorism Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017282
The applicant requests that the DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods ending 6 August 2003 and 17 September 2003 be expunged from his military records. Evidence of record shows the applicant received a DD Form 214 for the period covering his active duty service (15 October 2002 to 10 September 2003). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by expunging the DD Forms 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017287
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded from under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 29 July 1985, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation and directed the applicant receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017310
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states, in pertinent part, that the Legion of Merit is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to award of the National Defense Service Medal for his honorable active service during the period 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017312C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017312 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. Moreover, no matter what his recruiter may have told him, the DD Form 1966/5 informed the applicant that concealing a juvenile record at the time of his enlistment could subject him to discharge with an other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017319C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017319 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 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: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017320
The applicant, as the son of a service member (SM), requests that his fathers military records be corrected by canceling his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election for spouse coverage. The SM attempted to revoke his RSFPP election in 1961. The SM had a 1-year option from 17 May 1998 to 18 May 1999 to terminate his participation in the SBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017321C071029
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. It states, in pertinent part, that 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 result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of this treatment must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017324
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017324 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Meritorious Service Medal and the Senior Course for Reserve Component Noncommissioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017332
The applicant requests, in effect, her date of rank and appointment date be corrected. The applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition in the GAARNG, as a second lieutenant (2LT/O-1), in the Adjutant General (AG) Corps branch effective 22 February 2005. The evidence shows the Federal Recognition Examining Board recommended the applicant for appointment in the GAARNG in the rank of second lieutenant with an effective date and date of rank of 22 February 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017333
Records show that the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition, effective 12 May 2004, upon his initial appointment in the GAARNG as 2LT. Based on the recommendations of the second GAARNG Federal Recognition Board, the National Guard Bureau issued orders awarding the applicant permanent Federal recognition, effective 19 January 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Headquarters,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017338
The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 31 August 1998. The evidence of record also shows that Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 documents the applicant's deployment with his unit to Somalia. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, that shows USA CILHI deployed as a unit to Indochina.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017343C071108
James R. Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Section 5 (Overseas Service) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1, shows that she served in the Republic of Korea from 8 January 1986 through 27 May 1987. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's award documents in question to show her correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017344C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017344 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. Authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate campaign or service medal, including the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017345
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her military records to show the narrative reason for her discharge as "at the convenience of the military." On 8 March 1983, a mental status evaluation found that the applicant's behavior was normal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017355
The applicant states, in effect, that he went absent without leave (AWOL) due to family problems. On 29 June 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 14 July 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017361
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military service records to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp for his post-World War II service in Japan. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. This document shows, in pertinent part, that the applicant requested award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp based on his service in Japan from 2 March 1947 through 5 April 1947.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017366C071029
The applicant states that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) corrected his records in April 2005 to show he was promoted to lieutenant colonel (LTC) and to change his retirement date from 1 March 2000 to 1 June 2004. The travel and transportation benefits are entitlements only for one year; extensions are discretionary. However, the applicant contends he never used his retirement travel and transportation entitlements and is currently requesting those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017370
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017370 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 18 May 2006, the approving authority approved the applicant's request and directed the applicant be discharged in lieu of trail by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017371
The applicant requests, in effect, that her date of rank (DOR) and promotion effective date to sergeant first class be adjusted to 1 October 2005 instead of 21 August 2006. U.S. Army Human Resources Command Orders B-08-606162, dated 22 August 2006, show the applicant was promoted to sergeant first class with a DOR of 21 August 2006. However, evidence of record shows the applicant was in a non-promotable status due to referral to a MMRB in December 2004 in accordance with the regulation in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017372
Records show that the applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his offenses. However, there is no evidence that indicates that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017375C071029
The applicant's WD AGO Form 52-55 provides no indication that the applicant was a POW during World War II, and the applicant authenticated this document with his signature on the date of his separation. Although these documents indicate Companies E and G may have been taken prisoner, and shows that members of the regiment were reported MIA during the action in question, there is no specific information contained in these documents related to the applicant. Therefore, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017380C071029
The applicant states, in effect, the list of awards contained on his separation document (DD Form 214) does not include the PH. 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. Therefore, the time for him to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 7 May 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017387
The applicants OSA Form 172 also states that on 17 August 1981 the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 17 September 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicants request for an honorable discharge. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any injustice to this Board expired on 16 September 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017398
In his request, the applicant stated he understood he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been filed against him under the UCMJ, which could authorize the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The applicant stated that he understood that if his request was accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge certificate. The evidence shows the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017409
Department of Military Affairs, KYARNG, Frankfurt, Kentucky, Orders Number 212-805, dated 31 July 2006 shows the applicant was honorably separated from the Army National Guard and transferred to the IRR effective 31 July 2006. AHRC, St Louis, Missouri, Orders Number B-09-606511, dated 1 September 2006, show the applicant was promoted to the grade of colonel with an effective date and date of rank of 1 September 2006. Evidence of records shows that the applicant did not transfer to the IRR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017411C071108
On 29 January 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 16 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition for an upgrade his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017412
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017412 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. When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017414C071029
On 30 June 2006, the applicant requested a reinstatement and extension of his retirement transportation entitlement and shipment of his household goods (HHG) through 31 December 2006. He stated the reason for the extension request was that his family had not yet made a selection of new home and had not yet used their last move transportation entitlement authorized by his retirement. These extensions are approved for the specific period of time that the member anticipates is needed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017416
The applicant provides two eyewitness statements, dated 23 November 2006 and 17 November 2006; a Certificate of Achievement; a photograph of a Soldier; a newspaper article; and a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was a private first class at the time of his discharge on 25 December 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017420
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017420 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. Publishing orders awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 29 November 1967 through 26 October 1969; b. Deleting the Vietnam Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Purple Heart from his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017422
The applicant requests that the reason for his honorable discharge be changed to medical disability. On 4 October 1976, the applicant underwent a separation physical. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 18 November 1976; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 17 November 1979.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017429C071029
Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was convicted and served 94 days in civil confinement before being released to military authorities on 7 April 1988. After a thorough and comprehensive review of the applicant’s military service record, it is concluded that given his undistinguished record of military service, and the seriousness of the offenses for which he was convicted, clemency would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017430
Item 24 (Decorations, 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 Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. However, there is no evidence that the applicant served in an infantry duty position in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017445
The applicant states that he was never awarded the Purple Heart for an injury he received on 18 May 1968. The applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 December 1969 does not show the Purple Heart or the Soldiers Medal as authorized awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017451
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017451 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. Records show that the applicant participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017452
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) to his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017454C071029
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no medical treatment records showing the applicant was treated for a shrapnel wound to his nose, and while he does provide a medical treatment form that indicates he was treated for mild trench foot, this condition does not support award of the PH under current standards and did not merit award of the PH under the policy that existed during World War II. The Board determined that the evidence presented...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017460C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017460 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 DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was discharged on 12 September 1979. The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error which occurred...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017467
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR 20060017467 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. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 447 days during the period 6 December 2002 through 25 February 2004 and during the period 21 November 2005 through his release from active duty. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017468
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR 20060017468 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. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 446 days during the period 6 December 2002 through 24 February 2004 and during the period 21 November 2005 through her release from active duty. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017487C071029
Chester A. Damian | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 6 August 2006, the applicant was honorably discharged from the WVARNG in order to enter active duty in the Army. In this case, the evidence of record shows the applicant applied for and was accessed onto active duty in specialty 70B, which is the specialty in which he had satisfactorily served while a member of the WVARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017509
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 31 December 2003, that shows he was honorably retired from active duty after completing a total of 20 years and 19 days active service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enrolled in the New GI Bill (i.e., the MGIB) on 3 March 1997. The DD Form 214 in use at the time of the applicants retirement from active duty is not designed to show an individuals contribution to the MGIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017514
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individuals entire record. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 28 January 1976; therefore, the time for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017521C071029
David W. Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Designated U. S. military operations, areas, and dates include service in Korea from 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974.