ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018700
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. His being hospitalized is accepted as evidence that he suffered from severe frostbite, and this evidence is sufficient as a basis to correct the applicant's records to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018703
It states, in pertinent part, that the KDSM is authorized to members of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Korea from 11 May 1965 through 28 May 1966, and a result he is eligible to receive the KDSM. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018709
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. He was honorably discharged from the USAR in the rank of PFC on 8 January 1957. ________XXX______________ 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 | 20080018710
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 June 1974 be corrected to show he entered active duty on 28 October 1970. The applicant states that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 October 1970 for a period of 2 years, that he reenlisted on 28 June 1971 for a period of 3 years, and that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 June 1974 does not show his eight...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018712
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 1984 to include military occupational specialty (MOS) 95B (military police). In regard to the applicants request to have his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 May 1984 corrected to include MOS 95B4O, he was furnished a DD Form 214 on 26 March 1968 that reflects MOS 95B4O. Since there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018725
The applicant states that he completed basic combat training on 2 August 2001; however, his DD Form 214 does not reflect he completed this training. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states, in pertinent part, that item 14 (Military Education) will list formal in-service training courses of 40 hours or more successfully completed during the period of service covered by title, length in weeks, and month and year completed. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018726
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), block 12c (Net Active Service This Period), be changed from 11 months and 29 days to 1 year. The document also shows that she had 8 years, 10 months, and 26 days of prior active service and a total of 12 years, 3 months, and 15 days of prior inactive service. Evidence of record shows that the applicant entered active duty on 30 October 2007 and she was released from active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018730
Item 1 (Service Number/SSAN) of the applicant's enlistment contract shows her SSN as 6xx-xx-xxxx and her discharge orders show her SSN as 6xx-xx-xxxx. Although the statement from the Social Security Administration shows that its records indicate the applicant's SSN is 4xx-xx-xxxx, she served on active duty and was discharged under the SSN 6xx-xx-xxxx. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018736
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Evidence shows the applicant participated in two campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018741
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. On 25 August 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service and directed the applicant receive a UOTHC discharge and be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. A UOTHC discharge normally is appropriate for a Soldier who is discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018758
The DD Form 214 that he was issued at the time of his release from active duty shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal with bronze service star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his military records to show the award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018767
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct dates of service in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Desert Storm. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia from 12 December 1990 to 5 May 1991, which differs from the information recorded in Item 18 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018769
There is no evidence in the applicants personnel records which shows that the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Legion of Merit. No evidence was found in the applicant's service personnel record to show he was awarded the Legion of Merit; therefore, there is insufficient evidence available to support addition of this award to his DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018778
The psychiatrist further noted that during the course of the examination, the applicant stated "I just want out of the Army." The applicant's record contains a Standard Form 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 16 October 1992, which shows the applicant underwent a physi-cal examination in anticipation of separation from the Army. Block 25 (Separation Authority) shows that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018780
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a fourth award of the Army Achievement Medal and that he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 55D (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist) for 3 years instead of 2 years and 10 months. The evidence of record shows the applicant received four awards of the Army Achievement Medal, one of which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018781
In a statement, dated 30 September 2008, from the applicant's wife, a registered nurse, she states that after a review of the applicant's military medical records she knows for certain that the fall the applicant had while carrying his heavy duffle bags en route to military duty on 29 December 1990, aggravated his injured weight bearing joints to the extent that he was unable to perform his military duties on 29 December 1990. In view of the above, there is insufficient evidence to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018782
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that, during the period of the applicant's assignment, the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry was awarded the Valorous Unit Award, from 22 April 1967 to 20 August 1967, based on Department of the Army General Order Number 43, dated 1972; the Meritorious Unit Commendation, from 1 November 1967 to 30 April 1968, based on Department of the Army General Order Number 17, dated 1969; the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018783
On the applicant's separation on demobilization, he was issued a WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge). The Purple Heart is not shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018784
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was disqualified for this award. 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 with bronze service star; b. awarding the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018785
On 20 August 1974, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Since the applicants record of service included two nonjudicial punishments and serious offenses which led to special court-martial charges, his record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018787
The applicant states although a fire destroyed most of the FSM's military records, he retrieved data from regimental websites that the FSM served with and determined that he was entitled to the following unit awards: a. one PUC and one Philippine Republic PUC from his service with the 1st Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division; b. three PUCs, one Philippine Republic PUC, and one Republic of Korea PUC from his service with the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division; and c. five...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018792
The applicant requests that the officer evaluation report (OER) she received for the period 31 May 2004 to 11 February 2005 be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) or, as an alternative, that it be transferred to the Restricted section of her OMPF. It is also noted that the issue that led to her receiving the contested report revolved around the GOMOR she received for her conduct unbecoming an officer and at the time, she was afforded the opportunity to submit matters in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018793
The applicant requests, in effect, that his NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) be corrected to show that he received an honorable discharge instead of a general discharge and the authority and reason for his discharge be corrected. His NGB Form 22, item 23, lists the authority and reason for his separation as National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), paragraph 8-27g, Unsatisfactory Participant. The evidence of record shows that on 25 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018794
The applicant was discharged on 4 August 1995 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 based on alcohol rehabilitation failure. He had completed 2 years and 14 days of active military service. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018796
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080018796 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 30 October 1967 through 7 July 1968. 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 PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 22 May 1968; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018797
The applicant provides in support of her application, a copy of the FSM's Certificate of Death; a photograph of a Distinguished Flying Cross; a newspaper article dated 7 April 1971, indicating that the FSM was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; a copy of an undated newspaper article referencing his Army service; a copy of a Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Members listing; a copy of the FSM's Identification and Privilege Card; copies of the FSM's DD Forms 214; and a Personal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018800
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows he was inducted in the Army of the United States on 31 January 1968. There are no orders in the applicant's available personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018802
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018810
The applicant provides: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 2 January 2003 to 30 April 2004; b. an excerpt from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) dealing with the ICM; c. an internet document dealing with the ICM; d. a memorandum, 450th Transportation Battalion (Movement Control), Manhattan, KS, dated 2 December 2005, awarding the applicant the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018814
The applicant states that he met the requirements of Army Regulation 600-105 (Aviation Service of Rated Army Officers) for continuous ACIP, which is pay authorized to aviators, regardless of current duty assignment, continuous by each month, who meet the operational flying requirements. d. All commissioned or WO aviators not on extended active duty who maintain PSC 1 and have an aviation specialty of 15, 67J, or MOS 152156, and who are assigned to and performing operational flying duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018816
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 Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Additionally, records show the applicant participated in four campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018817
The applicant contends that the FSM's military records should be changed to show that he had elected SBP coverage for former spouse and child(ren). There is no evidence showing that either the FSM or the applicant took any action to change the SBP election as required by the divorce decree. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he made a written request to change his SBP spouse coverage to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018819
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080018819 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlisted Record - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 10 February 1964, shows the second digit of his SSN as "8." As a result, the Board recommends that item 3 of the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected to show the second digit of his SSN as "8."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018821
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence of record shows the applicant honorably served on active duty during one of the recognized periods for award of the National Defense Service Medal. The applicant's service records show he served overseas in Korea while on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018822
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded two Overseas Service Ribbons. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his honorable active service for the period between 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and this award is shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018824
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Therefore, there is no evidence that the applicant was being considered for promotion at the time of his discharge on 21 April 1961.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018828
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with an ending date of 5 January 1991 be corrected in Item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date) to show 25 April 2001 vice 25 April 1998. All non-prior service enlistments in the United States Military incur a total 8-year military service obligation (MSO). At the time the applicant enlisted, the MSO was 8 years, and the 8-year obligation commenced on his PEBD of 26 April 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018829
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. At the time of his conviction, the applicant was over 19 years and 8 months of age. On 15 August 1973, the applicant was discharged from the Army with a bad conduct discharge with his service characterized as under conditions other than honorable in the rank and pay grade of private/E-1 pursuant to the sentence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018831
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Specifically, the VA determined the following conditions to be service-related but there is insufficient evidence to show that they were combat-related: a. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicants VA rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018834.
The applicant requests that a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 1 September 2006, be transferred from the performance section to the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Paragraph 2-4 of this regulation states that once a document is placed in the Official Military Personnel File it becomes a permanent part of that file and will not be removed from that file or moved to another part of the file unless directed by: the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018836
Paragraph 6.2.1 of DODI 6000.13 provides that a person granted service credit under this instruction and placed on the active duty list or the reserve active status list of a military service may have an entry grade determined by comparing the entry grade credit with the currently-established promotion phase points of the military service and officer category concerned. Therefore, it is appropriate to change the applicant's records to show the applicant was commissioned as a first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018837
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding his award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's official records shows that he had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his entire service and his records are void of any derogatory information that could serve to disqualify him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018839
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, a marksmanship qualification badge for the automatic rifle, and the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018841
The applicant essentially states that he was wounded in action in Vietnam on 21 October 1968, and that there is no record of him being wounded because he refused to leave his unit and be evacuated for treatment of his wound. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018842
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In accordance with Title 10, U.S. 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. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018843
While the date of the applicant's wounding has been shown as either 5 or 8 January 1970 depending on which source is used, the evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded in action in January 1970, and the applicant stated that he has already been awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his military records to show the award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018844
The rating chain is the same on both of the above-mentioned NCOERs. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant submitted an appeal to have the NCOER in question removed from his records. The evidence supports a conclusion that the manner in which the NCOER for the period covering 1 November 2003 through 31 October 2004 was rendered in and of itself creates an injustice which can only be overcome by the removal of this report from the applicant's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018845.
The applicant states that her son was mortally wounded by friendly fire that was intended for the enemy. 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. Regrettably, in the absence of evidence to show the guard position was under attack at the time the FSM was struck by friendly fire, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018846
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that he requested to be transferred to the Retired Reserve. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018847
There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Combat Medical Badge. The applicant contends that he suffers from PTSD due to him serving as a Medic during Vietnam and should be awarded the Combat Medical Badge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded PMOS 91B, Medical Specialist.