ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009750
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show his rank as private first class. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant arrived in the United States as a private on 16 July 1945, and was discharged on 15 October 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009753
On 20 August 1990, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service. In his request he stated he understood he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been filed against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which could authorize the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009756
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show award of the American Campaign Medal. The applicants military records for the period from 1943 through 1945 are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence clearly shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the American Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009770C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009770 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 | 20070009773
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his overseas service and awards of the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the 75th Ranger Regiment Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009776
The applicant requests that item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009777
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his separation shows he completed 3 years, 9 months, and 25 days of creditable military service during this period; b. reenlisted on 11 March 1959 for 6 years and was honorably discharged on 1 October 1963 for the purpose of immediate reenlistment. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 6 years and 6 months of creditable military service during this period. Evidence of record shows that the applicant's computation of active military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009786
The applicant requests, in effect, to have his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 1 March 1972, corrected to show his actual active duty service time. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 January 1970 for a period of three years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting Item 22b of the applicants DD Form 214 to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009789C080407
Thomas M. Ray | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, effect, that his 23 October 1992 discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date in lieu of being discharged. An Under Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 29 October 1999, granted former members of the Reserve Components (RC), who are eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009802
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show 20 years of service. The applicant's US Army Personnel Command, Chronological Statement of Retired Points, dated 9 August 2007, shows that the applicant completed 12 years of qualifying service for retirement during the period 11 March 1969 through 19 October 1985. Absent evidence to show that he completed additional service not shown on his Chronological Statement of Retired Points, there is no basis to amend the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009803
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military service records show that he entered active duty on 10 August 1983. The applicant contends that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge so that he can obtain his benefits due to his disablements and that he served on active duty during the Grenada War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009806
Item 21 (Time Lost) of the applicants DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows that the applicant was reported AWOL from 5 December 1991 through 19 July 1992. On 4 August 1992, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for being AWOL during the period from on or about 5 December 1991 to on or about 20 July 1992. On 17 August 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Under Other Than Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009807
On 18 August 2004, the applicant wrote to HRC-St. Louis and requested a transfer to the IRR from the Retired Reserves so he could return as a drilling/active member of the 35th Signal Battalion (USAR). 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 request for transfer to a TPU from the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009820
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his place of birth as Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico; his date of birth as 22 December 1936; and his awards to include the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Lebanon. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) as amended provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009824
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Record shows 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 corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam on 18 May 1968, awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009830
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to document his service in Iraq. The applicants military records are not available to the Board. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 8 February 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009837C071108
Ernestine I Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. A memorandum from the applicant to the Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia, requesting that he given an Aviation Career Improvement Act (ACIA) waiver for the 12-year TOFDC because he failed to meet the gate requirements due to “needs of the Army assignments”. A memorandum from the Chief, Aviation Officer, Career...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009839
The applicant states, in pertinent part, that medical evidence supports a discharge characterization upgrade. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) 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. The second psychiatrist states, it is his professional opinion that the applicant should have been honorably discharged under medical conditions so as to be eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009843
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009843 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 duplicate orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal be removed from his official military personnel File (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009847
The second DA Form 2823 submitted was from an officer who was an eyewitness to the aerial ammunition resupply missions. The applicant's belief that because he meets the general criteria of the Air Medal award based on his actions on 3 October 2005 while assisting in the aerial resupply of critical ammunition was not supported by the subjective decision of the brigade commander who recommended disapproval to the awards authority. The applicant's award recommendation was submitted through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009850C071113
Item 5 of this document also show that the commander directed that the DA Form 2627 be filed in the restricted section of the applicant's OMPF. Table 2-1 of Army Regulation 600-8-104 shows that approved requests for the release of documents in the restricted section of the OMPF will be filed in the restricted section of the OMPF. The evidence of record shows that, with the exception of the command sergeant major/sergeant major selection and retention boards, HQDA enlisted selection boards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009854
The applicant provides her ROTC contract, an addendum to her ROTC contract, her Regular Army enlistment contract and statement for enlistment dated 8 December 2006, and the following supporting documents with this application: a. a copy of the applicant's United States Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record dated 27 February 2006 showing the applicant's education debt totals $2,678.00; b. a 22 February 2006 letter from the ROTC Battalion Commander initiating disenrollment action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009855
On 15 September 2005, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct, commission of a serious offense. On 20 September 2005, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of patterns of misconduct/commission of a serious offense, and directed the applicant be furnished a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009862C080407
It is also void of any medical treatment records that indicate the applicant was ever treated for a combat-related wound or injury while serving on active duty. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on the Vietnam Service Medal and states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the PH for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009864
That regulation provided for the discharge of individuals who had demonstrated their unfitness by giving evidence of undesirable habits and traits of character manifested by misconduct. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial and he NJP imposed against him on four separate occasions as a result of his acts of indiscipline. __Jeffrey C. Redmann__ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070009864 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20071213 TYPE OF DISCHARGE DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009866
The applicant's military service records show that he entered active duty on 27 November 1967. 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. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009870
It provides that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial and that, the appellate review must be completed and affirmed sentence ordered duly executed. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009873
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that his service aggravated his mental health condition. The applicant states that evidence in his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records shows that his military service aggravated his mental condition. Paragraph 5-15 states that Soldiers who fail to meet the weight control standards may be administratively separated, provided that they are given a reasonable opportunity to comply with and meet the weight reduction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009884
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, that it was a long time ago and that he would like his general discharge upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009887
On 3 December 1979, U.S. Army Military Personnel Center, Alexandria, Virginia, published Orders Number 339-1, announcing the applicant's promotion to SFC/E-7 with an effective date of 1 January 1980 and a date of rank of 31 December 1979. Evidence of record further shows that the applicant held a dual status as a commissioned officer in the USAR and as an enlisted member of the RA on active duty. Although the applicant was promoted to the grade of MAJ/O-4 effective 16 December 1977, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009889
Army Enlistment physical and VA records indicated no PTSD from USMC service. The PEB found the applicant physically unfit and recommended a rating of 0 percent and separation, without disability benefits. The PEB stated that his Army enlistment physical and VA records indicated no PTSD from USMC service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009895
The applicant's military service records show that he entered active duty on 29 December 1998. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records which show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009896
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant submitted twenty-five documents of which some were related to treatment he received. The record shows that the applicant received medical treatment for pain, depression and insomnia six times during the period 17 February through 6 April 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009899
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009899 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence of record shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal prior to his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009900
On 20 July 1988, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 17 April 1992, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009905
On 1 April 1978, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31. He had completed 11 months and 14 days of creditable active service. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009907
The applicant requests correction of his father's records, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge for meritorious service. Evidence of record shows that the FSM was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of this Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009910
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009910 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 military records are not available to the Board for review. The Board of Review affirmed the applicant's sentence, which included a dishonorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009913
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009914
The applicant requests that the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCOM) and the Air Medal (AM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Untied States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with a retirement date of 30 November 1970. The DD Form 214 with the retirement date of 30 November 1970 that was filed in the applicant's official military personnel file does show award of one BSM and the Air Medal with 3 OLC. As for his request for the AFCOM, his military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009915C080407
The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 10 April 1973. However, it does include a properly constituted separation document (DD Form 214) that shows he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The record shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009917
On 20 October 1978, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-33b(1) by reason of Misconduct, with a discharge UOTHC. The contentions of the applicant were carefully considered; however, there is no evidence and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence that shows he was diagnosed with and/or treated for a mental or medical condition at the time of his discharge. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009921
The Chief, Personnel Division also stated, in pertinent part, in accordance with the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA), the effective date of promotion and DOR for an officer who is promoted under the position vacancy promotion system will be the date the Chief, National Guard Bureau extends Federal recognition, based on the approved scroll list from the Secretary of Defense. Additionally, an officer's promotion effective date is not the date of appointment into a position or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009924
The applicant's record does not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. On 20 June 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009930
On 15 September 2004, the applicant was approved for retirement effective 28 February 2005. The military judge sentenced the applicant to reduction to private (pay grade E1), confinement for 17 years, and to be dishonorably discharged. On 22 September 2005, the convening authority approved only so much of the sentence as provided for a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 7 years, and reduction to the grade of E1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009934
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait), Overseas Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" device, and the Meritorious Unit Citation. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009944
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Belgian Croix De Guerre Medal (correctly known as the Belgian Fourragere). Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-1, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, does not show the applicant's unit, Company K, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, as having been awarded the Belgian Fourragere...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009945
On 5 August 2006, the Office of TSGLI, Department of the Army disallowed his claim because the medical documentation submitted did not support the physicians certification. 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. Neither the available records nor the medical documentation the applicant provided establish a basis to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009950C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Air Medal (AM) with Oak Leaf Clusters be added to his separation document (DD Form 214). It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM, for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 24 July 1967 through 23 July 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009965
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. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was promoted to SGT/E-5, effective 18 May 1981, and served in that grade for over 5 years. A review of the applicant's military service record and Summary of Retirement Points shows that he did not serve in the grade of E-5 satisfactorily because of his reduction...