ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003314
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be changed to a medical discharge. On 6 December 1960, he was transported to the military hospital at Sheppard AFB, Texas, where he remained until 9 January 1961. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show that his discharge was unjust and that he should have been medically discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003317
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. This form further shows the applicant completed 2 years, 11 months, and 3 days of creditable military service. There is no indication in the applicants records that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that Boards 15 year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003322
The applicant's personnel records do not contain any general orders awarding him the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, or combat awards for his active duty tour ending 20 December 2003. There is no evidence in the applicant's personnel record that shows he is authorized the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003323
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected by adding the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge to his records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-1) in Item 27 of his DD Form 214. _________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003324
On 17 November 1992, the applicant submitted a request to be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, paragraph 16-5(b), due to his inability to overcome a locally imposed bar to reenlistment. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence shows that the applicant was voluntarily discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003326
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003326 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. These orders awarded the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 15 March 1968. Therefore, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice to award the applicant the PH 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd Award) for being wounded in action in the RVN on 1 June 1968, and to add these awards to his record and separation document at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003327
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 33 (Decorations and Awards) of the applicants WD AGO 53-55, dated 9 December 1945, shows the applicant was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries received during his tour of duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant received a Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the ETO during his tour of duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003328
The applicant requests lifting of a suspension of favorable personnel actions (FLAG) imposed against him as a result of criminal charges, and restoration of all rights and privileges, to include grade advancement, pay increases, and death benefits for the death of his dependent child. The applicant's records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 19 January 1984. The evidence of record shows that at the time of the applicant's military service, the Army did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003351
The applicant states, in effect, that the Army Review Board stated in their consideration of evidence in his case that under Title 10, US Code 1552(b) the application for correction of military record must be filed within three years. At the time of the applicant's release from active duty, he had served in the rank and pay grade of Major, O-4, for a total of 5 months and 25 days. The applicant's contention that the Board stated in their consideration that Title 10, U.S. Code, section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003352
In support of his request, the applicant submitted a copy of a report of investigation - Line of Duty and Misconduct Status, dated 29 June 1990; a partial copy of a DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board Proceedings), with an approval date of 4 January 1991; an Army National Guard Current Annual Statement, with a preparation date of 14 June 1990; a copy of a National Guard Retirement Points Statement - Supplemental Detailed Report, with a preparation date of 3 April 1990; a copy of Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003358
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Certificate of Release Or Discharge From Active Duty (DD Form 214) entry in Item 12C (Net Active Service This Period) be deleted (001-11-17) and add (02-09-09) and Item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) be deleted (20060724-20070408 and 20070412-20070522 be corrected to show lost time (20070510-20070513). The DD Form 214, he was issued contains an entry in Item 12c (Net Service This Period) contains the entry "0001 11 17," which indicates...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003359
The applicant requests that General Orders Number 3938 dated 27 February 1971 and the certificate dated 27 February 1971 awarding him the Army Commendation Medal be corrected to show that was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003362
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003362 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 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003365
Based on the applicant's service in Korea, he therefore served a qualifying period of service for award of the Korean Service Medal, and is therefore, entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award BOARD VOTE: __xxx___ __xxx___ __xxx___ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003367
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _ __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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080003367 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080003367 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003374
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003374 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants military records are not available to the Board. xxxxxx_________________ 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 | 20080003377
He further requests that the reason for his discharge be removed from his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). On 4 May 1990, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, for ADAPCP rehabilitation failure. There is no policy, regulation, directive or law that provides for the automatic upgrade of a less than honorable discharge from military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003379
She also states that Block 24 shows her service as uncharacterized and this should be corrected. Her DD Form 214 shows that she had 1 month and 28 days of foreign service during her active duty mobilization, but it does not indicate the "from-to" dates of that service. However, if the San Antonio newspaper is correct in reporting the applicant's unit deployed on 13 January, and if the applicant's DD Form 214 is correct in stating she served 1 month and 28 days of foreign service, then she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003382
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. On 29 August 1996, the convening authority approved the applicant's sentence and ordered it executed, except for that part of the sentence extending to a dishonorable discharge, and the record of trial was forwarded to The Judge Advocate General of the Army for review by the Army Court of Military Review. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003384
On 3 April 2005, the applicants deployment orders were amended to change his period of active duty from 12 October 2003 through 10 October 2004 to from 12 October 2003 through 31 March 2005. He declined the promotion consideration for the position in order to deploy with his unit. His battalion commander supported his request but the Brigade Commanders and the DCSPER declined his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003431
On 11 June 1998, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other than honorable conditions, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the UCMJ, the possible effects of a request for discharge, and of the procedures and rights that were available to him. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003475
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Kosovo. This portion of his request will be administratively transferred to the ADRB and as a result, this portion of his request regarding an upgrade of his discharge will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003477
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM), and to show completion of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) Course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003488
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence provided by the applicant shows that he had sustained an injury while assigned in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina in January 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003489
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged for the good of the service with an Under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003490
Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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 to award the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003494
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Absent any evidence of record showing that the applicant held and served in an infantry specialty with a qualifying infantry unit during his RVN tour, or that he was awarded the CIB by proper authority while he was on active duty, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the CIB has not been satisfied in this case. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003496
The applicant requests, in effect, that his General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period ending 30 June 2006, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and that all related adverse information be removed from his Security Clearance File. In an undated letter, Mr. Richard M____ stated that he was asked to conduct a review of various documents in reference to an incident wherein the applicant was accused of viewing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003498
Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the awards of the European Africa-Middle Eastern Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant is authorized the award of the Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080003498 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003506
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive payment of Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) in the amount of $15,000.00 per year for the periods from 1 February 2006 to 31 January 2007; and from 1 February 2007 to 31 January 2008. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was authorized to enter into an agreement for MASP for the years 2006 and 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003550
The applicant requests correction of the record of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal First Class, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star Citation, and the Meritorious Unit Citation. The U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Memorandum, dated 19 April 1968, shows the FSM was authorized to accept and wear the Armed Forces Honor Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003552
The applicants military service record shows he was appointed in the ARNG as an Armor officer, in the grade of 1LT/pay grade O-2, effective and with a DOR of 28 September 2006. These documents show, in pertinent part, the applicant was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army, with appointment in the ARNG of the United States, in the grade of 2LT, effective 8 August 1992. b. These documents show, in pertinent part, the applicant was appointed as a Reserve commissioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003559
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003559 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time the applicant entered into his ROTC contract, he further acknowledged his understanding that if he failed to complete the educational requirements of his agreement or was disenrolled from the ROTC program, the Secretary of the Army or his designee could order him to active duty as an enlisted Soldier; or in lieu of being ordered to active duty, he could be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003597
During its original review of the case, the Board found insufficient evidence to show the applicant was ever wounded as a result of enemy action while serving in the RVN, or that he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving in the RVN. 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. In addition, since the applicant was clearly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003605
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Air Medal; however, it was omitted from his DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and adding this award to his DD Form 214; b. by adding the already-awarded Air Medal to his DD Form 214; and c. awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003608
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that if his request for discharge is accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was discharged for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge, with service characterized as under conditions other than honorable. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003611
The applicant states that the hospital triage records would clearly show that a blow to the right upper arm caused his injury; however, he has been trying to obtain those records for the last 30 years with no success. Incorporated herein by reference are 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 AR20070011629 on 15 January 2008. However, merely to have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003614
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must indicate that they are submitting the request of their own free will, without coercion from anyone and that they have been briefed and understand the consequences of such a request as well as the discharge they might receive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003616
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. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003620
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Authorized or Awarded) of his 30 June 1952 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected by adding the Army Good Conduct Medal, Korean Conflict Medal, Certificate of Achievement, and the Infantry 645th Engineer 5th Army Medal. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 in support of his application. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003622
His records also contain a DA Form 20B (Insert Sheet to DA Form 20 - Record of Court-Martial Conviction) that shows a General Court-Martial convened pursuant to Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia, General Court-Martial Order Number 113, and the applicant was charged with AWOL from on or about 11 September 1971 to on or about 29 August 1973. This document shows that the applicant was discharged on 2 July 1974 and contains the separation authority, narrative reason,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003624
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his correct family name. There is no evidence of record showing that he requested to change his family name while on active duty. The applicant served in the Army of the United States and was honorably separated using the name currently recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003629
The applicant's 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 by corrected by providing an appropriate document to correct the applicants date of birth currently reflected on his WD AGO Form 100 to read 20 February 1923. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003634
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show his first tour in Vietnam. Item 31 (Foreign Service) on the applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam from 24 September 1967 through 3 May 1968 (7 days after his release from active duty). Evidence of record shows he was released from active duty on 11 January 1965 and he did not enlist until 11 May 1965.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003637
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states that he lost the stripe. The applicant's military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003638
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003638 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. Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: M Chairperson M Member M Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003645
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his rank and pay grade as captain, O3E; and his award of the Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, retirement orders, award certificate, and letters from this Board, dated 13 July 2007, approving the correction of his retired rank and pay grade. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicants last period of active duty service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003646
However, there is evidence of record showing that he sustained a wound to his left hand while in the Republic of Vietnam which supports the subsequent newspaper article stating that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his awards include the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003647
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) on 6 January 2003, and then to the Retired Reserve, instead of being discharged. AR-PERSCOM Orders D-01-200737, dated 8 January 2002, show that the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR effective that date. In pertinent part, it stated that promotion vacancies were not required for IRR promotions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003650
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 8 November 1966. The applicant submitted an application for upgrade of his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) along with his application to the ABCMR; however, it is not within that boards 15-year statue of limitations.