ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000677
The applicant states that he was wounded on 27 March 1968 when a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) exploded next to him, causing his ears and nose to bleed and causing him to become momentarily blinded. This individuals award citation noted in part, The platoon sergeant (i.e., the applicant) became momentarily disabled from an anti-tank round striking a few feet from him . 7. Regrettably, without evidence to show that he was treated for those wounds there is insufficient evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000679
The applicant states that there was no error. COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: The counsel identified on the applicants application has not provided any statement or evidence. On 7 December 1983, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, due to civilian conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000687
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his foreign service in block 12f and that his DD Form 214 reflect that he was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 10 January 2003 to 14 September 2003. It states that, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000694
Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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 in the Republic of Vietnam for award of two Overseas Service Bars; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000695
The applicant states, in effect, that the documentation provided is sufficient to correct his records to show a true and correct military record. It is appropriate to correct the record to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the awards that are currently shown on the applicants WD AGO Form 53-55; and b. showing the applicant's authorized awards include the Silver Star, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000696
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the dates of his foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 2003 the entry "0000 00 00"; b. adding to item 12f of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 2003 the entry 0000 02 26; c. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000701
The MPRJ is void of any orders, or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for, or awarded the AM, and of any flight records documenting his flight hours and types of flight missions performed in the RVN. It is also void of any flight records documenting the amount of hours and category of missions the applicant completed in the performance of his aerial flight duties while serving in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000702
The applicant states he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal after he left active duty. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000704
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 18 includes two separate entries which show Service in Operation Iraqi Freedom 20041127 -20051109 and Soldier Has Been Presented with a US Flag. The applicant authenticated the DD Form 214 with his signature in Item 21 (Signature of Member Being Separated) on the date of his release from active duty for retirement. Further, Item 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000705
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his overseas service in Vietnam. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his race as Black and that his overseas service in Vietnam should be added. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to correct the applicants DD Form 214 to show foreign service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000707
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the awards of the National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000714
Paragraph 10-5 of Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) governs screening procedures and states, in pertinent part, that appropriate Department of the Army Selection Boards will review the performance portion of the Official Military Personnel File, the DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record Part I) and DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II), and other authorized documents. Persons barred from reenlistment by DA under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000715
The evidence of record shows that the applicant's first name is Jose. He initially enlisted in and was separated from the PRARNG under the first name Jose; his (second) DD Form 214, dated 29 November 1957, shows his first name Jose; his birth certificate shows his first name as Jose; and he used the first name Jose throughout his entire military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000716
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, and to show he was an Infantryman, assigned to the 99th Infantry Division. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Although the applicant is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, there is no evidence that the applicant held an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000719
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000719 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. The applicant states, in effect, that he went absent without leave (AWOL) due to family problems. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000720
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows the applicant pled guilty on specified charges and received a general court-martial for the wrongful possession and distribution of hashish on three separate occasions in March 1985. The evidence shows his conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000724
National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 2-2 states that the effective date of Federal Recognition for original appointment is that date on which the commissioned officer executes the oaths of office in the State. National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 10-15b states that temporary Federal Recognition may be granted by an Federal Recognition Board to those eligible when the board finds that the member has successfully passed the examination prescribed herein, has subscribed to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000728
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was not dismissed from the U.S. Army, but instead resigned from the U.S. Army. The applicants military service record shows that he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 15 March 1974 and entered active duty in the Regular Army (RA) for a period of 3 years on 13 June 1974. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is concluded that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214, at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000730
Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be changed. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000733
The applicant states, in effect, that he was offered a disability for large intestinal bleeding, but it is not recorded in his military record. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000740
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served honorably during the period 11 September 1998 to 10 September 2001, attained the rank/grade of SPC/E-4, and was awarded an Army Achievement Medal. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant his first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000742
The applicant states that the FSMs discharge record does not show him as a sergeant and does not include his Prisoner of War Medal 3. The available evidence clearly shows that the FSM was a Prisoner of War from 13 May 1944 to 7 May 1945. Records show that the FSM was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his commendable service on 11 May 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000743
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000743 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. On 11 April 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 and directed that he receive a General Discharge Certificate. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000744
The applicant states, in effect, that on the date of action for his award of the BSM with "V" Device his platoon sergeant approached him and asked him if he would be willing to take award of the BSM with "V" Device vice the SS because too many had already been awarded. He further states that he now requests that his BSM with "V" Device for his service on 14 April 1970 be upgraded to the SS. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000745
The applicants DD Form 214 further shows he completed 1 year and 19 days of foreign service and that his last duty assignment prior to his separation from the Army was Company B, 82nd Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence of record shows that 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000747
He was given a general discharge, dropped in rank, and discharged from the service. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. He was discharged with a general discharge under honorable conditions on 6 October 1954 upon the expiration of his term of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-360 after completing 3 years, 1 month, and 5 days of creditable active service with 69 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000754
The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3 years but more than 1 year qualifies for award of the AGCM. However, after carefully examining the applicants record of service, it was determined that the applicant should have received the AGCM for his service from 16 August 1966 through 2 June 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000755
Specifically, he presents the following arguments: a. he was notified in the elimination memorandum that if he elected to submit his resignation or request discharge in lieu of elimination, he could be eligible for separation pay and could consult with his legal advisor and his finance and accounting office concerning entitlement to separation pay; b. he acknowledged notification of initiation of elimination action against him and requested resignation from the Army as well as a hearing by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000757
The applicant requests that Item 5 (Date of Birth) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show 8 August 1950. He also requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his Republic of Vietnam service. The applicant's military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000758
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his active duty service in the Falchin (sic - Falkland) Islands Conflict with Great Britain in England. The evidence shows that the applicant had no overseas service; however, his DA Form 2-1 shows the entry "OCONUS (820619) (YES)," which implies that he served outside the United States on that date. Based on the evidence available, there is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000774
On 10 April 1972, the applicant requested a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). This document also shows that the applicant was issued Separation Program Number (SPN) "246" and his character of service was "under conditions other than honorable" for the period of service under review. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000775
On 6 February 1982, nonjudicial punishment was imposed against the applicant for at least two specifications of failing to go at the prescribed time to his appointed place of duty. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 22 May 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000776
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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 evidence of record confirms that prior to his record of AWOL-related misconduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000777
On 29 May 2001, the Staff Judge Advocate, in a written review for the convening authority, summarized the evidence and trial discussion. General Court-Martial Order Number 279, United States Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated 14 November 2002, provided that the sentence to reduction to pay grade E-1, confinement for 18 months, and a bad conduct discharge, adjudged on 15 February 2001, had been affirmed. _ ___X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000778
Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all personnel assigned to the United States Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Unfortunately, there are no records to substantiate that the applicant was wounded in Vietnam. Without evidence to substantiate he was wounded as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence in which to award him the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000779
On 21 April 1971, the applicant's Commanding General (CG) was notified that the investigation revealed that the applicant initially enlisted in the RA on 30 September 1966 and that on 10 June 1969, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to misconduct. Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for misconduct. There is no evidence in the available records nor has the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000784
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Air Medal. There are no indications in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Air Medal. There are no indications in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was either awarded or entitled to the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000788
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000788 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. The applicant states, in effect, that he is submitting an identification card as additional evidence of his service in Kosovo from 12 April 2002 to 21 May 2002 in support of his request to be awarded the Kosovo Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000790
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 3 April 1989, before a General Court-Martial, the applicant pled not guilty to all specifications and charges. On 6 June 1989, the convening authority approved the sentence except for that part extending to a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000791
The applicant requests correction of the date of his initial appointment and date of rank to warrant officer one (WO1) from 31 July 2007 to 8 August 2006. National Guard Regulation 600-101 (Warrant Officer - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) provides procedures for processing applications for Federal recognition. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 8 August 2006 upon his initial appointment in the MTARNG as a WO1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000792
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 service in Iraq. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show he served in Iraq from 7 April 2003 to 15 July 2003 and is entitled to correction of his records to show this foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "0000 00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000798
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 03 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000798 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. On 7 October 1969, the applicants request for restoration to duty and clemency on the sentence to confinement was disapproved. While the applicant may have matured and become a productive citizen, his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000799
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 June 1992, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct due to abuse of illegal drugs. On 11 June 1996, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000803
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000803 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. The applicant requests removal of a memorandum, subject: Disqualification for Award of the Good Conduct Medal, dated 24 August 1993, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Regulation requires a commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000808
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000808 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. The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier application for correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that his military occupational specialty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000809
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 May 2000, after having carefully reviewed the applicants record and the issues he presented, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) concluded the applicants discharge was proper and equitable, and it voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000811
The applicant's record shows that the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 23 September 1966, and that he was awarded and served in military occupational specialties (MOSs) 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman) and 11F (Infantry Operations and Intelligence Specialist). As a result, absent any evidence that the applicant served in a line infantry unit and was present and participated with the unit while it was engaged in active ground combat with enemy forces, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000812
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded two Purple Hearts [Correctly known as the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster]. Block 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in connection with military operations against a hostile force while serving in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000822
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant provides his DD Form 214 as documentary evidence in support of this application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000829
The applicant states, in effect, that he suffered a myocardial infarction and became medically unfit for aviation service on 27 July 2003, and that the notification of medical determination and termination of ACIP was made to the Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG) on 3 May 2006. g. Applicant's memorandum, dated 10 July 2006, requesting termination of ACIP. On 5 October 2004, by memorandum, the applicant's operations officer notified the unit commander that the applicant's flight pay...