ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002979
The applicant states that he was awarded the CIB in Iraq, but it is not shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show award of the CIB. In the absence of evidence that the applicant actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002981
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II, that he was separated in April 1946, and that the Bronze Star Medal is not on his discharge document. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) and two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002984
He also requests a personal appearance before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous considerations of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR2001052760, on 29 January 2002, and in Docket Number AR2002071052, on 26 August 2003. Concerning Military Police Report 05045-97-MPC338, I did not, in fact, render the probable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002987
He had served 1 year, 7 months and 5 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his service in Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002993
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal (based on the Combat Infantryman Badge) on his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002995
This letter, in effect, notified the FSM that he had completed the required years of service and would be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60. On 10 January 2008, DFAS-Cleveland, Ohio, notified the applicant that her application for the RCSBP annuity was denied because it was not received within 6 years of the FSM's death. The FSM's records do not indicate that he elected to participate in the RCSBP and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence showing that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003032
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that based on his service in a theater of combat operations from 2 January through 14 May 1991 in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, he should receive at least an Overseas Campaign Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM), and the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003041
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 FEBRUARY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003041 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests in effect, correction of his records to show he was not erroneously promoted to the rank of sergeant major and to retire as a sergeant major. The applicant provides in support of his application 32 pages of documents which contain his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), Order Number 349-301 (promotion orders), Leave and Earnings Statement, DA Form 3349...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003046
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. He was discharged on 29 June 1953 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 with an undesirable discharge under conditions other than honorable. However, while draft evaders and deserters who were processed for separation under PP 4313 would have been entitled to receive a Clemency Discharge if they satisfactorily completed the alternate service satisfactorily, the Clemency Discharge did not affect the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003047
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's contention that his records should be corrected to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge was carefully considered and determined to have insufficient evidence to support granting his request. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not submitted sufficient evidence showing that he met the criteria for award of the Expert Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003048
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003048 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003053
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003053 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was awarded the Parachutist Badge. However, there is no evidence of record to show he attended and completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003056
He also requests award of the Army Service Medal (correctly known as the Army Service Ribbon) and the "A.O.S.M." On 31 July 1991, the applicant concurred with the EPSBD Proceedings in Item 21 (Action by Service Member) of the DA Form 4707 and requested to be discharged from the Army without delay. Army Regulation 635-200 states that unless the reason for separation requires a specific characterization, a Soldier will be awarded an uncharacterized description of service if in an entry-level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003058
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003061
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003062
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003063
The applicant states, in effect, that her records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of her unit's deployment in Iraq required her to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003064
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003067
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003069
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards, campaign, and assault credits received by units serving during World War II. By letter dated 9 June 2005, the National Personnel Records Center informed the applicant he would be sent a number of awards; however, a bronze service star for the Philippine Liberation Ribbon was not listed as one of those awards/appurtenances. Based on the authorized campaigns of New Guinea,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003070
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003071
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003072
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003073
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003074
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003075
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003076
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003077
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003079
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003081
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003082
The applicant states, in effect, that her records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of her unit's deployment in Iraq required her to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003083
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003084
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's military personnel record shows he served a period of active service in the Regular Army from 29 December 1988 to 23 December 1991. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) provides, in pertinent part, that decorations, service medals, campaign credits, and badges awarded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003085
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003086
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003089
The applicant states, in effect, that her records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of her unit's deployment in Iraq required her to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003090
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003095
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 1994 be corrected to show his dates of service in Vietnam, his prior service, and his reenlistment dates. Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted on 15 March 1972, that he served in Vietnam from 26 August 1972 through 15 February 1973, and that he was honorably discharged on 17 December 1973 after completing 1 year, 9 months and 3 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003099
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show entitlement to an $8,000.00 HIGRAD bonus based on his successful completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) and commissioning as an officer. In an advisory opinion, dated 20 April 2006, the Army G-1, Director of Military Personnel Management, stated that due to the urgent need for OCS applicants, the Army implemented an enlistment bonus of $8,000.00 for OCS applicants as an extension of the current policy of paying an enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003117
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), to show his dates of service in Korea and Germany. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should show that he served in Korea and Germany. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the entry "Korea 15 May 1964 to 17 April 1965" and the entry "Germany 14 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003119
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show his entitlement to the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and 2 bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003121
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 1 December 1965 to 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003136
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003138
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003140
The applicant states, in effect, that her records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of her unit's deployment in Iraq required her to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003144
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003145
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003149
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003150
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003151
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and Allowances) provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12...