ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002819
On 29 January 1970, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, for misconduct, with an undesirable discharge. On 4 September 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was arrested by civil authorities and was charged with grand larceny of an automobile and gasoline.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002824
Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, authorizes award of the Vietnam Service Medal for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Records show that the applicant served in four campaigns in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Item 24 of his DD Form 214, with an effective date of 31 October 1970, the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (5th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002829C080407
He states that he was confined to a civilian facility in Washington State in 2003, and his command, although supportive of him, failed to process his discharge so in 2005, when he was released from the facility, he was still on active duty. Instead of consulting records of any kind, the transition office at Fort Lewis, Washington typed up an illegal separation document (DD Form 214) and picked a random date in 2003 to back date it to. A member is not entitled to pay and allowances if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002837C071029
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. On 20 May 1992, an informal PEB recommended the applicant be placed on the TDRL due to a diagnosis of rectal carcinoma with septic shock with a 100 percent disability rating. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002840C071029
The applicant states that she has never been a homosexual. Military records available were her DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 January 1957; her Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 23 January 1957; a recommendation for promotion, and her separation orders, dated 3 March 1959. Ms. Ga___ stated that at the time they served together the applicant was engaged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002870
The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal which is not shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. The applicant's record shows that the applicant participated in six campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002872
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002873C071029
The resulting approved sentence was a BCD. Given his undistinguished record of service and the severity of the offenses for which he was convicted, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support clemency in this case. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year statute of limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002876C071029
The applicant states, in effect, that actually thought he had already been awarded the AGCM and when he requested to be issued his medals, he thought he would receive the AGCM; however, when he did not receive the award, he realized the AGCM was not included in the list of awards entered on his separation document (DD Form 214). By regulation, a member is eligible to receive an AGCM for each three-year period of honorable active duty service and while there is no automatic entitlement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002881C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states that he requested to speak to his SR and rater about the referred report, but the secretary told him they were gone. He claims he received a copy of the OER before it was sent forward and posted it on the Army website with the date of 17 June 2002 entered next to his SR's and rater's signature blocks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002883C071029
Army Regulation 27-10 states, in pertinent part, that enlisted Soldiers (E-5 and above) and officers may petition the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) for transfer of records of nonjudicial punishment from the performance to the restricted portion of the OMPF. Retaining the charge that the applicant failed to pay the debt to Bank of America, when the evidence of her prior bankruptcy proceedings unquestionably exculpates her, appears to be a "clear injustice." As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002899
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002899 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 also requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the weapons qualification badges that he earned. The applicant's military records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002901
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002901 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 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002905
The applicant's personnel service records show she entered active duty on 6 November 2003 and that she was separated from active duty on 22 July 2004 with an honorable characterization of service. Based on the foregoing information, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be amended to show her date entered active duty as 6 November 2003, her separation date as 22 July 2004, and her net active service for this period as 8 months and 17 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002906C071029
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that the time he served as a cadet at the USMA was not included as prior service on his retirement DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows, in Item 12 (Record of Service) that he completed a total of 20 years, 11 months and 23 days of active military service and that he had no prior active or inactive service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002910
United States Army Human Resources Command (St. Louis) memorandum, dated 22 November 2006, informed the applicant that by the direction of the President, she was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army, effective on her acceptance. A DA Form 1506 authenticated by the Chief of the Essential Service Branch of United States Army Human Resources Command (St. Louis) shows the applicant's active duty service in the United States Army Reserve Active Guard/Reserve from 2 July 2005...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002912C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002912 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. Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s World War II military service records are not available to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002913C071029
This regulation states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate campaign or service medal including the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was a radio operator assigned to two advisory teams while in Vietnam. 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 7 March 1968 through 8 October 1969; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002914
On 16 January 2003, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct. On 17 October 2003, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed and approved the applicant's request for an upgrade of his characterization of service from "under other than honorable conditions" to "honorable," changed the reason and authority for discharge from "Army Regulation 635-200, Paragraph 14-12b, Misconduct" to "Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002928C071029
On 26 March 1986, the applicant’s commander initiated action to eliminate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, misconduct – commission of a serious offense, as a result of the applicant’s three positive urinalyses for THC use. On 4 April 1986, the appropriate commander approved the recommendation to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 and directed he receive a general discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002932
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002932 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 are no orders in the applicant's available records which show the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002949
The applicant states, in effect, that he was eligible for promotion 24 months from his initial appointment date of 23 April 2004; however, he was not promoted at that time due to his transfer from the Army National Guard (ARNG) to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The evidence of record also shows that the applicant transferred from the ARNG to the USAR, in the grade of 2LT, effective 12 April 2006, and was considered and selected for promotion to 1LT by the 2006 Administrative Selection Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002950
The applicant requests correction of his deceased brother's, a former service member (FSM), military records to show that he was discharged from enlisted status to accept a battlefield commission. A DD Form 214 for the FSM's period of service ending on 23 February 1951, indicates that he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-365, for the convenience of the government to accept a commission in the Army of the United States. The letter, dated 3 May 1954, shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002972
The applicant requests correction of her military records to adjust her date of commissioning in the United States Army Reserve to 20 January 2006, and reinstate her original date of rank to captain, pay grade O-3. She further states that she intended to request consideration by a Stand-By Advisory Board (STAB) last year, but since most of her records were missing she waited until the January 2007 board. On 1 March 2006, the Secretary of the Defense approved the appointment of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002973C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended to add the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Operation Iraqi Freedom Ribbon (i.e., the Iraq Campaign Medal), and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). The War Department received requests to award the CIB to non-infantry individuals and units employed as infantry during tactical emergencies. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002975
During the processing of this case an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Personnel Division, National Guard Bureau, who opined that in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155, chapter 2, paragraph 2-8, to qualify for promotion a commissioned officer must complete the military educational requirement not later than the day before the selection board convene date. On 12 October 2007, the applicant submitted a rebuttal to the advisory opinion stating that she would like to clarify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002976
The applicant also requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that while the applicant was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, this unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal - First Class Unit Citation based on the Department of the Army General Orders Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002978C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002978 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 home of record (HOR) be changed from Kansas to Tennessee on his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer of Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002999C071029
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any medical treatment records that show the applicant was ever treated for stab wounds or injuries suffered from a beating while serving on active duty, or that he suffered from a disabling physical or mental medical condition that would have supported his separation processing through medical channels. A GD or HD could be issued to members separating under unsuitability provisions of the regulation, as warranted based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003013
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003013 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 Army Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003015
The evidence of record shows, at the time of the applicants separation from active duty, the instructions for recording entries in Item 12 (Description Race) of the DD Form 214 state to enter the Race precisely as shown on the enlistment record filed with the Service Record. The applicants military Service Record is not available to the Board. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the applicants Race (i.e., being recorded as Black);...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003024
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003024 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, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for former spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003028C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to reflect his correct name. However, while the validity of his birth certificate and the name listed is not in question, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was inducted, served, and was separated under the name as it is currently listed on all records and documents contained in his Official Military Personnel File. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003032
The applicant states that he was wounded in the Republic of Vietnam and was told he would receive a Purple Heart. There are no medical records in the applicant's official military personnel file. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003033C071029
On 31 May 1977, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The record clearly shows the applicant requested discharge to avoid a trial by court-martial that could...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003036C071108
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. On 15 May 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Under Other Than honorable Conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant requested a discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003042C071029
On 28 July 1969, the applicant completed a psychiatric evaluation. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003057
The applicant requests correction of her father's records, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal. The FSM's DA Form 106, shows that the FSM submitted this form on 4 October 1945 requesting he be awarded the Purple Heart. Records show the applicant participated in two campaigns during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003062
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003062 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. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. There are no orders in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003069
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003069 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), dated 25 January 1971, to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart on 13 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003075C071029
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she separated in March 1990. On 16 March 1990, the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 16 March 1990; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 15 March 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003119
On 10 November 1959, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Evidence of record shows when the applicant was recommended for administrative separation he declined military counsel; waived consideration by a board of officers; and that he elected not to provide a statement in his own behalf prior to his discharge from the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003121
The applicant requests, in effect, that his dishonorable discharge (DD) be upgraded. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD should be upgraded due to the severity of his punishment. The evidence of record failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and upon which the severity of the punishment imposed could be moderated with an upgrade of the applicant's dishonorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003125
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003125 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 REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003128
There is no evidence that the applicant received permanent Federal Recognition as a second lieutenant from the National Guard Bureau within the 6 month period required by National Guard/Army regulations. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 21 May 2005, upon his initial appointment in the LAARNG as a second lieutenant. Based on the recommendations of the second LAARNG Federal Recognition Board, the National Guard Bureau issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003134
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003134 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 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the applicant was awarded the Soldier's Medal and the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003139
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. The applicant's record shows that the applicant participated in one campaign during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for a wound sustained in the Republic of Vietnam on 9 November 1970;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003146C071113
There are no orders in the applicant’s military service records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Although there are no orders or evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence of record shows that while serving in Vietnam during the period under review, the applicant was an infantryman performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry company during such time as the unit was engaged in active ground combat,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003158
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 3 (Grade), of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), be correct to show the entry "SGT" (sergeant) instead of the entry "PFC" (private first class). The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 29 March 1946, the date of his separation from active duty. Technical Manual 12-235, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, which provided policy and guidance in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003161
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded to a general discharge, under honorable conditions. On 23 August 1985, the separation authority approved the recommendation for the applicant's discharge and directed that he be issued an UOTHC discharge. Individuals in pay grades E-5 and above must be processed for separation upon discovery of a drug offense.