ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016509
On 5 March 1962, the applicants immediate commander recommended the applicant be administratively separated from military service under the provisions of paragraph 20a of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, AWOL, Desertion)) for misconduct. It states, in pertinent part, that item 24(1) (Statement of Service Net Service this Period) shows the total service completed between the dates shown in item 19c (Date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016519
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. However, there is no evidence in the available records that shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal by the appropriate approving authority. Although the applicant provided a copy of a DA Form 638 recommending him for award of the Army Commendation Medal with the proposed citation, there is no signature by the recommending official and no record of the final disposition of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016523
Furthermore, there are no General Orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Silver Star. The applicant submitted a copy a certificate, dated 9 November 1968, that shows he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action on 3 April 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam. As [Applicant] reached the lead elements, he immediately took the fallen mans (sic) machine gun and began placing a devastating volume of fire on the enemy machine gun position in order for the men from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016525
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Berlin, Germany. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016530
There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016539
The applicant requests his reentry eligibility (RE) code be upgraded to one that will allow him to reenlist. This separation authority carries an SPD code of "JFW" and an RE code of "3." The applicant provided civilian medical evidence that indicates he should be able to serve in the military without medical problems.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016541
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) results be amended to show 50 percent disability, that his discharge for a combat-related disability be voided, and that he be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and reevaluated by appropriate medical authorities. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016546
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the date he entered active service as 31 January 1974 instead of 16 January 1976. This period of service is correctly documented on his DD Form 214, issued on 15 January 1976. The evidence of record further shows that he reenlisted on 16 January 1976 and was retired on 21 October 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016548
The applicant states, in effect, he was assigned to Company E (not Company D), 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, during World War II when he was captured by the Germans and held as a POW at Port of Brest, France, for somewhere between 26 and 28 days in August 1944. a. There is no evidence that the applicant submitted an application or letter to the National Personnel Records Center to request a determination of his POW status and/or award of the POW Medal. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016549
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that he be paid Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period from January through May 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the applicant's recertification for BCP for the period 1 January 2007 through 28 May 2007 was timely received and processed by the AMEDD Special Pay Branch; and b. paying to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016553
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployments in Iraq. The command's memoranda of record, DFAS confirmation, and the applicant's statement of his inclusive dates of service in Iraq are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 18 of the applicants DD Form 214 to show he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016558
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 24 (Character of Service), item 25 (Separation Authority), item 26 (Separation Code), item 27 (Reenlistment [RE] Code), and item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued to her on 12 June 1989, which will simply be referred to as her DD Form 214 throughout the remainder of these proceedings, be changed. Item 27 (Relatives) of her DD Form 1966-series (Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016559
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 February 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016559 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 4 prepared for his enlistment lists the last name he now claims was not correct, and he authenticated this document with his signature using the last name he would now like changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016560
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 March 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016560 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was awarded a third Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award) but only four awards of the Army Commendation Medal (4th award). Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 2008 shows the "Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award)"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016561
The applicant provides a copy of Departments of the Army and the Air Force, National Guard Bureau memorandum, dated 23 January 2007; two Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, memoranda, dated 22 December 2006 and 14 January 2005; his diploma from the WOCS, dated 7 March 2006; his diploma from the Aviation Warrant Officer Basic Course, dated 9 January 2008; and Orders 246-1015, dated 2 September 2008. Based on the applicant's meeting the time in grade requirements...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016562
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016562 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Vietnam Combat Medal and all other awards to which he may be entitled. The applicant's record contains no orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016563
This document shows that during the time of the applicants assignment to the 8th Battalion, 6th Artillery, the unit received the following unit awards: a. the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm for the period from 12 July 1965 to 16 October 1968, based on Department of the Army General Order Number 21, dated 1969; and b. the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period from October 1965 to 7 April 1970, based on Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016565
The applicant states that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received while on active duty during the invasion of Panama, but that it is not listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016566
The applicant was wounded in action on 3 December 1970 and received medical treatment that was of record as documented by the notation in the Western Union Telegram. The applicant served during two campaign periods in Vietnam and is authorized to wear two bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016567.
The applicant states, in effect, that he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 12 June 1969; however, he was wounded a second time on 2 August 1969 but was never issued the Purple Heart. The entry on the applicants citation for the Bronze Star Medal with V Device with First Oak Leaf Cluster for heroism on 2 August 1969 in Vietnam which states that he was wounded by an impacting grenade is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base a second award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016568
The applicant requests his NGB (National Guard Bureau) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected: a. to show, on his NGB Form 22, his civilian education as high school (or equivalent) graduate and 2 years of college; b. to show, on both documents, an additional 30 days of active duty (AD) and total AD of 4 years, 10 months, and 30 days; c. to show, on his DD Form 214, his reentry (RE) code as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016570
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 19 November 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal for the period 19 November 1968 to 18 November 1970 while serving as a specialist four; and b. amending his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016571
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. His DA Form 20 does not show any entry in item 40 (Wounds) or list the Purple Heart in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded, injured, or treated for wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016572
Item 40 (Wounds) on the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was wounded on 17 January 1968. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel record which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to award the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016573
Although there are no orders in the available records awarding the applicant the Purple Heart, there is sufficient evidence to show that he was in fact wounded as a result of enemy action and that he was treated for those wounds. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was serving as a medic in an infantry unit at the time he was wounded and was awarded the Purple Heart and the ARCOM with "V" device for heroism. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016574
The applicant requests he be awarded the Purple Heart and that it be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There are no orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and his records do not contain evidence that he was ever wounded in action. While the Board does not question the sincerity of these statements, by themselves and without corroborating evidence, they are insufficient to establish entitlement to award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016576
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With the exception of his DD Form 214 and a handwritten entry on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), all documents contained in the applicant's official records show his SSN as 406-XX-XXXX and his date of birth as 23 February 19XX. _________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016577
Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of this form shows "None," which indicates the applicant did not sustain any wounds in combat. The applicant's WD AGO 53-55 does not show award of the Purple Heart or that he sustained any wounds in combat. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016578
With this application, he provided a supporting memorandum from the CG who directed the GOMOR filing, in which the CG indicated that he supported the transfer of the GOMOR to the restricted portion of the OMPF because it had served its intended purpose. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record to show the GOMOR in question was transferred to the restricted portion of his OMPF before he was considered for promotion to LTC by the FY 2008 LTC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016579
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Army Service Ribbon, and his small arms expert badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the AFEM is authorized for participants in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016580
The advisory opinion points out that the applicant successfully completed the Early Commissioning Program, that he signed an Oath of Office in the USAR on 29 May 2004, that he received Federal Recognition on 30 May 2004, that he completed the OBC on 21 February 2008, and that he was promoted to first lieutenant on 22 February 2008. Evidence of record also shows that he was promoted to first lieutenant and granted Federal Recognition for promotion to first lieutenant effective 22 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016582
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 combat service and that he received the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends that he served in combat in the Republic of Vietnam and that the records should show that he received the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was not awarded an infantryman MOS that qualified for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016583
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that item 17c (Date of Entry) of his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows that he entered active duty on 20 January 1973, and that his military records show that he actually entered active duty on 20 January 1971. The applicant's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) on 20 January 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016585
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicants records show he served in Afghanistan from 13 August 2002 to 3 March 2003; therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016586
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. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was discharged on any other date than 23 November 1988. However, there is no evidence of record, and the applicant provided no evidence, to support this contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016588
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record which shows he was personally present and under hostile fire in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016590
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his WD Form 53-55 to show this award. The applicant is also 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 | CY2008 | 20080016591
The applicant states he never received information that the CMB was awarded retroactive to 6 December 1941. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was assigned to a medical unit which was organic to an infantry unit engaged in active ground combat as required for award of the CMB during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016592
The applicant states, in effect, that the rater and senior rater (SR) comments provided on the contested OER do not accurately reflect her leadership abilities and accomplishments as the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Camp Bucca, Iraq, Dental Clinic. The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: letters of support; Area of Consideration (AOC) Report; DA Form 67-9-1a (Junior Officer Developmental Support Form); Memorandum for Record (MFR), Subject: Commanders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016594
The counsel requests correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 28 August 1966 to show award of the Air Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the ending period 28 August 1966 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and two Overseas Service Bars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016596
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016596 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that he be granted additional constructive credit for a Masters Degree in Public Health and Tropical Medicine. In summary, he stated that in response to paragraph 6.1.2.2.2 of DODI 6000.13, many previous medical personnel have received constructive credit for medical masters' degrees and that this is in direct opposition to Army Regulation 135-101...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016597
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant completed 20 years of active duty. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Evidence of record shows the applicant completed 19 years, 10 months, and 7 days of creditable active service when he retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016598
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or had not yet made an SBP election. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016600
Although the complete facts and circumstances pertaining to the applicants discharge, i.e., his separation packet, are not contained in the available records, his military records did contain an undated memorandum which shows that the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial was approved, and that he would be issued a general discharge certificate. This DD Form 214 shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016601
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 12 May 1989, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(b) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for a pattern of misconduct. The evidence of record further shows the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016603
On 24 December 1986, the applicants commander requested that he be barred from reenlistment. On 22 January 1987, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense by being drunk on duty on 7 January 1987. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016604
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was awarded his third Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) by Headquarters, US Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, Permanent Orders 138-2, dated 18 May 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing Permanent Orders 139-8, Headquarters, US Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016605
The applicant was discharged on 1 December 1982, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 11, as a result of court-martial, with a character of service of bad conduct. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. A bad conduct discharge is adjudged by a court-martial when it determines a Soldier should be separated under conditions of dishonor after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016608
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 program provided for the discharge of individuals who had completed at least 6 months, but less than 36 months of active duty and who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016610
The applicant requests that he be paid $42,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. The applicants military records should be corrected to show his enlistment document was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $42,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the Government fails to pay the full amount under the appropriate provisions and such failure results in...