ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017175
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of certificates for the awards of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster; orders for the award of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster; and a copy of his DD Form 214. Based on the ending dates of the awards, the Legion of Merit and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster awarded to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017177
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to document his Gulf War service and to include all awards he is authorized. Therefore, it would also be appropriate to add these awards to his record and Item 13 of his DD Form 214 at this time. Item 13 - add the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait, and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017179
Furthermore, his records do not show any derogatory information throughout his military service. 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. With respect to the applicants MOS, the evidence of record shows that he was initially awarded PMOS 63B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017180
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017180 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on active duty on 22 March 1967 and was awarded the military occupational specialty of medical specialist. His detachment commander stated that the battalion commander had recommended the applicant for the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017181
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no entry in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the DA Form 20 showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and 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. adding the already-awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017182
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017182 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show authorization of the Honorable Service Lapel Button. The lapel button is not an award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017183
Therefore, the applicants records should be corrected to show award of this service medal with 2 bronze service stars. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show award of this 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 applicant the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement for exemplary conduct in ground combat during the period 8 March 1945 to 30 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017185
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 awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the three bronze service stars to which he is entitled for his campaign participation. 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 | CY2008 | 20080017187
The applicant's name is not shown on the Vietnam Casualty Roster and his records do not contain general orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. However, there is no indication in the submitted statement that the author witnessed the injury at the time it happened or was present at the time the applicant was treated for his injury. Therefore, without the source document, the endorsement itself is insufficient evidence upon which to award the applicant the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017188
It provides for medical evaluation boards, which are convened to document a Soldier's medical status and duty limitations insofar as duty is affected by the Soldier's status. If the MEB determines the Soldier does not meet retention standards, the board will recommend referral of the Soldier to a PEB. The formal PEB reconsidered all the medical evidence and again found him physically unfit and recommended his discharge with entitlement to a 20 percent disability severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017189
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record and separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his rank as specialist four (SP4). Although the applicant's record is not complete regarding his record of promotions and reductions and there appears to be an administrative error in the date of rank listed in Item 7 (date of rank) of his DD Form 214, which shows his PFC date of rank as 2 June 1976, it is clear that his last reduction to PFC was the result of his misconduct in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017192
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect during the Vietnam era, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the appropriate number of service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal, two Overseas Service Bars, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017193
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant completed 20 years of active duty. In pertinent part, it states that a Soldier who has completed 20 years active federal service and who has completed all required service obligations is eligible to retire. The applicant's intention to serve 20 years was admirable; however, since there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant actually completed 20 years of active duty there is no basis for granting the applicants request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017194
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with the period ending 9 April 1987, to show award of the Army Achievement Medal. There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Unfortunately, the certificate by itself is insufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017195
The applicant's military personnel records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 25 October 1945 and entered active duty the same day. There is no evidence the applicant served outside the continental U.S. in the American theater. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the applicant this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017196
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank and pay grade as specialist (SPC), E4 in item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade). Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. Based on Army Regulation 635-5, the DD Form 214 is meant to reflect the applicant's status as of his last...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017197
He was ultimately told that he could get out under chapter 14 for patterns of misconduct and that his discharge would be upgraded to an honorable discharge 90 days after his discharge. On 19 August 1987, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of AR 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. With respect to the applicants education, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017200
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 May 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge request and directed the applicant receive an UOTHC discharge and that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. There is no evidence showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017203
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his active duty separation document (DD Form 214) and Army National Guard (ARNG) separation document (NGB Form 22) in support of his application. Chapter 7 of the version of the regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge provided for the discharge of enlisted members from the ARNG for continuous and willful absence from military duty (unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017204
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. The applicant received a second award of the Army Achievement Medal on 22 December 1988; he was separated on 21 January 1989, but the award was not included on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017207
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records do not contain any documents which would show that the applicant requested a dependency discharge to care for his mother. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017209
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He was then reassigned to Fort Carson, Colorado in August 1968. On 13 December 1968, the applicant's sentence was approved and ordered to be duly executed, but the execution of that portion of his sentence which adjudged confinement at hard labor was suspended effective 19 December 1968 until 2 June 1969, and appears to have been remitted without further action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017212
On 4 November 1980, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant contends that he has an Army connected injury, there is no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his duties. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017213
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 28 April 1970, to show the word "Combat" next to his unit of assignment of the 104th Engineer Company, 20th Engineer Brigade. He arrived on 26 January 1970 and was subsequently assigned to the 104th Engineer Company (Dump Truck (DT)), in the Republic of Vietnam, effective 29 January 1970. This report...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017218
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 has an incorrect middle name; the state of his birth is Tennessee, and not Texas; and they gave him an incorrect service number. There is no evidence in the applicant's available service personnel records that shows he attempted to have his middle name or his Social Security Number changed or corrected while he served on active duty. The DD Form 4 that was completed when the applicant enlisted shows his service number as 9**-**-***2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017228
The regulation in effect at the time stated the reason for discharge based on separation code KFS is For the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. 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 applicants RE code and his separation code were appropriate at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017230
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. _________x________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017234
However, on 14 December 1979, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), Chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. _________ _X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017236
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of 12 additional training courses. It states, in pertinent part, that item 14 shows the Soldiers military education from his/her records by listing formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. Evidence shows that the applicant completed six formal courses of instruction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017237
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. There is no evidence that the FSM elected former spouse SBP coverage for the applicant, as required by his divorce decree. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017242
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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. In fact, separation processing was required and he voluntarily requested the discharge characterization he ultimately received.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017245
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 FEBRUARY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017245 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) and his discharge orders be corrected to reflect his correct Social Security Account Number (SSAN). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017246
While the applicant provides a copy of a current state driver license which shows his last name spelled McMxxxxx, the applicant enlisted, served, and was honorably released from active duty from the Army under the last name shown in his military records. A copy of this decisional document, along with this application and the supporting evidence he provided will be filed in the applicants Official Military Personnel File. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017250
The applicant requests amendment of his unit's deployment orders and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Involuntary Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). The Chief, Compensation and Entitlements Division, opined that based on Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12 consecutive months BOG or 12 out of 15 months (365 days out of 450 days) and are deployed to Iraq (to include...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017252
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. The applicant requests that the Air Medal with 26 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017253
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show a second award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. General Orders Number 2403, dated 5 February 1971, show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in connection with ground forces against a hostile enemy force in the Republic of Vietnam from February 1970 to February 1971. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017254
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017254 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 19 June 1991 to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). The applicant states, in effect, Army personnel failed to add the SWASM to his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 19 June 1991 for his service in Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017255
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), essentially requests that he be authorized the issuance of the American Theater Ribbon (now known as the American Campaign Medal) based on the FSM's service during World War II. While it is unclear why the National Personnel Records Center did not authorize the shipment of the American Campaign Medal to the applicant based on the FSM's service during World War II (perhaps because the clerk did not realize that this medal is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017260
The majority of the applicants military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service in military operations against an armed enemy. 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 Bronze Star Medal based upon his award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017261
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim to entitlement to award of the Purple Heart is not questioned, absent evidence which conclusively proves, by a preponderance of the evidence, that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017262
Evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to major effective 17 March 2006 by the State of Kentucky and his Federal Recognition orders were not published by the Chief, National Guard Bureau until 7 August 2006. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, and since the applicant's name was on an approved scroll list from the Secretary of Defense (dated 7 June 2006) prior to his current major promotion, it would be equitable to correct the applicants military records to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017264
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was wounded in action during his service in the Republic of Vietnam and is eligible for award of the Purple Heart. His service records do not provide any specific information regarding his assigned duties while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant contends that he was wounded in action during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017266
The applicant essentially states that he served as an Infantryman in Vietnam, but was never awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in his military records which awarded him the Combat Infantryman Badge. Although the applicant possessed and served in an infantry MOS with an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size during his tour in Vietnam, there is no evidence in his military records, and the applicant failed to provide any evidence which shows that his unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017270
The applicant submitted a copy of a DA Form 2496, dated 9 December 1976, in which the immediate commander requested and was granted a waiver of the applicants physical test portion of his basic combat training due to a temporary physical profile that was awarded on 24 November 1976 for a period of 21 days for a dislocated knee cap and that the applicant was cleared to ship. On 10 February 1977, the applicants unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017271
The applicant contends that the FSM should be awarded the Purple Heart for being injured during a combat operation on 8 August 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence of record shows the FSM 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 FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 8 August 1970; b. deleting the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017273
The applicant also provided 1966 service medical records which state, in pertinent part, that he was in an aircraft accident in August 1965, that he had a crash in a helicopter in Vietnam in August 1965, and that he injured his back. The 1966 service medical records provided by the applicant state, in pertinent part, that he was in an aircraft accident in August 1965. Since the preponderance of evidence in this case shows the applicant was not wounded or treated for injuries as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017274
On 14 February 1994, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, Alexandria, Virginia (now known as Human Resources Command [HRC-ALEX]) conditionally approved the applicant's request for early retirement under the Fiscal Year (FY) 94 Early Retirement Program. He was conditionally approved for retirement on 1 August 1994. On 7 July 1995, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that his characterization be under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017280
The applicant provides a self-authored letter, dated 27 September 2008 and a letter, dated 24 June 2002, from the Office of the Inspector General, United States Army Reserve Personnel Command in support of this application. 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. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017287
On 2 July 1994, the separation authority waived the rehabilitative requirements, approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of AR 635-200 by reason of misconduct, and directed the applicant's service be characterized as under honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged with a character of service of under honorable conditions (general). A discharge under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017289
On 26 March 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of AR 635-200 for misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Contrary to the applicant's contention that he was discharged because he was falsely charged with living with the wife of his sergeant, the evidence of record shows that the applicant amassed several instances of NJP throughout his military service for various offenses ranging from minor...