ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013101
Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he received $714,600.00 disability severance pay upon his discharge from the Army. It also states, in pertinent part, that the DD Form 214 will be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. Evidence of record shows that the name of the city where the applicant entered active duty was misspelled on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013105
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show that the FSM met the requirements for award of the Purple Heart and that it was erroneously omitted from the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013110C080213
The applicant provided copy number 1 (Member) of his DD Form 214. No copy of his DD Form 214 is filed in his electronic records. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that, once issued, the DD Form 214 will not be reissued to replace record copies or DD Forms 214 lost by service members.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013115C071029
Attorneys at Law; a letter, dated 7 September 2007, from her Representative in Congress; six letters of support; a newspaper article; the FSM’s death certificate; the FSM’s Last Will and Testament; her certificate of marriage to the FSM; the FSM’s retirement orders; and the FSM’s early retirement approval. The applicant’s basic request, that the FSM’s records be corrected to show he elected to participate in the SBP with the beneficiary as the Trust of Michael Jason M___, cannot be granted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013121C080407
During its original review of the case, the Board found no evidence that the applicant's wounds were the result of hostile action, and that the evidence showed the applicant accidentally detonated a friendly mechanical ambush device, which caused his injury. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 25 August 1970, when a mechanical ambush devise was accidentally detonated. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013135
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge. On 5 October 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013144
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013144 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. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded three awards of Army Achievement Medal during his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013145
The applicant states that he was informed at the time of his separation that his discharge could be upgraded after 6 months. On 17 April 1974, the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), for sleeping on guard duty. The punishment included a forfeiture of $40.00 pay per month for 1 month, and 14 days of restriction and extra duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013149
Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart and the applicant's records do not contain an order awarding the applicant the Purple Heart. This period of active military service is correctly shown in Item 12d of the DD Form 214, dated 28 August 2006. Evidence of record further shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army (entered active duty) on 5 April 1989 and was discharged (temporary disability retirement) on 28 August 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013150
The applicant states that he received an honorable discharge but was not awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. On 28 January 1964, the applicants section chief made a statement wherein he said that the applicant had to be corrected many times about the appearance of his uniform. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by showing that, in addition to the award shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013152C080407
During its original review of the case, the Board found no evidence of record to corroborate his claim that he had been wounded in action while being taken as a POW, that treated for a combat related wound or injury, or that he had ever been recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority during his World War II active duty service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013154
Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. Evidence of record shows 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 corrected by: a. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013160
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Originals of these general orders are on file in the applicant's service personnel record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending General Orders Number 448, dated 27 March 1967 to correct the applicant's service number; b. adding the already-awarded Purple Heart to the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013163
There are insufficient records available to the Board to show that the applicant was ever promoted above the rank of Technician 4th Grade. There is no evidence in the available records that show he was recommended for promotion prior to his separation from active duty. There is insufficient evidence in the available records to show that he was advanced higher than "Technician 4th Grade" or to show that he was promoted to technical sergeant prior to his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013168
The applicant requests, in effect, that a DD Form 215 be issued to reflect the award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013182
In her self-authored statement, dated 13 August 2007, the applicant describes her difficulties adjusting to a predominantly male Army and describes occasions of sexual harassment she encountered during her military service. The applicant was neither married nor had any children during her military service. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013194
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013194 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 applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, there is no evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013195
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. For that reason, he returned home to marry his girlfriend and raise their son. His only desire was to prevent his unborn son from being aborted and to provide a home for his mother.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013198C080213
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 February 2007 be corrected to show his deployments to Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom and to add the Iraq Campaign Medal. For his service during Operation Desert Storm, the applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 February 2007 shows he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze service star and the Kuwait Liberation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013200
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded a second Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster). There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel record which shows that he was awarded two awards of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013201C080213
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his birth 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. This Board action will be filed in his military records so a record of his birth name will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013202
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. In pertinent part, it provides that a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013206
Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 June 2004. There is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the AFSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013206
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that the AFSM was administratively awarded to service members who served in the former Republic of Yugoslavia after 1 June 1992. There is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the AFSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013208
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant's records show that he received three Articles 15, had numerous general counselings, had three failures to repair, had been drunk on duty, and had a poor duty performance. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013218
On 24 February 1969, applicants commander advised him that discharge proceedings had been initiated to eliminate him from the service because of his unfitness due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. He had completed 1 year, 2 months, and 26 days of creditable active duty, and had 466 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement. On 29 November 1978, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013219
The applicant states that she was granted 7 months and 9 days of constructive service credit, but that does not reflect her total time as a registered nurse. DODI 6000.13, paragraph 6.1.2.2.1. states four years of constructive service credit shall be granted for completion of first professional degrees that include medical (M.D. or D.P., D.V.M., and Ph.D. (for pharmacy), constructive service credit is not awarded merely for being licensed to practice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013226
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013226 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 his records to show award of the Purple Heart. While his injury is unfortunate, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013232
The applicant's military service record shows that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 20 February 1963. 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. However, during his last period of enlistment during the period from 25 January 1970 to 17 February 1971, evidence shows the applicant had 185 days of time lost.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013243
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013243 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 reentry (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 4 January 2005 be changed. Evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013244
The DD Form 214 confirms that the applicant was separated from active duty under the provision of paragraph 4-24b(2) of Army Regulation 635-40 (Personnel Separations) by reason of disability, temporary. 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. Evidence of records confirms the applicant's separation was accomplished in accordance with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013246
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the awards of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013252
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) of the applicant's DD Form 214 with a separation date of 12 July 1954 shows the entry "NA" for not applicable. Therefore, in the absence of substantiating medical evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013255
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013255 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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013266
The applicant requests that Block 4b (Pay Grade) E-1; Block 11 (Primary Specialty) 3 years and 00 months; and Block 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) 2003 08 28 of his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record, Part II). There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that show he was an E-4 on 13 September 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013267
In an advisory opinion from the Chief, Special Actions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, USAHRC, dated 3 October 2007, it stated that the applicant's record was considered, but not selected by the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Captain Department of the Army Reserve Component Selection Board because the applicant did not meet the required civilian education prior to the convening date of the board. The applicant requested consideration for a Special Selection Board; however, Special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013271C080407
The applicant states, in effect, that he believes he was not selected for promotion to CW4 because several key documents were missing from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and the record reviewed by the Reserve Component Selection Board (RCSB) in March 2007. This official further states that based on these omissions, the applicant is eligible for promotion consideration by a DA Promotion Advisory Board (PAB), and it is recommended the applicant be granted PAB consideration under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013272C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be transferred from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Retired Reserve to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Request for Transfer to Non-TPU Status, dated 16 March 2006; Retired Reserve Orders; Unit Letter of Acceptance, undated; Request for Transfer from the Retired Reserve to a TPU, undated. It also shows that he has not had a physical examination within the last...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013276
The applicant requests correction of Special Orders Number 95, National Guard Bureau, dated 23 April 2007, to show his initial appointment date as 23 March 2005. In view of the above, the applicant's Michigan Army National Guard Records and the applicant's Department of the Army records should be corrected to show that he was granted Federal recognition effective 23 March 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that the Michigan Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013277
On 29 May 1990, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense. On 23 June 1993, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. The record shows that the applicant received NJP for two offenses in about a 12 month period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013278
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 April 1979, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate (DD Form 794A). On 4 May 1979. the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013296
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the awards of the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Mortar Bar. The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013299
Counsel states, in effect, the applicant believes he is entitled to the Purple Heart and was not previously awarded it because of insufficient evidence in his military records. US Army Human Resources Command operating personnel stated that unfortunately, a VA finding of service-connection for a disability, or disabilities, was insufficient evidence for entitlement to the Purple Heart because not all service-connected disabilities are the result of enemy action. Historic award records for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013306
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show his unit as the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division; his six campaigns; his participation in the Battle of the Bulge and the invasion of Holland; his Combat Infantryman Badge; and his Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013314
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013314 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 his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the ending period 11 February 1966 to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. After...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013327
Ms. Catherine C. Mitrano Director Mrs. Victoria A. Donaldson Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Ms. Linda D. Simmons Chairperson Mr. David K. Haasenritter Member Mr. Edward E. Montgomery Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he sustained a VA Rated disability as a direct result of armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013333
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 26 April 1989. On 3 March 1995, the Army Discharge Review Board reviewed the applicant's military records and all other available evidence and denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Evidence of record shows that the applicant had a history of misconduct; including a bar to reenlistment, three NJPs, and a special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013338
There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he sustained a VA Rated disability as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013340
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) show that the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, during the period 18 March 1968 to 2 May 1970, based on Department of the Army General Orders 48, dated 1971. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Additionally, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013346
On 15 March 1989, the applicant requested that he be separated prior to his expiration of his term of service under the provisions of Chapter 16, Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Administrative Separations). 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. The applicant was discharged upon his personal request due to a locally imposed Bar to...