ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005553C071029
The applicant provides the following documents in support of the application: FSM's Certificate of Disability for Discharge (WD AGO Form 40) and Separation Document (WD AGO Form 53-55); FSM Death Certificate; Applicant Birth Certificate; and Applicant Power of Attorney. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders or other documents in the FSM's reconstructed NPRC file that show he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005554
The applicant requests correction of Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) and 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 17 March 2007, to reflect his prior active and inactive service. It also states, in pertinent part, that the DD Form 214 will be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. Although the applicant has completed 15 years and 22 days of prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005580
The applicant requests, in effect, that his date of rank (DOR) for staff sergeant (SSG/E-6) be adjusted from 5 October 2006 to 16 June 2001. While the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) was reviewing the issue of reinstating his rank to sergeant first class (SFC/E-7), he had asked the Board to also review his DOR for SSG/E-6. It states, in pertinent part, that on enlistment in the Regular Army following discharge from the USAR, the DOR of the enlistment grade is the same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005589
On 19 November 1989, he elected Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP), option C, immediate coverage for his survivors on Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate, DD Form 1883. The applicants election to participate in the RCSBP was an irrevocable decision which rolled over into the SBP upon his reaching age 60. The applicant will have a one-year window of opportunity to terminate SBP coverage between the second and third year anniversary following the date the applicant started to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005598
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. 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 Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), and one silver service star to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005600
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. He also states that he was informed he would receive the Purple Heart, but it was not on his Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 214) when he was released from active duty. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005606
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was AWOL on 3 March 1980. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was AWOL for the periods 25 September 1980 through 9 October 1980 and 9 November 1980 through 21 January 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005607
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam. Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 shows that based on the applicant's dates of service in the Republic of Vietnam, he participated in the following two campaigns: the Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969 and the Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005608
Further, the letter shows the applicant requested that his file be checked to see if an error was made in the amount of combat pay he was entitled to receive based on being wounded in action in Korea, time spent in the hospital, and for the time prior to being wounded. The letter shows that based on the Combat Duty Pay Act of 1952, combat pay was provided to individuals who were members of military units in Korea that qualified as combat units for six days during a month. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005620C071029
At the close of World War II, a review was conducted of the CIB criteria with consideration being given to creating either additional badges or authorizing the CIB to cavalry and armor units. As there is some evidence of record to show the applicant did not perform infantry duties for the 3 and one-half months he was in Vietnam and as there is no evidence that the applicant actively participated in ground combat as a member of an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence to show he met...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005629
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005629 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 in the applicant's records and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to show that he was eligible for promotion board consideration; his records were reviewed by a properly convened...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005642
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) to show that she was a Prisoner for War (POW) and that she be awarded the POW Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's unit of assignment served a period of qualifying service for award of the Army of Occupation Medal, with Germany Clasp. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005645
The applicant requests, in effect, that his service in Qatar and Kuwait be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 635-5, in pertinent part, directs that when an active duty Soldier is deployed with his or her unit during the period covered by the DD Form 214, an entry will be made in Item 18 to show the name of the country deployed to and the inclusive dates in YYYY/MM/DD format. The evidence that the applicant submitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005648
Department of the Army, General Orders Number 35, dated 8 April 1952, show that the Heavy Machine Gun Platoon, Company M, 35th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation, (currently known as the Presidential Unit Citation), for outstanding performance of duty and extraordinary heroism against the enemy in the Republic of Korea during the period 6 September 1951 through 8 September 1951. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005658
The applicant's October 2006 LES shows that he had a balance of 49.5 days of accrued leave, lost 19 days, and 17 use/lose leave. On 5 February 2007, the G1 replied to the applicant's question, "Can a Soldier without any SLA and with a leave balance of 87 days retire on 30 September and cash in 31 days of leave on 30 September and go into transition leave for the remainder of October and November"? The applicant reported for his final outprocessing on 29 September 2006, one day prior to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005665C071029
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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. The need for health care alone is not a basis that would warrant upgrading the applicant’s discharge to either honorable or general based upon clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005672
Member Mr. James R. Hastie Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) for the period 2004 01 through 2004 02 and the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states, in effect, that the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) had provided inaccurate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005674
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart and promotion to pay grade E5. This publication shows that the 11th Aviation Company, during the time of the applicant's assignment, was cited in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 11, dated 1973, for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and in DAGO Number 42, dated 1972, for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005695
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he was promoted to major, pay grade O4, with a date of rank and effective date of 1 July 2006. The applicant states, in effect, that the effective date for his promotion to major should be changed to 1 July 2006. The evidence clearly shows that The State Adjutant General is solely responsible for setting promotion priorities and making position assignments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005697
The applicant requests, in effect, that his award certificate for the Bronze Star Medal, dated 26 November 2005, for the period 2 February 2005 to 30 September 2005, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal on two occasions by two different commanders for the same deployment which occurred by his transferring from one squadron to another. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005703C071029
The FSM'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. 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 being wounded in action in Northern France in September 1944 and showing his entitlement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005705
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise appear, that the record is in error or unjust. _____Jeffrey C. Redmann____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070005705 SUFFIX RECON YYYYMMDD DATE BOARDED 20070920 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UD DATE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005707C071029
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the ROK-KWSM. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005713
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005713 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 Social Security (SSN) be corrected in his military service records. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant's SSN as xxx-84-xxxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005715
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005715 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 states, in effect, that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge in the field while serving in Vietnam but it was never recorded on item 24, of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005722C071029
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 10 May 1985, the applicant’s commander advised him he was being considered for elimination under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct. On 7 June 1985, the applicant was discharged, with a general discharge, in pay grade E-5, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 14, for misconduct – drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005724
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005724 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 23 December 1985, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of patterns of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished a General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005726
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005726 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 his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 May 2005 be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005728
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005736C071108
The Army Awards Branch at Human Resources Command has advised that units normally maintained official, and sometimes unofficial, records of qualifying combat assaults and awarded the Air Medal to individuals upon completion of the required number of missions. The evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal during the period 16 May 1969 through 17 May 1970. Records show that the applicant participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005755
He was promoted to private first class (PFC)/E-3 on 1 September 2001; he was promoted to specialist (SPC)/E-4 on 1 September 2002; and he was reduced to PVT/E-1 on 19 December 2002. c. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. The applicant contends that he is entitled to correction of his records to show his rank as SPC/E-4 and that his service awards be listed on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005760C071029
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. An UD was normally considered appropriate for members separating under this provision of the regulation. However, the evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005761C071029
Gerald J. Purcell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the unit listed in Item 6 (Organization) of his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005773
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005773 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 record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 August 1966, at the age of 17 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The evidence of record shows that the applicant had a pattern of shirking by having gone...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005788
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show award of meritorious unit commendations, valorous unit awards, and any other unit awards given to his unit during World War II. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. A review of the applicant's available records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 show he is entitled to the following awards for his service in the Philippines.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005803
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for former spouse coverage. The applicant states that when he retired from the United States Army on 1 August 1993, he had elected SBP coverage for his spouse. It appears that the applicant intended to comply with the court order to provide his SBP coverage to his first wife and that his not making a former spouse election at the time of his divorce was due to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005804C071113
The applicant requests in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to a discharge under honorable conditions. The recommendation was based on the applicant’s three courts-martial conviction for being AWOL. After carefully evaluating the evidence submitted by the applicant and the evidence of record in this case, it is determined that the applicant’s discharge processing was conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and that the character of his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005855
The applicant requests, in effect, remission or cancellation of his indebtedness to the United States Government in the amount of $16,000.00. The objectives of remission or cancellation are to remit or cancel debts to the U.S. Army that are considered to be unjust and to end hardship or undue suffering. Therefore, his request for remission or cancellation of this debt, or to extend the length of his payments, should not be granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005860
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005860 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 his student loan be paid off under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted for the LRP incentive up to $65,000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005865
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. Records show that the applicant participated in the five campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005866
Department of the Army, United States Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia Orders A-06-405579, dated 14 June 2004, retained the applicant on active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C 12301(d) to voluntarily participate in the Reserve Component Medical Retention Processing Program for completion of medical care and treatment. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 8 June 2006, shows that he was ordered to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005868
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was retired with a permanent disability; that the skill level of his military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Light Weapon Infantryman) was 2O; that he was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar; that he served overseas; that he completed the Lightning Combat Leaders Course; and that he was promoted to sergeant, pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005873
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a discharge under honorable conditions. On 22 September 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Service) the applicant was issued at the time of his discharge confirms he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005877C071029
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 also shows that, at the time of the applicant's attachment to Headquarters, U. S. Army Vietnam, it was cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 September 1966 through 31 August 1967 by DAGO Number 10, dated 1968. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005880
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005880 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. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 29 September 1988 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of "FOR THE GOOD OF THE SERVICE-IN LIEU OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005881
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The PEB determined that based on medical evidence, the applicant had physical limitations which precluded adequate performance of normal duties associated with his office, grade, rank or rating. The PEB further considered the applicant to have stabilized sufficiently for rating purposes and recommended the applicant's name be removed from the TDRL and the applicant be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005882
He further requests that his undesirable discharge be changed to a general under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was AWOL for the period 13 March 1972 through 21 March 1972. This Record of Proceedings will be filed in his military records so a record of his name will be on hand.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005885
The evidence shows neither of the DD Forms 214 were signed by him. The DD Form 4 in his service record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 June 1969; b. Careful consideration has been given to the applicant's contention that he has been deemed ineligible to receive VA benefits related to inaccuracies of his military record accusing him of going AWOL following 5 months in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005887C071029
Chester A. Damian | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Records at DFAS show the FSM married the applicant on 28 February 1981. By letter dated 2 March 2007, DFAS informed the applicant that SBP costs were not fully paid by the FSM and as a result 100 percent of her monthly SBP annuity payments would be applied to the indebtedness (of $59,833.65).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005895
The applicant requests, in effect, that his constructive service credit be reevaluated and that his date of rank (DOR) be adjusted from 22 February 2006 to 21 November 2003, based on his AMEDD (Army Medical Department) military and civilian education experience. On 22 February 2007, the Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, submitted a memorandum to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), requesting that the Board approve the applicant's DOR adjustment. Paragraph...