ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009197
Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to a unit that was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 9 February 1966 through 29 January 1969, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009207C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009207 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 WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show he served in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations. DISCUSSION AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009209
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009209 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 was not until just a few years ago that he like many other service members who served in Vietnam, discovered that he was suffering from the condition now known as PTSD. The separation document (DD Form 214) issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009212C071029
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. An ABCMR Letter, with accompanying DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 6 May 1993, confirms that based on his active duty service and service in Korea, the applicant is entitled to the following awards: National Defense Service Medal (NDSM); KSM with 2 bronze service stars; UNSM; Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. Therefore, the Board requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009220
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009220 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009225
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009225 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. d. Witness affidavit of support, dated 8 August 2006, and the witness WD AG Form 53-55. e. WD AGO Form 65-10 (Medical Department Red Cross Identification Card) Number 199280. f. 2nd Infantry Division Association...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009227C080407
Thomas M. Ray | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) he received be added to the list of awards contained in Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his 21 January 1985 separation document (DD Form 214). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009230
The applicant states that he received the medal and the orders awarding him the Purple Heart; however, it was not included on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009235
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 ( Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart, the already awarded Bronze Star Medal, with "V" Device, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: by adding the already-awarded Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009236
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his effective date and date of rank (DOR) for lieutenant colonel (LTC/O-5) from 11 August 2005 to 22 February 2005. If the applicant was assigned to the position on 22 February 2005, documentation would have to be provided by the 89th Regional Readiness Command verifying 22 February 2005, as the date he was assigned to a lieutenant colonel's position. In the processing of this case an advisory opinion was requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009240C080407
Jerome L. Pionk | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that in the case of a member of the Selected Reserve of a RC who no longer meets the qualifications for membership in the Selected Reserve solely because the member is unfit because of physical disability, the Secretary concerned may, for purposes of Section 12731 of this title, determine to treat the member as having met the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009243C080213
There is no evidence of record to show that he was recalled to active duty after his September 1961 separation. In October 1962, the President confronted the Soviet ambassador with the findings. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009250
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He further adds that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge after his separation and that he was also awarded the Army Commendation Medal and has a copy of the orders and certificate, and that neither award is shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009253
The applicants military records are not available to the Board. Based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II, the FSM is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal, and correction of his military records to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a) awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge, based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009256
The applicants DD Form 214 dated 15 November 1997 confirms that she completed 1 year and 11 days of creditable service and that she was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal. 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. Evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009257
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Combat Infantryman Badge, Certificate of Appreciation for Active Duty Service, and any unit awards to which he is entitled. Records show that the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009260C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009260 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he deployed to Iraq twice and to add the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) and the Global War on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009261
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 National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal. It 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. The applicant served on active duty during a qualifying period of time for award of the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009264C080213
The applicant, the son of a former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM be awarded the Purple Heart and any other applicable medals. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 9 October 1918; and b. correcting his records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Army of Occupation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009265C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009265 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 service medical records are not available; therefore, it cannot be determined what his medical condition was during his service or at the time of his separation or that any medical condition rendered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009267
The applicant states that: a. she has two DA forms 1059 showing she completed Phase I of BNCOC; b. she has completed the Warrior Leadership Course in 2006 and would like to have the DA Form 1059 for PLDC removed; c. she was awarded a certificate of achievement that is showing the wrong year; and d. she only needs one DD Form 214 in her OMPF. The applicant's records also show that she was released from active duty on 23 October 1999 in accordance with chapter 4 of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009272
On 18 December 1978, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. At the time of his discharge the applicant stated his reasons for going AWOL had to do with his dislike for the United States Army because of the way he was treated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009274
The applicant's documentation showing approval of his request for discharge is unavailable for review; however, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 6 February 1970 and was furnished an undesirable discharge, characterized as UOTHC, in pay grade E-1. On 28 September 1978, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. The evidence shows that the applicant voluntarily requested discharge, for the good of the service, under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009286
On 5 May 1967, the applicants commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the Army due to unfitness, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. He received nonjudicial punishment on 18 January 1967 for AWOL and was court-martialed three times, the last time being on 24 April 1967 for AWOL. Accordingly, on 3 July 1967 he was discharged with an undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009309
The applicant states, in effect, that he has been searching the Internet in the past two years and has recently found material about the history of the 66th Infantry Division during World War II (WWII) that supports his entitlement to award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Bronze Star Arrowhead. The ABCMR reviewed the applicant's request for reconsideration and determined that, although it was received within one year of the ABCMR's original decision, it did not include any new evidence or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009312
Paragraph 040301 states that before 15 September 1981, certain provisions of law governing separation from the active list required refund of severance pay upon a member's retirement. Paragraph 040302 states that lump-sum severance pay must be recouped by deducting from retired pay each month an amount based on the service for which the severance pay was received until the total deducted equals the amount of the severance pay. Table 4-2, of the regulation, states, in pertinent part, that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009313
Counsel states, in effect, that the applicant's Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and the United States Army Physical Disability Agency erred when they did not grant a medical retirement due to his back condition. The VA, using the same medical information available to the United States Army, rated each of his knees at ten percent disabling. This provision of the regulation allows an applicant to request reconsideration of an earlier ABCMR decision if the request is received within one year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009314C080407
The evidence of record confirms that at the time the applicant completed his SBP election in 1985, he was not married. It further shows that he attempted to enroll for "Spouse Only" coverage in 1992, when he completed a new DD Form 1883 and again in 2003, when he applied for retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected Spouse and Children, Full Coverage, Option C (Immediate Coverage) on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009316
The applicant requests, in effect, that the reason for his honorable discharge be changed to show that his hearing loss was aggravated by military service. On 10 December 1970, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, due to physical disability that existed prior to service. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant requested to be discharged due to his hearing loss that existed prior to his entry in the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009324C080407
Jeffrey C. Redmann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence confirming that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. Further, the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in the applicant's service record, or in Item 33 of his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009331
The applicant served his extended ADSW tour and the State of California issued retirement orders and Federal recognition withdrawal orders with effective dates of 30 September 2006. Upon retirement, the applicant began receiving retired pay, but he was not credited with service from 14 July 2004 through 12 September 2006 because no Federal recognition orders had been published extending his Federal recognition beyond his original MRD. State Adjutants General are the approving authority for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009334C080213
On 3 September 2000, the applicants commander initiated separation proceedings under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c for serious misconduct. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) states that SPD JKK is used for an involuntary discharge when the reason for discharge is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2). The evidence of record shows that he was in fact recommended for discharge for both drug use and larceny.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009339
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009339 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show foreign service in Panama and Honduras. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to change item 12f...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009342
The applicant's records show that she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for a period of 6 years in pay grade E-1 on 23 June 1980. Item 42j (Specific Option/Program Enlisted For) of Section VI (Enlistment Options Accepted) of the DD Form 1966/7 shows the applicant enlisted for: "Headquarters, 4013th U.S. Army Garrison, 300 Miller Road Bossier City, Louisiana, 71112, Unit Identification Code (UIC) W8MFAA; Alternate Training Program in accordance with Army Regulation 140-111 (U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009348C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009348 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 item 22 (Date of Induction) and item 24 (Date of Entry into Active Service) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to read 27 March 1946. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009351
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Parachutist Badge, with a bronze service star [to denote a combat jump] and the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal, for the period 5 October 1965 to 7 July 1967, based on completion of a period of qualifying military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009355
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009355 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 6 June 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 14 June 1973, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009359
Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records. The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his last name as "M******e" instead of "T****s." 2. Evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted and served under the same last name...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009360
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his separation shows he was discharged under chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-120 (Personnel Separations; Officer Resignations and Discharges), for misconduct, moral or professional dereliction, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009362
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with a separation date of 15 July 1969, be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records which show that he was awarded the CIB. The applicant's military service records do not contain orders for the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009363
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009363 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his correct rank and all awards and decorations to which he is entitled. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009364
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 physically disabled with a rating of 20 percent due to type 2 diabetes. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was honorably released from active duty, not by reason of physical disability, and transferred to the USAR. The DD Form 214 is a record of the applicant's period of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009366
The applicant requests correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. Army Regulation 601-210 provides that enlisted personnel discharged as a result of a court-martial conviction will be assigned an RE-4 code. He was discharged as a result of a special court-martial conviction and although the Army Discharge Review Board upgraded his discharge to a general discharge, he is not entitled to an honorable discharge as his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009368
The applicant's military personnel records show he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by awarding him the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009381C080213
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. During his time in the USMCR and the ARNG he earned 50 or more retirement points per retirement year, sufficient to qualify as a good retirement year. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served 17 years, 11 months, and 6 days of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009382
There is no indication in the record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to request a change in the narrative reason for his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. 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 reason for discharge. In the absence of any evidence of record or independent evidence to the contrary, it is concluded that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009389
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20060010001, on 22 February 2007. The applicant informed the writer that his injury was caused by a burn from hot shrapnel during a German bombing and that he treated the injury himself until it healed, leaving his fingers deformed. The additional evidence shows that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009394
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 31 (Military Qualifications and Date) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge on 20 August 1944 per official record based on War Department Circular Number 186. The applicant's WD AGO 53-55 shows that he served in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater between 7 December 1941 and 8 November 1945 and he participated in two named campaigns.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009396
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his discharge document to show one silver service star, for the Ardennes, Normandy, Northern France, Central Europe, and Rhineland, to be worn on his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to a unit that received occupation credit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the award of the Army of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009398
The applicant, the daughter of the former service member (FSM), requests that the FSMs records be corrected to show that he changed his election in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) from spouse and dependent children coverage to former spouse coverage. The divorce decree stated in pertinent part that the FSM was required to provide SBP coverage for his former spouse. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...