ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007243
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). An Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property, dated 8 January 2007, shows in item 10 (Destination Information) that the applicant elected to ship his HHG to Dallas, Texas. In response to the request for reimbursement of the cost of shipping his HHGs from Texas to Arizona, the DA G-4 authorized a partial payment to the applicant of $1,175.33, which was the maximum cost that would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007244
The applicant requests, that he be paid the enlistment bonus promised in his United States Army Reserve (USAR) enlistment contract. The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the recent period of active duty training; a notarized statement concerning the facts of his enlistment, dated 9 October 2007; a memo describing the applicant's USAR enlistment process from Commander, 339th Theater Tactical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007246
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his retired rank as a major (MAJ) instead of captain (CPT). Rather, his service on active duty after his REFRAD as a USAR CPT was entirely served as an enlisted member of the Regular Army. It has been noted that the applicants DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that he was REFRAD as a MAJ O-4 and further indicates that he was serving as a commissioned officer at the time of his REFRAD, when in fact he was serving on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007251
The applicant further states that his type of discharge was too severe. His sentence consisted of a reduction to the grade of PVT/E-1, forfeiture of $100.00 per month for 12 months, confinement at hard labor for one year, and a bad conduct discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007253
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military service records contain a copy of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]), dated 20 July 1977 that shows non-judicial punishment was imposed against the applicant for assaulting an individual by striking him with fists, in violation of Article 128, UCMJ. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), issued to the applicant on the date of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007254
The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 4 May 1969 through 11 July 1969. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not include the AM in the list of awards entered, and his record is void of any orders or other documents showing he was ever recommended for or awarded the AM by proper authority while serving on active duty. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was ever...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007255
On 28 October 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007257
There is no evidence in the available records that shows that the applicant was ever informed that his discharge would be upgraded within 6 months of his separation. The appropriate authority approved the request for discharge on 22 September 1981 and he directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 27 May 1986 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007260
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-204 (Personnel Separations), as a result of court-martial, with a Dishonorable Discharge. On 15 April 1976, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records reviewed the applicant's military records and all other available evidence and determined that insufficient evidence was presented to indicate probable error or injustice. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007264
There are no orders in the applicants military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. The applicant alleges he was wounded on 27 April 1968 during a combat action, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007265
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam from 2 September 1967 to 17 July 1968 and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size (Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry); however, he held a vehicle mechanic MOS. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant completed another period of service in the Republic of Vietnam as an infantryman from 4 June 1970 to 18 September 1970 (when he departed on leave), and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007267
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that he entered active duty on 18 March 1965. Item 22 (Statement of Service) of the applicants DD Form 214 effective 14 April 1967 shows that he entered active duty on 30 March 1965. On 15 February 1974, the applicant reenlisted in the Regular Army, this time for a period of 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007272
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military service records contain a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record). The evidence of record shows the applicant was advanced to the rank of PV2/E-2 on 11 April 1979 and that this information is recorded in his military service records and on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007273
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he served in a dual status as an active duty master sergeant and as a Reserve captain and that he be considered for promotion to the rank of major. The applicant states, in effect, that he was informed at the time of his retirement from active duty that he would continue to be considered for promotion in his Reserve grade; however, this has not occurred and he desires to be considered for promotion to the next...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007275
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 15 June 2004, the applicant acknowledged that he had been advised by his consulting counsel of the basis for the contemplated action to separate him for the commission of minor disciplinary infractions under Army Regulation 635-200, Paragraph 14-12a and its effects; the rights available to him; and the effect of any action taken by him in waiving his rights. Army policy states that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007276
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 20 September 1967 to 18 August 1969; and b. showing that, in addition to the awards already shown on his DD Form 214, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007277
On 26 March 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. On 10 August 1978, the Army Discharge Review Board re-reviewed the applicants discharge as required by Public Law 95-126. This program, known as the DOD SDRP, required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007278
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be shown to have completed 3 years of active duty. Counsel requests that the applicant be granted a correction of his records to show that he served the full 3 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by including in the remarks block of the DD Form 214 the statement "SOLDIER HAS COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007280
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007280 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged for the good of the service, in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), with an undesirable discharge. There is no indication in the applicants records that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that Boards 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007281
The applicant requests correction of his date of entry onto active service on his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation-Certificate of Service). The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. WD AGO Form 53-98, dated 6 May 1946. b. WD AGO Form 55 (Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States), dated 21 April 1943. c. WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record), dated 6 May 1946. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007282
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007282 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Memorandum, US Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, VA, dated 10 March 2008, announcing the applicant's selection for promotion to major by a DA Standby Advisory Board (STAB) using 2002 Major Promotion Selection Board criteria. The applicant is a USAR officer who has served on active duty and who has been subject to both ADL promotion policies and RASL promotion policies.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007284
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]), dated 22 February 1983. The lieutenant colonel serving as Commander, 17th Signal Battalion (Germany), concurred with the company commanders recommendation and recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13, and issued a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant contends, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007285
Chapter 14 of the regulation deals with separation for various types of misconduct, which includes drug abuse, and provides that individuals identified as drug abusers may be separated prior to their normal expiration of term of service. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007286
This DD Form 214 shows the applicant's service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions and that he was issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). This letter further informed the applicant that since he had been separated from the Army more than 15 years, he needed to submit an application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007287
The applicant states, in effect, that since he had over 11 years of commissioned service when he retired and should have been retired in his commissioned rank and grade not his enlisted rank and grade. The Soldier must have completed all required service obligations at the time of retirement. The applicant's records were properly reviewed by the Army Grade Determination Board and he was properly advanced on the Retired List upon completion of 30 years of combined active and retired service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007288
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. On 27 April 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army regulation 635-200 and directed he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007289
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and to show the first three digits of his Social Security Account Number (SSAN) as 039 vice 079. The applicant's initial permanent duty assignment following training was in the US Army, Europe (USAREUR) where he served with the 5th Battalion, 81st Artillery in Germany. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007292
However, his DD Form 214, dated 15 January 1974, shows that he was discharged for the good of the service, in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 12 December 1974. Furthermore, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was harassed or that his extensive history of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007293
The applicant provides no evidence in support of his application. Based on the applicants service in Vietnam from 7 December 1967 through 6 December 1968 and participation in five campaigns, he is eligible for award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007296
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ 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 | 20080007297
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the evidence of record shows the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS in Vietnam, there is no evidence of record which shows he served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. _ ______xxxx______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007299
The applicants records contained an Army National Guard Current Annual Statement, prepared on 22 May 1990, showing he completed 18 years and 3 days of creditable service for retired pay as of 9 April 1990. Again, since he was in the U. S. Army Reserve during that time he should have been receiving an annual statement of retirement points. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence at this time to show that the applicant completed 20 qualifying years of service for a Reserve retirement or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007300
A DD Form 4, dated 3 July 1974 shows the applicants SSN as xxx-xx-xx92. On the various documents completed by the applicant at the time of his initial entry onto active duty, he listed his SSN as xxx-xx-xx92. __________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 | 20080007302
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to indicate his award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states, in effect, that he believes his father's records should be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart, for a battle injury the former service member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007303
The applicant requests that her discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 14 January 2008 be voided and that her record be corrected to show that in February 2007 she elected to be placed in a Reserve unit. Instructions in the applicant's transfer orders informed her that she would be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve (if eligible) 1 year from 27 December 2006 unless she provided the MSO form requesting to remain in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). The official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007304
The applicant requests that his total service and foreign service on his DD Form 214 dated 10 October 1958 be corrected. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. On 13 October 1955, while still in Fontenet, France, he reenlisted for a period of 3 years in the rank of SP3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007305
The applicant requests 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 with V Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. His DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007308
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant provided a certificate showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 12 March 1967. The certificate provided by the applicant is not sufficient evidence by itself upon which to base a correction of his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007309
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to a medical or an honorable discharge. A second memorandum, dated 8 February 1978, and better known as the Nelson Memorandum, expanded the review policy and specified that the presence of a personality disorder diagnosis would justify upgrade of a discharge to fully honorable except in cases where there are "clear and demonstrable reasons" why a fully honorable discharge should not be given. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007313
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007313 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within the ADRB's 15-year statute of limitations. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007314
On 14 May 1980, the applicant was discharged accordingly. 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. 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 | 20080007315
However, in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22 the Nijmegen March Medal is not an authorized award governed by Army Regulation 600-8-22. Therefore, there is an insufficient basis for adding of the Nijmegen March Medal to the applicant's DD Form 214. This Record of Proceedings will be filed in his military records so a record of his name change will be on hand.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007317
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This case is being considered using a reconstructed NPRC file that includes his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55), and documents he provided by the applicant, which includes a WD AGO Form 38. The NPRC file on the applicant contains a correction to the applicants separation document (DD Form 215 which confirms he was POW from 20 December 1944 to 21 April 1945; and was awarded the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007318
The applicant requests that she be awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant provides an Inspector General investigation into the applicants Purple Heart; the orders awarding her the Combat Action Badge; the request to award the applicant the CAB, which stated that the applicant received a concussion as a result of an IED explosion; an individual sick slip which shows the applicant was treated by a Medical Corps officer for a mild concussion; a denial for award of the Purple Heart by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007320
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. This document shows the applicant's unit (4th Supply and Transport Battalion) is eligible for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (October 1966 to 28 July 1969) based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 3, dated 1970; and his unit (Company B, 704th Maintenance Battalion) is eligible for a second award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007322
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007322 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to change a discharge due to matters which should have been raised in the appellate process, rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007324
The remainder of the sentence included reduction in grade to private (PVT)/E-1; a forfeiture of $1,600.00 pay per month for 3 months; and a bad conduct discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. In accordance with the sentence imposed, the applicant was reduced from the rank and grade of SSG/E-6 to PVT/E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007327
He also provides a copy of a Meritorious Unit Commendation Certificate, dated 8 March 2007, that shows the Meritorious Unit Commendation was awarded to the 45th Medical Company for meritorious service in support of military operations from 5 January 2004 to 15 December 2004. The applicant contends, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the MUC because he was assigned and deployed with the 45th Medical Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom when the unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007329
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007329 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record of active duty service. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 August 1982; a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 24 October 2006; and his NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007331
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to record his overseas service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting Item 22c of the applicant's DD Form 214 to read "AMEA 1 year, 4 months, and 26 days."