ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006720
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart in this case. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006732
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Iraq. On 22 February 2005, the applicant was honorably released from active duty and transferred back to his Army National Guard unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 1 July 2004 while serving in Iraq; b. showing that, in addition to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006733
Item 13 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart because of injuries sustained while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006734
The applicant requests correction of his military records to remove the medical document dated 18 October 1945 that shows "Gonorrhea acute (carded for record)." However, the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, dated 27 December 1945, shows a different seventh digit serial number, his age at the time of the above document shows he was 21 years of age instead of 25 years of age, his home address at the time of entry into the service shows Rt 1, Hermitage, Arkansas instead of Oklahoma that shows on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006736
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and completion of the Sapper Leader Course. The applicant states that he received his Army Commendation Medal after he had signed his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that the Sapper Leader Course was recently recognized by the Army. Evidence of records shows that the applicant had successfully completed the sapper Leader Course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006738
The applicant's records do not show that he requested a transfer to the Retired Reserve. Evidence of records shows that the applicant although qualified to request transfer to the Retired Reserve, he had requested transfer to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) instead. Regardless of the option chosen, the member is entitled to receive retired pay at age 60, but must apply for it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006739
There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. He is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; however, the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show this award among his authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart; the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006740
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006740 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 14 March 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trail by court-martial and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006749
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) within 90 days of when he received his notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was provided proper notification of his eligibility for retired pay and that he had only 90 calendar days in which to submit his election to participate in RCSBP. The applicant has the option of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006754
The applicant also submits two Memorandums for Record (MFRs), authored by the IO dated 16 June 2005, regarding the AR 15-6 Investigation and a false official sworn statement made by the applicant pertaining to adultery; four copies of MFRs, authored by the IO dated 16 June 2005, regarding the AR 15-6 investigation and statements made by another Soldier admitting to adultery and making a false official Sworn Statement; a MFR, authored by the applicant's first sergeant dated 16 June 2005,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006757C071108
The applicant's military service records show that he is a member of the Arizona, Army National Guard (AZARNG) serving as a chaplain in the rank of first lieutenant (1LT). The applicant's military service records show that the AZARNG approved the applicant's appointment as a 1LT in the Chaplain Corps effective 19 July 2006. Records show the applicant was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and awarded permanent Federal Recognition effective 19 July 2006 and that he was not given 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006758
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006758 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, the applicant's records show that on 30 June 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants separation for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006766C071029
The record reveals a disciplinary history that includes a summary court-martial (SCM) conviction and the applicant's acceptance of non-judicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). On 5 May 1995, after carefully considering the applicant's case, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and it denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Although an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006767
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds by military medical personnel, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006779
The applicant went AWOL and his commanding officer put him in for the under other than honorable conditions discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant's records show that he was convicted by a general court-martial and a special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006780C071113
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006780 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. An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for members separating under these provisions; however, he received a discharge under honorable conditions. After carefully evaluating the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006784
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 9 (Command to Which Transferred), of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), be corrected. It states, in pertinent part, that item 9 (Command to Which Transferred) will be completed to show the entry of "NA" when the applicant is placed on the AUS (Army of the United States) Retired List and not transferred to the Retired Reserve (applicable to RA enlisted (with 30 or more years AFS (Active Federal Service)); or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006791
Incorporated herein by reference are military records, which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board of Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20040009383, on 23 August 2005. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant has provided to the Board sufficient evidence to support reversing its previous decision by correcting his military record to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds incurred on 19 March 1969 in the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006793
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was assigned at Blue Lancer Valley in the Republic of Korea. On 21 July 1968, the applicant was assigned to Headquarters and Company A, 702nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Republic of Korea for duty as a weapons support radar repairman. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006801
The applicants commander initiated elimination action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct. On 2 August 1985, the appropriate authority approved the elimination packet and waiver of the rehabilitative transfer requirement and directed the applicant receive a general under honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006806C071029
David W. Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Paragraph 5-13 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members with a personality disorder (not amounting to a disability) that interferes with assignment to or performance of duty. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006808
The applicant requests removal of reduction orders from her records. On 30 March 2000, the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, St. Louis, Missouri, published Orders Number 090-1 reducing the applicant from SSG/E-6 to SGT/E-5 effective 30 March 2000 and with a date of rank of 1 July 1992 under the authority of Army Regulation 140-158 (Enlisted Personnel Classification, Promotion, and Reduction). Evidence of record shows that the applicant completed BNCOC on 15 August 2000, less than year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006817
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, there is no evidence in his service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds, and the applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Memorandum dated 30 March 1966, shows that the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006821
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show that she was promoted to staff sergeant, pay grade E6. Orders R-08-685644, United States Army Human Resources Command, 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, Missouri, dated 15 August 2006, ordered the applicant, effective 11 September 2006, to active duty in AGR status as a sergeant, pay grade E5, to the 302nd Transportation Corps Company, Fort Eustis, Virginia, for a period of 3 years. The advisory opinion provided that that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006822C071108
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The primary record available to this Board is the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) with an effective date of separation of 23 March 1956. Although the applicant's military service records were not available it is presumed that the Army's processing of the applicant for discharge was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006826C071029
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. However, the record does contain a properly constituted separation document that contains the authority and reason for the applicant's separation, and there is a presumption of regularity attached to this document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006827
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his correct name. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The notarized letter from the applicant's mother, states that the applicant had enlisted under his correct name [not the name he served under] and that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006828C080407
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Department of the Army (DA), Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, Memorandum, dated 10 February 2005, Subject: Promotion of Reserve Component (RC) Officers on a Promotion List Resulting from a Mandatory Promotion Board; Promotion Memorandum, dated 10 August 2000; IRR Transfer Orders, dated 27 June 2002; Promotion Orders, dated 31 May 2005; and ARNG Separation Orders, dated 20 February 2002. Headquarters,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006842C071029
On 15 August 1974, the appropriate authority approved the request and directed the applicant be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 16 August 1974, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 10, discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006847
At the time of his application, the applicant was serving as member of the Tennessee Army National Guard in the rank of major, with a DOR of 17 November 2004. The letter of support provided by the applicant clearly discusses the circumstances surrounding the delay of his promotion, his personal hardship as a result of being mobilized, and the personnel concerns with establishing a new mobilization site. In the applicant's case, he was not assigned to a major's position until 17 November 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006849
Section 9 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations) of the applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) show that Headquarters, United States Army Special Forces, Vietnam Special Orders 76, dated 22 July 1964 awarded him the "Medical Badge." Evidence of record shows that the applicant completed the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces Parachute training on 24 May 1964. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006851
The applicant states, in effect, that he changed his name on 22 January 2007 and his records should be updated to reflect the change. He was advised that a change of name to his official records is made only after an administrative examination of the evidence and approval by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The evidence shows that the applicant changed his full legal name from "B____ C________ L____" to T____ A____ G____" on 22 January 2007, after his separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006852
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded in order to receive service-connected compensation. On 13 February 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge characterized as UOTHC and that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006853
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006853 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. DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows the applicant was assigned the Service Number 51581322 by the Induction Station on 30 September 1965. Evidence of record clearly shows the applicant's Service Number is US xx581xxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006861
The applicant requests correction of the military occupational specialty (MOS) on his WD AG Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) from Tank Driver 1736 to Infantry and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 31 (Military Qualifications and Date) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 12 (Military Occupational Specialty) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 100 shows that the applicant performed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006862
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. By law, a member who was not married upon becoming eligible to participate in the RCSBP, but who later marries may elect to participate in the RCSBP. In this case, the FSM and applicant were married on 13 June 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006869
The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show she is entitled to a 15-year non-regular retirement based on her medical disqualification from the United States Army Reserve (USAR). On 19 September 2006, HRC, St. Louis, Missouri, informed the applicant by memorandum that the PEB determined that she was unfit for duty and that she was permanently disqualified and must be separated from the USAR. On 18 October 2006, HRC St. Louis, Missouri, published Orders Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006871
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to a second award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006874C071029
On 12 March 1986, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. On 14 April 1986, the applicant was discharged, with a general under honorable conditions discharge, in pay grade E-2, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006890
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006890 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006891C071113
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) specifically governed award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to Army forces operating in South Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006895
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006895 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 her records be corrected to show that she had foreign service in Kuwait. The DA Form 638 shows that the applicant was recommended for an AAM for the period 15 January 2003 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006900
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006900 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 reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his military records to show that he was discharged on 31 December 1982. The applicant states that he disagrees with the decision of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006916C071029
On 3 May 1974, the applicant accepted NJP for breaking restriction. The separations regulation states that an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge normally is appropriate for a Soldier who is discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial. _____Hubert O. Fry______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20070006916 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |2007/10/23 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |UD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |1975/11/20 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR 635-200 C10 | |DISCHARGE REASON...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006918
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006918 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 undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. However, the applicant's records contain a copy of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006930
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006930 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 DD Form 214 with the ending period of 28 July 1969 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006935
The applicant states, in effect, he was awarded the CIB while he was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, but he did not have any orders for the award. The applicant's records show that he 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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006938C080407
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he served in combat in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and was never awarded the CIB. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006947C071108
The applicant requests in effect, that the MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) 11C (Indirect Fire Infantryman) be added to his DD form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty). Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) of the applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that he was awarded the MOS 94B, Cook, as his primary MOS on 28 March 1969. The applicant’s DA Form 20 confirms he was trained in and awarded MOS 94B (Cook) and that he was assigned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006959C071029
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 November 1981, the applicant was honorably discharged for immediate reenlistment.