ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005667
The applicants DD Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) lists the following pertinent information: a. at block 33, foreign service in Vietnam from 8 March 1970 through 7 March 1971; b. at block 38, assignment to the 23rd Administrative Replacement Detachment, from 21 March 1970 through 31 March 1970; Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Battalion, from 1 April 1970 through 25 July 1970; Company B, 23rd Supply and Transport Battalion, from 26 July 1970 through 26 January 1971; and in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005668
A review of those records shows: a. there are no orders awarding him the Purple Heart; b. his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) does not show he was awarded the Purple Heart, nor does it provide any evidence of his wounding; and c. although complete medical records do not exist, his separation physical examination is a part of the record, and it does not show any indication of his having been wounded. Orders show he was awarded 23 Air Medals. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005669
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart and the supporting evidence were carefully considered. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the Purple Heart, there must be evidence confirming that the wound for which the award is being considered was received as a direct result of, or was caused by hostile enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005672
There is no evidence of the applicant having been recommended for the award of the Army Commendation Medal. There is no evidence of record of anyone in the applicant's chain of command having submitted a recommendation that the applicant be awarded the Army Commendation. Statements provided 60 years after the fact are insufficient to show there was an error or injustice at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005676
There are no indications in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Presidential Unit Citation; b. awarding the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; and c. awarding four bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005677
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Good Conduct Medal for the period 14 December 1965 to 13 December 1967, and to correct his military records to show the award of the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005678
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired instead of honorably separated. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), 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 must find...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005679
The applicant's record shows that he received excellent ratings in conduct and efficiency during his period of active duty service as evidenced by his DA Forms 20 and 137. The applicant completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service from 10 November 1965 through 9 August 1967 with excellent conduct and efficiency ratings and no court-martial convictions, reductions in grade or lost time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005680
The applicant requests that the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Based upon the information contained on the Desert Shield/Desert Storm Data Base, item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 should be amended to add his service in Southwest Asia from 1 October 1992 to 31 December 1991 and item 12f should be amended to show he served 9 months and 4 days of foreign service. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005682
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his overseas service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The version of the regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stipulated that overseas service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 would be entered in Item 22c, and that an entry documenting RVN service would be entered in Item 30. Although the specific date the applicant arrived in the RVN cannot...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005683
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no available evidence of record to corroborate the certificate provided by the applicant showing that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. _________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005684
He further requests correction of his records to show that he was born in Mannheim, Germany. On 28 March 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. ________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 | 20080005687
He contends that a concussion hand grenade went off by his knees and legs and that a piece of shrapnel hit his left shoulder. The second time he was wounded was 11 October 1952 and he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005690
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Boards denial of his request to correct his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he entered active duty in June 1962 and to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant's request for reconsideration was not received within one year of the ABCMR's original decision and he has not submitted any new evidence that was not previously considered by the Board. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005691
The applicant's military records are not available for review. The available evidence does not show the applicant participated in the Battle of the Bulge which occurred during the Ardennes-Alsace campaign. _______ _ 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 | 20080005693
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to include his period of service during Operation Desert Storm. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to reflect his service in Saudi Arabia/Kuwait from 1 January 1991 through 19 May 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005704
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 September 1972 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle M-16), and two overseas bars. Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was wounded. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided none to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action or that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005706
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he obtained his General Equivalency Diploma (GED). However, a Third Army Form 215 (Personal History Statement of Accused), dated 25 January 1965, shows the applicant obtained his GED. _ _xxxx______ ___ 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 | 20080005709
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 | 20080005711
The applicant states, in effect, that a relief for cause OER was not warranted and does not meet the criteria of the regulation because he did not fail in the performance of his duties, which is supported by the ratings he received. The Board concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish that the report was in error or unjust and in both previous cases denied his requests. It stated, in pertinent part, that an evaluation report accepted by Headquarters, Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005713
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Since the applicant's request for reconsideration of the Board's denial of his request to have the Purple Heart added to his DD Form 214 is dated well over a year past the Board's decision, this portion of the applicant's request will not be addressed further in these proceedings. The applicant's military records do not contain any orders or award recommendations for the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005715
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 18 June 1969, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness and directed the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that Board's 15-year statue of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005721
The applicant states, in effect, he never received his enlistment bonus. Item 32a (Specific Option/Program Enlisted For), of the applicant's DD Form 1996/3 (Record of Military Processing-Armed Forces of the United States), dated 6 June 2001, shows that he enlisted for 2 years for a cash bonus of $3,000.00. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show he was erroneously denied the $3,000.00 enlistment bonus and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005722
The applicant requests that her general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. However, based on her overall record of service, her service was characterized as under honorable conditions (general) and she has provided no evidence to show that the action taken by the Army in her case was incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005723
The applicant's records are incomplete; however, there is sufficient evidence available to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 December 1981 for a period of 3 years. On 5 October 1988, the separation authority directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense with issuance of a General Under Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Therefore, the Board determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005725
The applicant's records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years on 23 July 1970. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005726
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier appeal to be awarded the Purple Heart and to have it added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge. There is no evidence, and the applicant provided none to show that he was wounded as the result of hostile action. There were no entries made in his service personnel records to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005727
There are no general orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. In his undated self-authored statement, the applicant states that he served as a combat medic in the Republic of Vietnam and that he was awarded the Purple Heart during his recuperation at the 24th Evacuation Hospital from an knee injury he sustained in January 1968 during the TET Offensive. Nevertheless, there are no general orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005729
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080005729 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be changed to general/under honorable conditions. Contrary to the applicant's contentions, the evidence shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unfitness and issued an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005732
There are no Purple Heart orders in the applicants records. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action and was treated for those wounds. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 19 September 1967; b. deleting the Air Medal from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 March 1968; and c. adding the Purple Heart and the Air Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005733
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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005734
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired instead of honorably separated. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), 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. However, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005735
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded in action on 3 May 1945 in the APTO. Therefore, the 13 May 1945 service medical record provided by the applicant which shows that he was wounded in action on 13 May 1945 in Okinawa is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 34 on his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005737
On 2 March 1976, the applicant surrendered to military authorities at Fort Sill, where charges were preferred against the applicant for being AWOL from 7 January to 2 March 1976. There is no indication in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The applicants contentions have been noted; however, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005738
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the bronze service stars to which he is entitled for his campaign participation. There is no evidence in the applicant's service record to show he was awarded the Purple Heart while he served in Vietnam and the applicant provided none, other than a series of four photographs in which he is wearing a patch over his right eye. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005739
This medal is awarded to any service member who was permanently assigned in the theater, who was in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days, or who was in active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration, or who was furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps or higher unit or independent force showing that he actually participated in combat; e. the American Campaign Medal is awarded for service within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005741
The applicant, in effect, requests reconsideration of that portion of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision that denied entitlement to back pay and allowances based on the restoration of his rank and pay grade and the upgrade of his bad conduct discharge. The Board determined that because the discharge upgrade action did not impact the original court-martial sentence and/or the discharge and reduction actions, the applicant was not entitled to back pay and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005742
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for combat action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam during 1968 and 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). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214; his citation and general orders for award of the ARCOM; his promotion orders to specialist four; his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214); and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005743
The applicant's record is void of any documents that indicate he ever requested a hardship discharge while serving on active duty. On 13 January 1969, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence determined that he had been properly and equitably discharged, and it voted to deny his request for a change to the characterization of his service and/or to the reason of his separation. Notwithstanding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005744
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of a Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) guaranteed in his 28 April 2007 Enlistment Contract (DD Form 4). However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. Notwithstanding the G-1 recommendation to honor the applicants enlistment contract by paying him the $15,000 PSEB; the law prohibits payment of this incentive if a member has in excess of 16 years of prior service at the time of enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005745
The applicants military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 30 November 1965. It states, in pertinent part, that warrant officers and enlisted members of the Army are entitled, when their active service plus their service on the Retired list totals 30 years, to be advanced on the Retired list to the highest grade in which they served on active duty satisfactorily. The applicant contends, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show he served on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005746
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080005746 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _ _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) AR20080005746 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080005746 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005747
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). During its original review of the case, the Board concluded the applicant's discharge was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations, and that the characterization of his service was commensurate with his overall record of service. The record does contain a separation document (DD Form 214), which identifies the authority and reason for his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005748
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that item 3 (Social Security Number [SSN]), of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), be corrected to reflect his correct SSN and to show the award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal; however, it was omitted from his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005754
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his UOTHC (under other than honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). Paragraph 3-7c(7) specifically addresses issuance of an UOTHC for discharges issued under the provisions of Chapter 10 of this regulation; and c. Chapter 10, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005755
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 AR20070005273, on 14 August 2007. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. However, notwithstanding the fact that the DVA awarded the applicant compensation for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005758
Item 24 of the applicants DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provided a copy of a Western Union Telegram, dated 16 July 1970, to the applicant's parents which states, in pertinent part: "The Secretary of the Army has asked me to inform you that your son [the applicant] was slightly wounded in action in Vietnam on 14 July 1970 while driver of a military vehicle on a military mission when a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005759
There are no general orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Air Medal. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Air Medal and his service records are void of his flight record. In the absence of flight records or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Air Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005760
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's Service Record (DD Form 230) contains an entry in Section 6 (Leaves of Absence and Delays) that shows the applicant was delayed 3 days (19-21 March 1952) due to an emergency while en route. ________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 | 20080005762
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with the period ending 2 October 1969, be corrected to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant's DD Form 214 with the ending period 2 October 1969 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army...