ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005265
His DD Form 214 also shows that he had 1 year of Foreign Service while he was in the Army. The available records indicate that the applicant is entitled to have the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) included on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 to show that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (Second Award) and the Army Commendation Medal; and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005266
State circumstances under which wounds or injuries were incurred and date of onset) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 33 (Report of Physical Examination of Enlisted Personnel Prior to Discharge, Release from Active Duty or Retirement), dated 16 September 1945, contains the entry "(a) Skin condition-June 1944 363rd Station Hospital, New Guinea. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge), dated 17 September 1945, shows he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005271
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his period of service and awards. The current standard for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal is 3 years of qualifying service, but as little as one year is required for the first award in those cases when the period of service ends with the termination of active Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005273
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005273 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. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005281
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005281 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. On 4 May 1972, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005285
The applicant requests, in effect, further adjustment to his date of rank for captain. The applicant states, in effect, that he would like his date of rank to captain changed from 18 April 2000 to 1 April 1999 based on a change to the time in grade promotion policy under the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA). He was promoted to captain effective 18 April 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005298
On 14 May 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed the applicant's military records and all other available evidence and denied the applicant's request for a change in the character and reason of discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Ann M. Campbell ______________________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005300C071029
The applicant requests that his Legion of Merit be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 April 2007. The applicant provides a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award); Headquarters, U. S. Forces Command Permanent Orders 54-2, dated 23 February 2007; his retirement orders; his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 April 2007; and his Officer Record Brief. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005302
The FSM's military service records contain a DD Form 4 dated 10 April 1965 showing the FSM's Service Number, not his SSN. The FSM placed his signature on the DA Form 1361 (Recommended Findings of Physical Evaluation Board) certifying the information was true and correct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; and b. issuing a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005304
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005304 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 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005313
The applicant's military records are not available for review. However, there is no available evidence to show the dates of this service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005315
The applicant, the daughter of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's service records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries received during WWII. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM's daughter provided an undated letter titled Head Injury of the FSM during WWII.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005317
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005317 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 general orders and there is no evidence in the applicant's service records that show he was awarded the CIB. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005320C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005320 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 campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005323
The applicant contends that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart because of a head wound sustained as a result of combat in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 3. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005325
There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, provided the authority for discharging enlisted personnel for unfitness. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was mature enough to complete his training and receive promotion to private first class and to serve satisfactorily for 17 months prior to his first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005326
The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that the FSM's records be corrected to show that he completed an RCSBP (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan) election certificate and that she be granted a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. Public Law 95-397, the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement, but were not yet age 60, to provide an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005328
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show that she entered active duty on 29 September 2004 instead of 22 January 2005. Evidence of records shows that the applicant was ordered to active duty on 29 September 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214): a. Amending Item 12a to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005330C071029
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member was credited with participating in while serving in the ETO. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for his exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy in the ETO between 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005343
In a third affidavit submitted by the applicant, Mr. K****, a licensed attorney who has known the FSM from 1980 until his death in 2006 and who is also related to the FSM, states that he had numerous discussions with the FSM regarding the SBP, retirement benefits, and financial planning. Although the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, Missouri has informed the applicant that there is no DD Form 1883 on file showing that the FSM elected RCSBP coverage, this does not mean that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005367
Public Law 99-661, enacted 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. While the divorce decree does not require the applicant to provide SBP to his former spouse, it is his desire to do so. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show that he timely elected to participate in SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005369
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and Overseas Service Bars. Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded of the Good Conduct Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005375
Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), indicates, in pertinent part, that to be eligible for retired pay, an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (a) attained age 60; (b) completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service; and, (c) served the last 8-years of his or her qualifying service as a Reserve Component (RC) Soldier. Under this law,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005376
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005376 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 he be awarded the Purple Heart and it be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005381C071029
Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 25 October 1995, the Commander, United States Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center (EREC) notified the applicant's command that his QMP appeal had been carefully reviewed by a Department of the Army (DA) Stand- By Advisory Board (STAB) and disapproved. Therefore, the SPD and RE code assignment were appropriate and remain valid based on the authority and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005392
On 25 February 1987, the separation authority approved the request for separation and ordered the applicant be issued an honorable discharge with an RE-3 code. This includes anyone with a Department of the Army imposed bar to reenlistment in effect at time of separation, or separated for any reason (except length of service retirement) with 18 or more years of active federal service. The "KGF" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 16-5a or b of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005394
On 17 September 1975, charges were preferred under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for violation of Article 86, AWOL, from 29 July to 27 August 1975 (29 days); and from 8 to 9 September 1975 (1 day). In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 30 September 1975,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005398
The applicant states, in effect, that while he was serving in the Republic of Vietnam, he sustained and was treated for a fragment wound in February 1969. The applicant provided copies of the following documentations in support of his application: a. Self-authored letter responding to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial letter dated 4 April 2007 of his request for award of the Purple Heart dated 25 August 2006. b. However, the original Board consideration of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005401C071029
Ronald D. Gant | |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 amended to add the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), and the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal, established by the fiscal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005407
The commander informed the applicant that the least favorable characterization of service he could receive would be under other than honorable conditions. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his general discharge on 4 November 1993. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs and was issued a general discharge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005411C071108
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's record shows that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 21 July 1969. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Meritorious Unit Citation, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005414C071029
The applicant requests that item 18 of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 2003 be corrected to read, “Ordered to Active Duty in support of Operation Noble Eagle IAW Title 10 USC Section 12302 HQDA MSG 04121ZJAN02/DAMO- ODM/ORDTYP/MOBORD/HQDA ONE NO 073-02.” 2. The regulatory guidance is to use only the general, statutory cite (i.e., “10 USC 12302”) that provides for Reserve Soldiers to be ordered to active duty and not to use...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005424
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005424 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 7 August 1962, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 by reason of unsuitability and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005432
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005434
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Good Conduct Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005437
He states that he is qualified for the CAB, GWOTEM, and GWOTSM but his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) does not show these awards, it only reflects his time in Iraq. Only one award of the GWOTEM may be authorized to any individual; therefore, second or subsequent awards will not be awarded. The applicant contends that he should be awarded the GWOTEM and the GWOTSM because he served in Iraq during 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005474
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 January 2004 be corrected to show his proper date of entry onto active duty and all awards received during his period of active duty service. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, oath of office and accession orders onto active duty, copies of the award order and certificate for the Defense Superior Service Medal, two separate Legion of Merit award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005485
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 23 September 1996, the date of his discharge. On 16 September 1996, the separation authority approved the recommendation for the applicant's discharge and directed that he be issued a general discharge with his service characterized as under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005493C071029
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his entitlement to the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005496
If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. The applicant's records show that he was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 19 May 2005 upon his initial appointment in the MTARNG as a captain. Evidently, his Federal Recognition packet was lost which required that he be considered by a second MTARNG Federal Recognition Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005505
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to allow early consideration for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC) based on the 2006 Reserve Component Selection Board (RCSB) promotion criteria. The applicant states that the 14 months during the period 29 June 1989 through 27 August 1990 he spent in the Inactive (Individual) (sic) Ready Reserve (IRR) status was not counted toward his promotion to captain (CPT) or major (MAJ) even though he did not resign his Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005517
On 4 March 1988, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service. Both the company and battalion commanders recommended that the applicant be discharged expeditiously under Chapter 10 for the good of the service based on the fact that the applicant had shown a consistent record of misconduct to include a Summary-Court Martial conviction for being AWOL and use of a controlled substance. Item 21 (Time Lost), of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005520
The applicant's request for her son, the FSM, to be awarded the Purple Heart and the supporting evidence were carefully considered. The Board noted that the FSM was not recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart by proper authority at the time of his death. As a result the Board recommends that all Department of the Army Records of the former service member be corrected by posthumously awarding him the Purple Heart for the incident resulting in his death and issuing an appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005530
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. There is sufficient evidence to correct the record to show the listed awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 18 April 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam; b. deleting the Army Commendation Medal; and c. adding to his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005532C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. By regulation, the name listed on a member's record will be entered in Item 1; the place of entry onto active duty as recorded on a member's initial enlistment contract will be entered in Item 7a; the total amount of overseas service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in Item 12f; and the first fully term of service entry in Item 18 will show the member has completed his first full term if his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005537C071029
There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. In the absence of a proper award authority for this decoration, the applicant may request award of the Army Commendation Medal under the provisions of Section 1130 of Title 10, United States Code. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005538C071108
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. This same regulation states that a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. Records show the applicant participated in five campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005546
On 25 July 1980, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. On 28 April 1982 the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was given medical care on several occasions during the time of his initial training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005549
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). He states that the award period for the NDSM is 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 and his military discharge records do not indicate this award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005550
Counsel essentially states that the applicant's case appears to be yet another case wherein a member of the United States Army National Guard was not well-served, and denied due process before PEB proceedings. On 28 June 2006, the applicant, on his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board [PEB] Proceedings) [enclosure 4], did not concur with the informal PEB proceedings, but waived a formal hearing. As a result, his entitlement to incapacitation pay was correctly stopped effective 17 May...