ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008948
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 September 1964. On 27 January 1969, the applicant's unit commander requested that the applicant be separated from the Army as expeditiously as possible because it was reported that the applicant was discharged in 1964 as unsuitable for military service, although there was no evidence that the applicant concealed his previous service when he was inducted. Qualifying service included...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008949
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that prior foreign service be entered in block 12f (Foreign Service) of his 2002 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), 2. _______ _ 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 | 20080008951
Option B and C participants do not make a new SBP election at age 60. Therefore, because the applicant used the same form and has not submitted any re-verification of his spouse's concurrence or non-concurrence, it would not be appropriate for the Board to make the change he is requesting, that is to opt out of the SBP. Since he has failed to provide verification from his spouse that she agrees with the applicant's decision not to participate in the SBP and since he has the option of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008955
The applicant's record contains no medical treatment records or other documents that indicate the applicant was suffering from a disabling medical condition that would have warranted his separation processing through medical channels at the time he voluntarily requested early separation under the provisions of the FY 92 Enlisted Voluntary Early Release Transition Program with an SSB. The evidence of record confirms the applicant voluntarily requested early transition with a SSB under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008957
The applicant provides separation documents, his service record (WD AGO Form 24A), his Qualification Record Enlisted Personnel (DA Form 20), and his Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) in support of his application. The applicant's record shows he initially enlisted into the Regular Army (RA) and entered active duty on 19 November 1947, and that he continually served through reenlistments until being honorably discharged on 16 April 1955. The Board further determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008958
The applicant essentially stated that as it shows on the AAR he provided, his unit was in battle. As a result, it appears that the reference "on left" was in regards to the applicant's hearing in his left ear and not his neck. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim to entitlement to award of the Purple Heart is not in question, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records, and the applicant failed to provide evidence which conclusively proves, by a preponderance of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008959
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military service records contain a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged on 22 January 1971, under conditions other than honorable, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the Service, with Separation Program Number (SPN) 246, and issued a DD Form 258A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008962
United States Army Reserve Personnel Command, Saint Louis, Missouri, Orders M-03-200323, dated 1 March 2002, show the applicant was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. United States Army Human Resources Command, Saint Louis, Missouri, Orders A-02-503247, dated 3 February 2005, show the applicant was voluntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. The record shows that the applicant was voluntarily mobilized under the provisions of 10 U.S.C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008963f
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008963 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Furthermore, whether to impose punishment and the nature of the punishment are the sole decisions of the imposing commander. Because the ADRB found his discharge improper based on an administrative oversight, does not change the fact that the applicant committed the misconduct which formed the basis of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008966
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. The only available evidence in the applicant's official record shows he was court-martialed on 2 occasions for being AWOL and he had 616 days of lost time due to being AWOL. The applicant's contentions were carefully considered; however, they were insufficiently mitigating in view of his lengthy periods of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008967
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart for an injured back sustained in Korea in September 1950. 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. A 26 June 1951 medical treatment record entry indicates he sought help because of back pain and reported that he fell off a Jeep in September 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008968
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008968 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. She also requests, in effect, that her record be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. The applicant's contentions that her record should be corrected to show she was deployed to Iraq from 6 January 2004 through 31 December 2005 and to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal were carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008970
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He was given an RE code of 4 and a separation code of KFS (voluntary discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10). Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008971
There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, the evidence of record shows that the FSM qualified for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge on 30 November 1943 based on his exemplary conduct in ground combat against the enemy during World War II. 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 | 20080008972
The applicant's records show that he was inducted in the Army of the United States on 25 November 1966. Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008973
Shortly after his separation, his former battalion commander issued a memorandum to the servicing Finance Office authorizing a by-name list of those Soldiers who performed shift work and were entitled to BAS, to receive the higher COLA rate. Army Regulation 37-104-4 states that COLA is a tax free allowance given to active duty military members living in high cost areas outside of the CONUS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008974
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; and b. showing that, in addition to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008976
He goes on to state that the VA rated him beginning the day after his discharge and he believes that he should have been processed through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and retired by reason of physical disability instead of being discharged. 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. An award of a VA rating does not establish error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008977
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, this award should be added 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008978
He also acknowledged that he understood that he may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board of Correction of Military Records to upgrade his discharge. On 11 March 1988, the approving authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for conviction by civil authorities, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008982
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he was awarded a "V" (Valor) Device with his Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant states, in effect, he was awarded the BSM for valor and should have received the "V" Device with the award. The applicant's record contains a Record of Award of Decoration (WD AGO Form 0708), issued by the Office of The Adjutant General's Office Decorations and Award Branch, which shows that the applicant was awarded the BSM in 3rd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008984
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect the correct dates of his service in Afghanistan. However, for active duty Soldiers deployed with their unit during their continuous period of active service, the entry "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) from (Inclusive dates for example,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008985
The applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 25 June 1967 through 19 June 1968. However, without corroborating evidence to show that this the applicant's wound was the result of hostile action and/or he received medical treatment for the wound, this entry alone does not provide a sufficient basis for 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008986
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008986 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His WD AGO Form 53-98, at block 32, shows a date of departure to the ETO of 27 October 1943 with arrival on 24 December 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing, at block 32 on the WD AGO Form 53-98, that the applicant arrived in the European Theater of Operations on 24 December 1943.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008991
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to show that his recommendation for award of the Bronze Star Medal was approved by the appropriate authority. The submitted DA Form 638 does not show an approval authority signature nor does it show that orders were ever published...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008993
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he completed 2 years of creditable active service. There is no evidence in the applicant's military records which shows that he consented to be released from active duty prior to his established ETS date of 4 November 1984. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show that he completed 2 years of creditable active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008994
The applicant provides: a. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008995
The evidence of record shows that on 29 September 1983, the applicant consulted with counsel before submitting his request for discharge from the service. In his request, the applicant stated he understood he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been filed against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The applicant stated in his request to the Board that his MOC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008996
The available evidence shows the applicant had a history of being AWOL. 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. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009000
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he would like to have his RE code changed to reenlist in the military. They are required to process a request for waiver under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 601-210.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009001
Paragraph 2-9 stipulates, in pertinent part, that effective 1 October 1995, no person may be selected for promotion to the Reserve grade of CPT unless, not later than the day before the selection board convene date, that person has been awarded a BA degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Secretary of Education or, within 3 years preceding promotion, the officer has earned a BA degree from an unaccredited educational institution that has been recognized by the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009002
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080005825 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080005825 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009003
The applicant provides copies of his enlistment contract, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, assignment orders, Personnel Action (DA Form 4187), discharge orders, Honorable Discharge Certificates, birth certificate, and social security card. The available evidence shows that the applicant was provided discharge orders from the USAR on three different dates and an Honorable Discharge Certificate from the USAR on two different dates. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009006
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 17 December 1973 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device, three awards of the Air Medal (correctly known as the Air Medal with Numeral 2), and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 17c on the applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 December 1969 shows the entry, 18 Sep 67. This DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009009
The applicant provided statements from a former combat medic with the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam. 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. The applicant states that he was wounded while engaged in enemy activity in Vietnam and that he was treated by a medic.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009011
The applicant requests, through counsel, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his military records to show that he served in Vietnam and that he is entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Counsel requests, in effect, reconsideration of the applicants earlier appeal to correct his military records to show that he served in Vietnam and that he is entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009012
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant also stated, in effect, that a letter from his medical officer at the time corroborates that he participated in Operation Varsity and made a combat parachute jump. However, 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 | 20080009013
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009013 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was told he should have a Medical Evaluation Board (MEBD) addendum for Reactive Airway Disease included in the MEBD reviewed by his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). However, the applicants MEBD Addendum that shows Reactive Airway Disease is dated after the applicants PEB, and the applicant wasnt discharged until 3 months after his PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009014
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the military records of her father, the former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The Silver Star citation shows that the FSM was assigned duties as a truck driver while assigned to a quartermaster unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009015
That decision denied award of the Purple Heart because there was insufficient evidence of record to show the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Cambodia in June 1970. The applicant provided clinical record sheets and treatment records showing that he received a shrapnel wound to the left forearm as a result of friendly fire on 19 June 1970. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009017
The applicant states, in effect, that she is providing copies of medical records from 1995-1997 showing that she was being treated for her mental disorder prior to her transfer to the U.S Army Reserve (USAR). Although her medical evidence considered in the initial case shows she was being treated for depression and an anxiety disorder, there is no evidence to show she was found medically unfit until December 2004. The applicant provided medical evidence that she was being treated for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009019
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was issued the award of the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained on 10 April 1971 in the Republic of Vietnam. Without evidence to show the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action, the applicant does not meet the criteria for the award of the Purple Heart. As such, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in the Republic of Vietnam, on 10 April 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009020
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his 24 February 2005 Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) to show he was medically disabled instead of fit for duty, assign a disability rating, and recommend that he be placed on the permanent disability retired list (PDRL). Army Regulation (AR) 635-40, governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of a physical disability. Soldiers on active duty and RC Soldiers not on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009028
The applicant provides "Member 1" copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued at the time of his retirement on 31 October 1998; orders, dated 21 March 1988, which promoted him to SFC/E-7 effective 20 April 1988; orders, dated 5 June 1990, which reduced him from SFC/E-7 to SSG/E-6 effective 8 July 1990 in order to accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position in the Florida Army National Guard; a self-authored letter, dated 27 May 2008,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009029
By regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence that an individual was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action; required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Absent any evidence that that the FSM was wounded as a result of enemy action, and/or that he was treated for a combat-related wound or injury by military medical personnel, or that he was ever recommended for or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009033
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Air Medal with three silver oak leaf clusters. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 August 1967 shows the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Air Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster and four bronze oak leaf clusters, the National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009034
After completion of advanced individual training, he was awarded MOS 91D (operating room specialist). There is no evidence which indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence of record which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009035
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster). There are no general orders in the applicant's records to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster). 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 | 20080009037
He completed Basic Combat Training (BCT) in 1980 and separated from the USAR in order to enlist in the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) for duty with the 1058th Transportation Company. The applicant provides: a. On 17 October 1986, the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR upon completion of his statutory military obligation.