ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005899
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005900
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his combat area service. The applicants complete military records are not available to the Board. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was disqualified from receiving the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 5 September 2000 through 4 September 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005902
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant upon his discharge shows he was separated under the provisions of Chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of drug abuse - rehabilitation failure. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was declared an ADAPCP rehabilitation failure based on alcohol abuse, and not drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005917
The applicant states, in effect, that he was recommended for the Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam; however, according to his former commander, the commanding general approved the medal but it was never awarded. He contends that the Awards Branch denied his request for the Army Commendation Medal because the dates for the proposed Army Commendation Medal for his infantry duties overlapped the dates of his award of the Bronze Star Medal for his ordnance duties. There are no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005919
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), all other awards to which he may be entitled be added to the record of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 33 of the WD AGO Form 53-55 by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005923
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart, completion of the Advanced Marksmanship Training Course, and his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 13B (Field Artillery Crewman). The evidence of record and the certificate provided by the applicant shows that he completed the 2-week Advanced Marksmanship Training Course. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005934
His service medical records of his attempted suicide, the diagnosed PTSD from combat service with the VA medical records, and his psychiatric evaluation during his discharge proceedings should have been made available to the previous Board. The applicant further stated that in February 1971 he was discharged from the Army. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005935
The applicant provides a WD AGO Form 38 (Report of Physical Examination of Enlisted Personnel Prior to Discharge, Release from Active duty or Retirement) and a WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record). The applicant has provided new evidence that will be considered by the Board. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005936
The applicant requests that the incident report for a HMMWV (military vehicle) crash be corrected from showing that it was accidently caused, to that it was intentionally caused. The ABCMR recommended awarding the Soldier the Purple Heart, but did not recommend changing the incident report to show that the incident which caused the death was intentional. Without medical records and the incident report in question, there is insufficient documentation in which to grant the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005937
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 MAY 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080005937 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The ABCMR reviews a case with a presumption of regularity, that what the Army did was correct. Without medical records and the incident report in question, there is insufficient documentation in which to grant the applicants request to award him the Purple Heart or to change the incident report.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005938
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 MAY 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080005938 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Without medical records and the incident report in question, along with the applicants DD Form 214 (if applicable), there is insufficient documentation in which to grant his request for award of the Purple Heart or to change the incident report.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005940
The applicant requests, in effect, all records of non-judicial punishment (NJP) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), all records related to the suspension of his security clearance be removed from the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and his Officer Record Brief (ORB), and reinstatement on active duty as an O-6. The evidence of record shows 32 CFR, Chapter 1, subsection 154.55c, states that whenever a determination is made to suspend a security clearance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005946
This letter essentially stated, in pertinent part, that while being hit hard by the enemy, the FSM, who was a medic, was running everywhere doing for everybody. The evidence provided by the applicant was carefully considered. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that the FSM was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel at the time for wounds or injuries received as a result of hostile action, and that this medical treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005948
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It further determined there was no evidence of record that indicated the applicant had ever been awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. The Board finally concluded that absent any evidence of record confirming the applicant was wounded in action or treated for a combat related wound by military medical personnel, there was insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005952
Since he was processed for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, it is presumed that a final CID report of investigation supported the narrative reason for discharge. Although the regulatory guidance requires that an RE code be entered for Reserve Component Soldiers who are discharged for cause, the applicant was not assigned an RE code in Item 27 of his DD Form 214. There is no evidence, other than the incorrect RE code discussed above, of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005953
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Report of Separation From Active Duty, be corrected to add the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with 1st oak leaf cluster (OLC) (second award), and the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM). There are no orders in the applicants record showing he was awarded the MSM, 1st OLC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KDSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005955
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's several DA Forms 20 do not show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. XXX _______________________ 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 | 20080005957
The applicant requests reconsideration of her request for retirement by reason of physical disability with at least a 30% disability rating that was denied by the Board in case number AC-95-06112 on 27 February 1997. The applicant applied to this Board on 14 February 1995 contending that because the VA had assigned her a 60% disability rating the day following her discharge, the PEB should have assigned her at least a 30% disability rating. The VA, however, is not required by law to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005958
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record also shows that Letter Orders awarded the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Korea on 4 February 1951. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Item 27 of the FSMs DD Form 214 the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005960
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. As a result, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records, and the applicant failed to provide evidence which conclusively shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005961
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the PH. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the PH is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. While the applicant submits an excerpt from a letter in which it states that a soldier with the applicants last name was wounded, there is nothing in the applicants military records to corroborate that statement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005964
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), two awards of the Air Medal (AM), and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). However, the applicant's record is void of any order or other documents that indicate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005969
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The advisory official adds the Promotions/Notifications Branch promotes officers based on the information provided to them by the units and the applicant received the earliest date possible according to the information provided by the unit. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant was promoted to the rank of LTC, effective and with a DOR of 8 January 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005971
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 DECEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080005971 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a letter, dated 5 March 1983, which appointed him as a Reserve commissioned officer effective 21 August 1982; orders, dated 27 October 1987, which promoted him to CPT/O-3 effective 27 October 1987; a memorandum, dated 27 March 1995, which informed him that he was considered but not selected for promotion; his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005973
The applicant requests that his 14 November 1987 discharge from the United State Army Reserve (USAR) be changed to transfer to the Retired Reserve. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, there is no evidence of any error or injustice. By application for Retired Pay at Age 60 his status is exactly what it would have been had he been transferred to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005976
The FSM and the applicant divorced on 8 August 1988. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or had not yet made an SBP election. Evidence of record shows the FSM elected SBP for spouse and children coverage in 1984.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005979
The applicant requests, in effect, a change in his Reentry Code (RE Code) from "4" to a "3" in order for him to enlist. It also shows the SPD code with a corresponding RE code and states that more than one RE code could apply. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, for court-martial, and was issued a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005984
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He further stated that if he were returned to the Army he would only go AWOL again. On 14 November 1974, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005985
The applicant provides copies of a supplemental violation report and his request for discharge for the good of the service. At the time his age was 18 years and 2 months. On 11 May 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005986
The applicant did apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge; however the request was not received within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that his discharge was 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 | 20080005987
On 2 October 1990, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of chapter 14 -12b, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of Misconduct - Pattern of Misconduct, with a discharge under honorable conditions (General). On 7 November 1990, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b by reason of Misconduct-pattern of misconduct, with a discharge under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005988
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005990
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence of record shows that the highest grade held by the applicant during his military service was PFC. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was nominated for or promoted to General Officer during his service in WWII.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005993
The military documents that are on file in the applicants Official Military Personnel File show that the applicant served under the last name of J****** until sometime in 1984 and then served under the name of W******* up until her release from active duty in 1985. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, which would indicate that an injustice will occur if her last name is not changed on her DD Form 214 as requested. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005994
He is proud of every second of his service, and would like nothing better than to have his discharge upgraded to reflect that he served honorably. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, the applicants DD Form 214 and Record of Trial are available and are sufficient for the Board to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005995
He now requests his military records corrected. Counsel requests correction of the applicants military records to show his correct name, date of birth, and place of birth. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, dated 24 November 1969, be corrected to show his correct name as Roxxxxo Rxxxxa-Vxxa, his DOB as 29 July 1947, and place of birth as Arecibo, Puerto Rico. 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005999
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction to the WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation - Certificate of Service), of his late father, a former service member (FSM), by showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the American Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006001
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080006001 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The ABCMR's decision in Docket Number AR20070009286 failed to address the issue of the applicants name having been incorrectly entered on the citation and certificate for award of the Air 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 in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006005
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. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006008
There are no orders in the applicant's records showing he was awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge. There is no evidence in the applicant's records to show he was ever awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006011
Evidence does show that prior to the FSM becoming a prisoner of war he was assigned to the 168th Engineer Combat Battalion during a period of time the unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the Citation in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army. Records show the FSM was returned to military control on 28 April 1945; his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he departed the European theater of operations on 15 May 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006013
There is no evidence to show the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. Records show the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 11 July 1967 through 25 March 1969; b. deleting the entry in item 23c on his DD Form 214; c. adding the entry,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006014
The PH is included in the list of awards contained in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) and his record contains a copy of Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division General Orders (GO) 11888, dated 10 September 1969, which awarded the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 26 August 1969. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the PH as a result of being wounded in action in the RVN on 26 August 1969, as evidenced by PH orders and an entry in Item 40 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006015
The applicant requests that his father, a deceased former service member (FSM) be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). He was transferred to Germany on 9 March 1956 and despite being reclassified to a maintenance warrant officer MOS, he was assigned to an armored cavalry regiment for duty as a personnel officer. There is also no evidence to show that he received combat infantry pay or that he was ever recommended for award of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006019
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he served in Bosnia-Herzegovina from March through October 1997. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. Evidence of record shows that the applicant is authorized award of the NATO Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006022
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant submitted an application to the ABCMR on 12 July 2004, requesting his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his service in Somalia and Haiti, and his entitlement to the AFEM. Although the DD Form 214 on file gives no indication of Somalia service, the LESs provided by the applicant, as corroborated by the Operation Continue Hope Certificate he provided, is sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006023
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a temporary duty assignment. 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. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was on temporary duty to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006029
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is void of any orders or documents that indicate he was ever awarded or recommended for the AAM, MFO Medal, AGCM, or any other awards. The evidence of record provides no evidence that the applicant was ever awarded or recommended for the award of the AGCM while he served on active duty or any evidence to show he pursued this award during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006031
It appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 7 October 1966 through 4 October 1968 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. The applicant is eligible for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) because he qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and was evacuated prior to completing six months of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006032
Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer, Memorandum, dated 7 August 2006. c. Oath of Office, dated 7 August 2006. d. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 30 November 2007. e. New York State, Physician Registration Certificate, valid through 31 July 2009. f. Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, dated 26 January 2007, Washington, D.C. g. Committee on Trauma Card, December 2005 to December 2009, American College of Surgeons. The USAREC...