ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019445
Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 April 2002 shows he served 5 months and 18 days on active duty. The applicant's enlistment contract which shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 May 2002 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 12a of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 December 2005. Based on the above correction to item 12a on the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 December 2005, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019454
On 11 August 2004 the applicant executed a contract to return to military service with the United States Army Reserve for a period of 3 years in pay grade E-7. Although the applicants file does not contain any orders effecting the administrative reduction, there are sufficient documents available to the Board which confirms the applicant was performing in pay grade E-6 after his return to military service in August 2004. It is noted that the date of the document informing him of his debt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019455
He also states that this certificate was awarded for meritorious service as a Mortuary Affairs Noncommissioned Officer (NCO), but he has never served as a Mortuary Affairs NCO; therefore, this certificate should be given to the right NCO. The applicant provides the aforementioned Army Commendation Medal certificate in support of this application. This regulation further provides that the ABCMR is not an investigative body, and will decide cases on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019457
The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 October 2002. On 27 October 2003, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial), Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), in lieu of trial by court-martial after charges were preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019458
The applicant's medical records show: a. c. On 25 February 2002, the applicant reported having been depressed for "years" with worsening since activation in 2001. Those members who do not meet medical retention standards will be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) for a determination of whether they are able to perform the duties of their grade and military specialty with the medically disqualifying condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019459
The applicant requests that his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 18 July 2007. The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 May 2002 for a period of 4 years. 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 214 the Iraq Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019469
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's social security number at the time of his release from active duty was ###-##-2476 and not as entered 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 showing in item 3 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019470
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 July 1991, which will simply be referred to as his DD Form 214 throughout the remainder of these Proceedings, be corrected by: a. adding his foreign service to item 12f (Foreign Service); b. showing the award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal; c. adding an entry to item 18 (Remarks) to reflect his service in Saudi Arabia; and d. adding entries to item 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019472
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 Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Air Medal (AM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time when the applicant was separated, required that throughout a qualifying period of service for award of the AGCM the enlisted person must have had all "excellent" conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019473
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) and Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 6 December 1996. The applicant's records contain a DD Form 214 for the period ending 17 February 1993 that shows he was released from active duty at the completion of his required training effective that date and transferred to a USAR unit. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019475
The applicants military personnel record shows that he enlisted in the Army National Guard on 19 August 1972 for a period of 6 years. The applicant was ordered to report to Fort Dix, New Jersey on 9 May 1974 and this same order shows his active duty commitment period as 18 months and 28 days. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019476
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant is authorized the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019477
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and the Purple Heart. Since the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Purple Heart as an authorized award, this portion of his request will not be discussed further in these proceedings. The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation was awarded to all units that served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019483
Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant is therefore entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award), for the period 29 November 1967 to 2 September 1969 and to have it added to his DD Form 214. As such, under the provisions of the Army Regulation 600-8-22, which preclude awards for the same period and in the absence of orders confirming the award, there is insufficient evidence for the Board to correct the applicants records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019484
He was ordered to active duty on 10 April 1964 and served on active duty, to include service in Vietnam, until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 22 January 1966 and was returned to the USNR. On 31 December 1984, he was honorably REFRAD in the pay grade of E-7 and was transferred to the Retired List effective 1 January 1985. A review of the available records also fails to show that the applicant was ever deemed to have been wounded or injured as a result of enemy action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019488
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The applicant contends that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he served honorably for 3 years. In this case, the evidence of record shows that the applicant voluntarily requested discharge from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019489
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel record which show that she was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. The available evidence also shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for award of the Good Conduct 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 Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 July 1974 through 30 July 1977; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019490
On 11 May 1974, the applicant submitted a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) requesting upgrade of the character of service of his discharge. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence to show that he enlisted in the U.S. Army when he was 16 years of age. There is also no evidence of record of any documented unfitting medical condition(s).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019493
On 24 September 2008, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, New Jersey Army National Guard, requested a clarification of the Board's Determination/ Recommendation in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070013698, dated 5 June 2008. BOARD VOTE: ____X___ ____X_ _ ___X____ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019494
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) showing he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), and two Overseas Service Bars. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time of the applicant's service, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019500
The appropriate authority approved his request on 6 December 1989 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. Paragraph 3-7b of Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______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 | 20080019503
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows the applicant was awarded the ARCOM with "V" Device based on General Orders Number 6116 and the ARCOM with first OLC based on General Orders Number 8608. The applicant's records show a certificate and general orders awarding the applicant the ARCOM with second OLC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (first award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019504
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Counsel provides, in support of this application for reconsideration, copies of a Morning Report dated 8 February 1945; an Infantry Replacement Training Center Certificate, for the period from 4 September to 23 December 1944; DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards, dated 28 February 1989; the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019506
There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. 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. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019507
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of discharge as 27 December 1969 and his social security number (SSN) as xxx-50-xxxx. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was discharged on 27 December 1968. The applicant has not provided any documented evidence showing that his SSN is incorrectly recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019510
Upon completion of his AIT he was transferred to Vietnam and served as a cannoneer and a door gunner in Vietnam from 25 January 1967 until he was honorably discharged on 9 July 1968. There is no listing of any of his units being awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Bronze Star Unit Citation or any evidence in his records showing that he was approved for an individual award of that medal. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019511
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had been trained as a utility helicopter mechanic and was assigned to the 142nd TAMC from November 1986 to August 1987 and then with F Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment until December 1988. 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 | 20080019517
It is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Army, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. In the absence of documentation, such as a completed, authenticated, and verified casualty report, or other evidence which clearly shows the applicant suffered a wound or injury as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for this wound or injury, and that his treatment was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019527
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 unit histories provided by the applicant contain no evidence that the units highlighted by the applicant had personnel serving in Vietnam or that anyone in the units was entitled to or received the Vietnam Service Medal. _______ _ X...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019528
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show all the awards he earned in Vietnam and all of his Vietnam service. The applicant requests that his DD Forms 214 be corrected to show all of his authorized awards and all of his Vietnam service. Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 1968 should be corrected to show he is authorized to wear one silver service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019529
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Incorporated herein by reference are the available military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080003644 on 20 May 2008. There is also no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019533
He also requests issue of medal sets for the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal which are already shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As the applicant received only a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019535
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ____________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 | 20080019536
The applicant states, in effect, that all his military personnel service records are wrong. The MEB recommended separation under the provisions of paragraph 5-9, Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) and paragraph 2-24c of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) for not meeting medical procurement fitness standards at the time of his entry onto active duty. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to show his date of discharge is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019542
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records. With respect to the applicants middle name, the applicants record of induction shows his middle name as Edward....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019546
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence that indicates that the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. However, there is insufficient evidence to support his claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019548
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his 20-year letter, a DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate), his discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), his DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), and his orders placing him the Retired List. On 28 December 1991, the applicant was notified he had completed the required years of service to be eligible for retired pay on application at age 60. When the applicant completed the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019551
Neither the award order or the jump record is contained in the applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) 6. While the evidence available to the Board indicates the applicant was medically dropped from his SFQC there is no evidence that was the reason for his release from active duty in March 2004. Rather, the evidence shows the applicant was released upon the expiration of the orders which ordered him to active duty for training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019553
Therefore, there is no action required by the Board concerning this issue and as a result it will not be discussed further in the Record of Proceedings. There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the BSM. No evidence was found in his service personnel record or in the ADCARS data base to support addition of the BSM to the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019560
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the award of the Bronze Star Medal or the Purple Heart. 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. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019563
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct the applicant's record to show award of the Purple Heart. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam during one campaign period. 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 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 23 September 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019566
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 May 1969 to 9 April 1971, and correct his military records to show the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his tour in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show two bronze service stars to be added to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019571
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of his Bronze Star Medal with the "V" Device. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following pertinent information: a. his conduct and efficiency rates are recorded as "excellent"; b. he received multiple fragment wounds to his abdomen and lost his right eye due to wounds received on 4 November 1969; and c. his authorized awards are: the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019572
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 12a (Date Entered on Active Duty This Period) and Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 20 October 1979. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 8 June 1979 and entered an active duty status for training on 28 June 1979. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019578
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart three times while serving in Vietnam from 1971 through 1972. 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. _______ _ _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 | 20080019583
He arrived in Korea on 20 July 1969 and served in Korea until 29 September 1969, when he was transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington, where he was honorably released from active duty as an overseas returnee. Therefore, lacking evidence to show that he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that the treatment for that wound was made a matter of record, the Board has no basis upon which to award him the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019584
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This document shows the applicant corrected his record of birth to show his correct DOB as 18 December 1925. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct DOB and POB, will be filed in the applicants NPRC file, which now serves as his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019591
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of his General Court-Martial from the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and from his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) and that it be filed in the restricted section of his OMPF. He wants the court-martial removed to the restricted section of his OMPF so that it does not negatively prejudice his consideration for promotion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019598
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his separation document to show his correct social security number (SSN), that he was wounded twice as a result of hostile actions, and two awards of the Purple Heart. These documents show, in pertinent part, the applicant was advised to provide a copy of his Social Security Card; that the copy of the DD Form 214 the applicant provided did not match the DD Form 214 on file in his official military personnel records; and that he may apply to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019600
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Grenada. Qualifying service for this award includes participation in Grenada in support of Operation Urgent Fury from 23 October to 21 November 1983. ___________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.