ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008609
There is no evidence that the FSM was awarded the Overseas Service Bar, the Valorous Unit Award, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for his service in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that the FSM was awarded posthumously, the Purple Heart Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge, and prior to his death, he was awarded the second Purple Heart Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008637
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008637 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 DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge confirms he was discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge as a result of Court-Martial, in accordance with chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008639
The applicants military medical record contains a DA Form 3082 (Statement of Medical Condition), dated 19 October 1979 that shows the applicant underwent a medical examination and no illnesses or injuries are noted. On 9 November 1979, the separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of paragraph 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the Army and that he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008641
On 12 July 1974, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unfitness and directed the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of his discharge confirms he was discharged and his characterization of service was under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008643
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008643 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant's records show that he was discharged on 21 December 1972 The DD Form 214 he was issued shows that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 with a Bad Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008649
There is no evidence in the available record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contention that he was told that his discharge would be automatically upgraded 6 months after his discharge. ___Linda D. Simmons___ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070008649 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20071114 TYPE OF DISCHARGE DATE OF DISCHARGE DISCHARGE AUTHORITY DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW AUTHORITY ISSUES 1. 360 144.0000/ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGE 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008652
Stone Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. William D. Powers ______________________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070008652 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20071211 TYPE OF DISCHARGE (BCD) DATE OF DISCHARGE 19840312 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR 635-200, Chap...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008660
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008660 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 orders further show that effective on the date of his entry on active duty he was appointed in the grade of CPT and placed on the active duty list (ADL) in the grade of CPT. USAHRC-Alexandria, Virginia Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008665
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008665 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 FSM's military records are not available to the Board. The applicant provided the FSM's original certificate of death from the State of Alabama, which shows the FSM's DOB as 24 May 1925, and the FSM's date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008690C071029
During its original review of the case, the Board found no orders or other documents on file in the applicant's record that show he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. As a result, it concluded there was insufficient evidence to support awarding the applicant the PH. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008696
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008696 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 requested correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008701
The applicant's military service records show that he entered active duty on 6 June 1991. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal 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. However, there is no evidence that he served in Kuwait during the period April 1991 to June 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008708
The applicant requests that all of the awards and decorations to which he is entitled, to include the Combat Infantryman Badge, be included on his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has he submitted any evidence to show that he served in Iraq or the exact dates of his foreign service. Without documented evidence of the dates and location of his foreign service, such as deployment and redeployment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008709
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. AR 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table, dated October 1999, provides instructions for determining the RE code for Active Army Soldiers and Reserve Component Soldiers separated for cause.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008722
The applicant military records are not available to the Board for review. He states that award the Purple Heart Medal followed his return to duty. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008731
The MOS 71N recorded on his DD Form 214 on the date of his reenlistment was his correct primary MOS. This same DD Form 214 shows the applicant held a secondary MOS of 76Y; however, the evidence shows that MOS award orders were not published awarding him this MOS until 13 November 1981. Although MOS award orders were not published until 13 November 1981, the MOS 76Y was acknowledged by the applicant, on 12 July 1979, as being his correct secondary MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008732C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008732 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 records be corrected to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. However, his option selection letter is not available to confirm he had actually requested transfer to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008734C080213
She is currently trying to go in under another branch of Service and is not able to do so due to those codes. On or about 14 March 2006, the applicants commander initiated involuntary separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-8 due to parenthood due to the applicants failure to maintain a valid Family Care Plan. Item 26 of her DD Form 214 shows she was given a separation code of JDG (involuntary discharge under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008735
Skill level 1 identifies positions authorized in pay grades E-3 and E-4; skill level 2 identifies positions authorized in grade E-5; skill level 3 identifies positions authorized in pay grade E-6; skill level 4 identifies positions authorized in pay grade E-7; and skill level 5 identifies positions authorized in pay grades E-8 and E-9. There is no evidence of record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contention that he awarded a 91C3O PMOS while he was in the Army....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008743C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that a DA Form 2627, Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ, be removed from the restricted fiche (R-fiche) of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). It states, in pertinent part, that application for removal of an Article 15 from a Soldier's OMPF based on error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The document will not be removed from a fiche or moved to another part of the fiche unless...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008746
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion to chief warrant officer (CW2) with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 12 November 2006. The applicant was appointed as a WO1 with a date of rank of 12 November 2004 and based on the requirement for completion of 2 years time in grade for promotion to CW2; the applicant was eligible for promotion on 12 November 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all State of California Army National Guard and Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008747
The applicant states that he was wounded twice in the Republic of Vietnam. There is no evidence in his service personnel records that show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. Evidence of records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008756
The applicant provides copies of the "Annual Supplement to the History of the 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate)" dated January to March 1967; three separate 4th Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Combat After Action Reports dated 17 March 1967, 13 April 1967 and 5 May 1967; and two personal witness statements in support of his application. Item 24 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008757
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. The punishment included a reduction to specialist four (pay grade E-4) suspended. The discharge packet is not available in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008759
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 06 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008759 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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008768
The applicant was conditionally promoted to SGM/E-9 with an effective date and DOR of 4 April 2003. The NGB recommended disapproval of the applicant's request based on there being no evidence in the documents provided by the applicant showing he ever completed USASMC. Because the applicant had not completed the USASMC and due to a denial of his request for extension of his service beyond 20 years of active duty, the applicant was reduced to the pay grade of E-8 with an effective date of 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008773C080213
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Around March 1953, the applicant returned to Korea and was assigned to Company F, 15th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division as a Light Weapons Infantryman Leader (military occupational specialty 1745). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge and the ROKWSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008776
The applicant's military service records do not contain a copy of his medical records. Chapter 13 of this regulation, in effect at the time, states in part initiation of separation proceedings is required for Soldiers without medical limitations who have two consecutive failures of the Army Physical Fitness Test, unless the responsible commander chooses to impose a bar to reenlistment per Army Regulation 601-280 (Total Army Retention Program)." The MRI that the applicant submitted shows a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008778
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 Air Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008786
Department of the Army Memorandum, dated 31 August 2006, with subject: Reserve Component Promotion Board Military Education Waiver Guidance states that, in accordance with paragraph 2-15b of Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers), the Chief, Office of Promotions, may grant waivers for non-statutory military education promotion requirements and grant military education waivers to requesting officers. The regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008788C071029
The applicant provided a letter from his former platoon sergeant in the reconstituted Company F, who stated the acting commander of the new company had the names of the men who were to be promoted to squad leaders (Staff Sergeants) [and] to be given to the company clerk. There is no evidence of record at this late date to show the applicant was recommended for promotion to Staff Sergeant (and any “promotion” by the Company F commander would have been a temporary appointment). The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008794
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008794 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 1 October 2007, the Chief, Medical Corps Program Manager, Health Services Directorate, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky, stated that the applicant's constructive credit awarded in June 2004 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008809
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008809 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 records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008816
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his separation shows the following entries: a. Evidence of record shows that the applicant completed 2 months of active military service while attending basic combat training. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was separated under chapter 4 of Army Regulation 635-200 while in training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008822
Item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 31 July 1971, does not show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Distinguished Unit Citation, Korean Unit Citation, or the Purple Heart. There are no service orders in the applicant's records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008823C071029
The applicant requests that the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 April 2005. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant provided evidence to show he was awarded the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon in February 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 April 2005 of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008833
On 15 December 2006, the OSGLI reviewed his appeal and informed the applicant that his documents should be submitted to this Board for further evaluation of his claim. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The medical evidence provided by the applicant was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008843
The applicant's military personnel records do not contain General Orders or other evidence that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's military service records do not contain orders for the 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 corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period of service from 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008868C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008868 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 applicants DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 11 March 1975, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008874
In order for him to be re-appointed as a Medical Service Corps officer and in accordance with Army Regulation 135-101, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) recruiter in the state would have been required to prepare an initial appointment packet to be boarded at USAREC. The evidence submitted by the NGB in their advisory opinion shows that at the time of his appointment on 1 October 2000, USAREC did not cause the applicant to be properly boarded and federally recognized in his appointment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008880
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he was a truck driver for about a month and award of the Air Medal. The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and a copy of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) in support of his application. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was formally trained in and was awarded MOS 05C (Radio Teletype Operator).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008882
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal with 2nd oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with V Device, the Purple Heart, the Soldiers Medal and the Silver Star. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device (RVNCM),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008890
There is no medical evidence of record, and the applicant has provided insufficient evidence, which shows he was injured or wounded due to hostile action during World War II. 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 individual concerned to show award of the World War...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008892
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicants 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 the individual concerned to show award of the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M-16 Bar, the Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008916
He requested, in pertinent part, that his fragmentation wounds from his service in the Republic of Vietnam be documented in his military medical records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008924C080213
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The copy of the Western Union telegram provided by the applicant is accepted as sufficient evidence to show he was wounded in action. 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 in action on 27 September 1944; b. amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to add the Purple Heart and the World War II...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008928
On 16 October 2007, DFAS informed this agency by email that the applicant used the wrong DD Form 2656 and signed it on 15 April 2007 after having been placed on the TDRL. The applicant alleges that she does not remember electing SBP; however, the evidence shows that she completed an SBP Election Certificate, DD Form 2656-5 (the incorrect form for a member being medically retired), on 15 April 2005, after placement on the TDRL. The applicant reviewed her Retiree Account Statement (SBP/RSFPP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008929
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008929 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 changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from spouse and child...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008931
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. On 6 October 1987, the applicant was discharged from the Army pursuant to the sentence of a special court-martial and was issued a BCD. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that his discharge was unjust at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008932
However, the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) the applicant was issued at the time of his discharge confirms he was discharged on 23 February 1965 for unfitness, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations) and his characterization of service was under other than honorable conditions with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a...