ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006163
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his promotion effective date and date of rank (DOR) for captain (CPT/O-3) from 14 February 2005 to 4 October 2001, the date the President approved the June 2001 United States Army Reserve (USAR) Position Vacancy Board (PVB) and removal of his name from the November 2004 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). The evidence shows that the applicant was selected for promotion to captain while assigned to paragraph and line number "260/03" by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006165
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 dated 31 March 1961 be corrected to show all of his awards, all of his overseas service and all of his military education. His DD Form 214 reflects that he served 1 year, 10 months and 23 days of foreign service and that he had no decorations or military education during the period covered by the DD Form 214. While it appears that the applicants DD Form 214 was properly prepared at the time of his retirement in regards to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006166
Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 contains the entry "None." This regulation also provides that there is no time limitation on requests for award of the Purple Heart. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no General Orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006168
NGB Form 22 shows that the applicant was discharged from the CAARNG by reason of being medically unfit for retention with severance pay in pay grade E-5 and with zero percent disability. Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is reasonable to conclude that the recommendation from the formal hearing of the PEB, dated 11 April 1989, was valid at the time utilizing VASRD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006171
The applicant provides: a. e. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period 12 March 1968 to 11 March 1970 and showing he was awarded the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006172
The applicant provides a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (Twenty Year Letter); a CRSC Reconsideration Request; a document pertaining to CRSC; a memorandum pertaining to a phone call on 19 June 2006 to CRSC; a letter, dated 16 May 2007, to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service; a NGB [National Guard Bureau] Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service); and a DA Form 2339 (Application for Voluntary Retirement). This includes TERA and Temporary Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006176
Although the applicants DD Form 214 shows his most significant duty assignment was an Army hospital, evidence of record shows he was assigned to Company E, 38th Infantry Regiment during his assignment in Korea. Evidence of record shows the applicant was an infantryman who served in an infantry MOS and was wounded in action while an assigned member of an infantry unit in Korea. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006181
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 September 1969 does not show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. General orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal would be the most acceptable evidence to show he was awarded this decoration if he should apply to the Board for reconsideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006182
A review of the medical records contained in the applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) shows two separate SF Form 600s dated 10 May 1968 which indicate that the applicant received a head injury. Additionally, he was not reported as a casualty, no annotation of wounds received in action against the enemy was made on his records and no indication that a medical officer verified his treatment. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to establish the validity of the two documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006183
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the narrative reason for his discharge changed to medical discharge. 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 Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006185
The applicant states, in effect, that a SPD code is not required for an honorable discharge. On 17 June 1976, the applicant was discharged by reason of unsuitability for drug abuse and assigned the SPD code "JMM." Based on the reasons the applicant was discharged, the SPD coded entered on his DD Form 214 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006187
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, to have his last discharge upgraded from under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006193
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) in support of his request. The applicant was convicted on 17 October 1975, sentenced to confinement for 6 months, probation for 2 years, and required to pay court cost of $29.00. On 10 September 1977, the commander submitted his recommendation to separate the applicant from the Army, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct-fraudulent entry, due to his concealment of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006196
There is no evidence of an error in her characterization of service. The character of the applicant's discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006197
The applicant's records show 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 by showing the awards of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam on 30 April 1968, the Valorous Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation, and one silver service star to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006200
This form further shows the applicant's character of service as under other than honorable conditions and that he completed 3 years, 6 months, and 19 days of creditable military service. On 9 September 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant was 18 years of age at the time of his enlistment and nearly 20 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006203
The DFAS counsel further states that a review of the FSM's record shows he submitted a letter requesting withdrawal from the SBP on 28 February 1989, which included the concurrence with the SBP termination from his current spouse. As a result of the FSM terminating his SBP participation, DFAS cannot recognize the 2004 court order awarding the applicant former spouse SBP benefits. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006204
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant was a SGT/E-5 at the time of his retirement as shown on his DD 214 and his DA Form 20. XXX ______________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006205
The applicant's military records contained a corrected copy of Headquarters, United States Army Maneuver Support Center and Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri General Court-Martial Order Number 6, dated 10 September 2007. As a result, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the applicant's military records to show that his rank and pay grade remained SSG/E-6, effective 1 February 2004, and to provide him any back pay and allowances that may be due to him as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006206
The applicant requests award of the Good Conduct Medal, and correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Good Conduct Medal, a Letter of Commendation, and completion of the Explosives and Demolitions Course. The applicant's records contain orders awarding him marksmanship badges which either do not appear, or incorrectly appear on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006207
The military psychiatrists further stated that the applicants character was consistent with his life history and behavior. With respect to the applicants medical discharge, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not submit any substantiating evidence that shows he was issued a permanent medical profile or that he underwent a medical evaluation board (MEB) or a physical evaluation board (PEB). The Army must find that a Soldier is physically unfit to reasonably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006208
He also request, in effect, award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge and its addition to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing award of the Army Commendation Medal; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation; and two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal; b. adding these awards to the list of awards shown on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006209
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he entered active duty this period on 10 August 1983 and was discharged on 4 October 1985, under other than honorable conditions, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the Service. The applicants military service records contain a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006211
There are no orders in his military records which awarded him the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records which conclusively shows that either of his units in Vietnam engaged in active ground combat while he was assigned to it, or that he was personally present and engaged in such ground combat. Although the applicant possessed and served in an infantry MOS with an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size during his tour in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006212
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's personnel record shows he received 3 NJPs and was convicted by special courts-martial on 2 separate occasions. He underwent both a mental and physical examination at the time of his separation and he indicated that his health was good and failed to make any comments to either medical examiner that he had an alcohol and/or drug problem.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006213
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006216
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the Multinational Force Observer Medal (MFOM), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), and Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) be added to his record and separation document (DD Form 214). Further, although he provides tuition assistance forms for courses covering the period 25 February through 13 May 1993, while he was serving with the MFO, there is no indication that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006219
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Korea Defense Service Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 June 1987. His service in Korea makes him eligible for this award, and it should be added to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 June 1987. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006220
The applicant's records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the AGCM for the period 19 July 1967 through 18 July 1969 and to correction of his records to show the award of the AGCM (First Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded CIB to the applicant's official record; b. adding the already-awarded CMB to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006221
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Based upon the applicants award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his military records to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal. _______ _XXX _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006222
The discharge authority approved the applicant's request and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. On 24 August 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his characterization of service and reason for separation. It specifically addressed issuance of an UD for discharges issued under the provisions of Chapter 10 of this regulation; and d. under Chapter 10, a member who committed an offense or offenses for which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006223
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 12a (Date Entered AD [active duty] This Period) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 August 1997 be corrected to show 15 October 1996. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of her separation from active duty. Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Army National Guard on 15 October 1996...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006224
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. If he had attended Biarritz University shortly after his arrival in Europe, then after two months he would have been assigned to the 7th U. S. Army for a sufficient period to qualify for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006225
On 30 July 1982, the commander notified the applicant by mail of initiation of separation action under the provisions of chapter 14-5 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) by reason of a civil conviction, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Although the applicant contends that his military record was perfect, at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006228
The applicant states that, although he was discharged because he had not executed and returned the Election of Options-Military Service Obligation Form (ARHC [Army Human Resources Command] Form 4145) to HRC, St. Louis, Missouri, he had, in fact, returned that form. On 14 January 2008, HRC, St. Louis Orders D-01-802547 discharged the applicant from the USAR. The advisory opinion was provided to the applicant and he responded that the copy of the ARHC Form 4145, dated 2 November 2006, shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006230
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded. His recruiter held his draft card and enlisted him in the Army as a Combat Engineer even though he knew the applicant's draft classification was 1-A-0. After consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006233
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Service Medal. The applicants DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. In pertinent part, the regulation states the Korean Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006234
The FSMs records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 6 June 1968. With respect to the FSM's second award of the Purple Heart, there are no general orders that show he was awarded a second award of the Purple Heart; there is no evidence in his service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured a second time as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds; and the FSM's name is not listed a second time on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006237
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with an effective date of 4 October 2005, be corrected to show his service in Afghanistan. The applicant provided sufficient evidence to show he served in Afghanistan from 17 January 15 May 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the statement "SERVICE IN AFGHANSITAN FROM 20040117- 20040515" in Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006238
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080006238 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. Absent any evidence of record confirming the applicant was wounded in action or treated for a combat-related wound while serving in the RVN, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the PH or the PH with first oak leaf clusters has not been satisfied in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006239
The applicant requests that her husband's, a former service member (FSM), WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) with a date of 7 January 1946 be corrected to show the FSM's correct race, marital status, and citizenship. The FSM's WD AGO 53-55 shows the following entries: Item 11 (Place of Birth) - Scott, Ohio, Item 18 - an "x" indicates race as "Negro," Item 19 - an "x" indicates marital status as "Married," and Item 20 - an "x" indicates U.S. _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006250
There is no evidence showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The separation authority may issue a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) or an honorable discharge (HD) if warranted by the members record of service; however, an UOTHC discharge was normally considered appropriate for members separated under this provision of the regulation. In this case,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006259
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Furthermore, there is no evidence that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006260
A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. His record of service shows he departed his unit in an AWOL status and that during an investigation of his whereabouts, it was uncovered that he was convicted by a civil court for a felony prior to entering the Army and that he did not disclose this to Army officials upon his enlistment. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006262
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 AUGUST 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080006262 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his rank and pay grade shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from private (PVT)/E-1 to specialist four (SP4)/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006263
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. There is no record the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) seeking a discharge upgrade during that board's 15-year statute of limitations. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006264
The applicant requests correction of his last name on his Purple Heart certificate to show M______ instead of H_______. Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend the applicants Purple Heart certificate to show his last name as M______. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his Purple Heart certificate to show his last name as M______.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006273
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 27 August 1973 be corrected to show he served in Vietnam from 28 November 1966 through 30 November 1967 and to show he served in Germany. The DD Form 214 is meant to provide a brief record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006274
The applicant requests that the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM) be corrected to reflect his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant states that his father was discharged in 1945 and in the early 1960s was awarded the BSM. The mere possession of a BSM is not considered sufficient evidence to enter that award on his records at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006275
The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants administrative discharge are not present in the available records; however, there are duly authenticated orders filed in his records that show that the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions on 15 January 2001 under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178, chapter 7. He contended at that time that he had been counseled and advised by his Army Reserve commander and unit to accept the discharge and wait for 2 years to...