ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018977
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Medical Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and the Bronze Star Medal. Since the applicant has met the requirements for award of the Combat Medical Badge, the entry on his DA Form 20 is accepted as sufficient evidence to amend his DD Form 214 to show award the Combat Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018978
The applicant concludes his request by stating that the evidence of his having sustained the wound should be contained in his service medical records. The applicant's service medical records were not reviewed by the Board since they are not available in his service personnel records. __________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 | 20080018980
No entry appears in Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show that he received a wound in action against a hostile force while he served in Vietnam. He also recalled the applicant was wounded in the arm and finger; however, there is disagreement between the date of the incident and the date the applicant received medical treatment for a sore on his finger. The applicant stated he was wounded on the finger and on the arm on 23 June 1969, then...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018982
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018983
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The governing regulation, in effect at the time, required that a member meet all specified regulatory criteria in order to be awarded the AGCM, which included that he receive all "Excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during all assignment periods.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018984
As a result of a decision of this Board on 25 June 1969, the applicant's record was corrected to show that on 30 October 1967, instead of being REFRAD for the convenience of the government, the applicant was retired by reason of physical disability and placed on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) with a 60-percent disability rating. The record further shows that after the PEB determined the applicant was fit, the U.S. Army Physical Review Council modified the findings and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018985
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citations, and any other awards he may be authorized. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Korean Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018987
The FSM's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 18 August 1966. The applicant's claim that the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart is not corroborated by any evidence in his military records. The FSM participated in four campaigns during his tour in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show four bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018998
However, on 3 May 1973, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Records show that the applicant was 17 years of age at the time of his offenses. However, there is no evidence that indicates that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019000
The applicant's records show he served only 4 months in Germany and there is no evidence to explain why his tour was terminated. However, there is no evidence in the available records nor does the applicant provide any to show he had a medical condition that mitigated his misconduct. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080019000 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080019000 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019001
The commander also stated that during subsequent discussions with the applicant and his supervisor, it became increasingly evident that the applicant was developing extreme frustration with his duties and his associates and that he was repeatedly absent from his appointed place of duty. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his first discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019006
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 October 1980, the applicant was discharged with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019008
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show this award. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 7 February 1969 to 2 February 1970 and to correct his military 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: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019009
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation authority approved the discharge action and, on 25 April 1972, the applicant was separated with an undesirable discharge by reason of unfitness, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019012
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his service in Thailand be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 5 March 1964. The applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows the history of the applicant's assignments in Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019014
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) and entered active duty for a period of 3 years on 17 March 1966. The applicant's military personnel records contain his DD Form 214 that shows he entered this period of active duty on 31 January 1968 and he was discharged on 28 June 1974 with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019017
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his rank and pay grade as Sergeant First Class (SFC) E-7 and that block 12f. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect that his rank and pay grade is SFC/E-7 and that he served 12 months of foreign service. The applicant was retired in the pay grade of E-6 and his DD Form 214 correctly reflects that information.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019019
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that he had served 2 years, 3 months, and 7 days of foreign service during the period covered by the DD Form 214. Effective 1 October 1979, that regulation was changed and provided that a DD Form 214 would not be issued for periods of immediate reenlistment. 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 | CY2008 | 20080019020
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 March 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019020 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING 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. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 29 December 1983, entered his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019021
The evidence provided by the applicant was carefully considered; however, 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. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel at the time for wounds or injuries sustained as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019023
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show awards of the Purple Heart, the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019024
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. The evidence shows the applicant was released from active duty on 4 August 1977 and held no Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019025
The applicant's military service records do not contain orders for the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), 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 recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of the applicant's DD form 214 with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019026
His DD Form 214 shows award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Army Aviator Badge, the Air Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214, dated 9 April 1972, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019027
He further states he would like his Pathfinder Badge sent to him and that his DD Form 214 be corrected to add both his award of the AM and the Pathfinder Badge. The applicant's record is void of any orders or other documents confirming he was ever awarded the Pathfinder Badge by proper authority. However, the applicant's record is void of any orders or other documents showing he was ever awarded the Pathfinder Badge by proper authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019028
On 28 January 2008, the applicant completed a DD Form 2656-5 (RCSBP Election Certificate) in which he elected spouse-only coverage, option C, full retired pay. However, although he divorced and later remarried on 7 May 1993, he still would not have been eligible to change his SBP election to include spouse coverage within 1 year as he contends he was informed because he had already been afforded an opportunity to elect spouse coverage and he and his then spouse elected not to do so. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019029
On 4 June 2003, the Army informed him that he was appointed in the USAR and that his DOR is the date of appointment. On 12 October 1993, the applicant was appointed as a USAR commissioned officer in the rank of MAJ and executed an oath of office on the same date. This education is for appointment in the grade for which the applicant is otherwise eligible, except if the applicant is otherwise qualified, TJAG has the discretion to authorize the applicants appointment in the JAGC, with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019031
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to fully honorable. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _______ _ 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 | 20080019032
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019032 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD). On 25 July 1989, he consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019034
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she was medically discharged vice separated while in an entry level status with uncharacterized service. The regulation requires uncharacterized service for separation under this chapter. The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 be corrected to show she was medically discharged due to her service connected disability vice separated while in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019036
The applicant provides copies of his MPHTM diploma, his MPHTM transcript, two DA Forms 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel), orders that released him from active duty, his Medical School Diploma, an unprocessed DA Form 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Medical and Dental Officers)), and his Officer Record Brief (ORB) as documentary evidence in support of his application. Additionally, Item 4 of Table 3-1 (Constructive Service Credit) of Army Regulation 135-01 [actually...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019037
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not contain an entry for the Silver Star. There is no evidence that the applicant was recommended for award of the Silver Star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019039
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 05 MARCH 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019039 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The available records show that General Orders Number 6773 were published on 19 June 1971 awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in connection with ground operations in the Republic of Vietnam on 13 March 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019041
The applicant further submits copies of his certificate for the Air Medal that was awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam from 27 June 1972 to 25 August 1972 and the Army Commendation Medal that was awarded for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam from 8 January 1972 to 15 November 1972. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019042
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show that the applicant received any wounds that were recorded. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that he received or sustained any injuries while he served in Vietnam while on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019043
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) that was provided by the applicant, dated 10 October 1969, shows treatment (unreadable) and contains a note that indicates the applicant was involved in a mine accident in the Republic of Vietnam in March 1969. In the absence of military records which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019045
The applicant enlisted in the ARNG in pay grade E-3 on 9 August 2005 for a period of 8 years. The opinion pointed out that the terms of the scholarship contract required that a cadet either repay the debt monetarily or agree to be ordered to active duty through ROTC channels based on the needs of the Army. He enlisted in the ARNG (not on active duty) on 9 August 2005 in the grade of E-3 and he received an officer accession bonus of $10,000.00.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019047
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, there is no unit award that would support the applicant's assertion that his individual award of the BSM is based on special recognition the unit received on Iwo Jima. 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 | CY2008 | 20080019050
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's desire to be awarded the Purple Heart based on having qualified for service-connected benefits from the DVA is acknowledged; however, award of the Purple Heart cannot be granted solely because the applicant was granted service-connected benefits from the DVA. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019052
The applicant's request for a discharge upgrade has been carefully reviewed and determined to be without merit. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080019052 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080019052 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019055
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his first name as Murl. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the name recorded in his available military records and to satisfy his desire to have his correct name documented in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019056
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct the FSM's records to show he was wounded in action on 18 July 1944, awarding him the Purple Heart, and correcting 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: a. deleting from item 30 of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-98 the entry "None" and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019059
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, and Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicants records do not contain orders awarding him the Air Medal. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019060
On 4 September 2008, Permanent Orders 248-022 were issued by Task Force Duke, 3d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, in Afghanistan which awarded the applicant the CIB effective 1 September 2008. The applicable regulations state that only one award of the CIB is authorized for designated periods and the applicant has been awarded two awards for the same period of authorization. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019061
The applicant requests that his Army Commendation Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 27 April 1967. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal (correctly known as the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960)), the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019063
The applicant requests that the Combat Infantryman Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 11 December 1965. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show he is eligible for the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 | 20080019064
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019066
Army Regulation 635-40 provides that those members who do not meet medical retention standards will be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) to determine whether they are physically unfit to perform their duties and if found unfit, to determine the percentage of disability to be awarded. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated. In order for the applicant to be considered by a Medical Evaluation Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019067
Block 24 (Character of Service) of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to him at the time shows that he received an "Under Honorable Conditions" characterization of service. The Alcohol and Drug Policy Office, informed the applicant that as a result of reported testing errors made by two specific laboratories during the period November 1981 to July 1982, the Department of the Army had screened his military records to determine if a positive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019068
The advisory official recommended no change in the applicants military records as the applicant did not provide an evidence of error by the PEB. Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army physical disability evaluation system and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his office, grade, rank, or rating. The Army rates only conditions determined to be...