ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011623
Item 7a (Race), of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows her race as "Malayan." The evidence further shows that the applicant was or should have been aware that she was identified by the Army as being "Malayan" since she consistently applied her signature to documents that required the entry of race. The race that was entered on this official document was the same race as that under which she was enlisted and the same race that was consistently used to identify her throughout her military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011625
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. On 7 January 1987, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant applied to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011626
With respect to award of the Purple Heart, there are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart; there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds; and the applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. With respect to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant's infantry MOS and/or his service in the Republic of Vietnam are not in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011629
He continued by stating that he received a letter from the ADRB which stated that his discharge had been upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge, but that his RE code would remain at 4, which prevents him from being able to do what he wants to do most, which is to reenter the Army. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table shows that an RE code of 4 is the applicable RE code assigned for individuals separated in lieu of trial by court-martial. However, it does not change...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011631
The applicant requests, in effect, that Permanent Orders 260-6, Department of the Army (DA), Bravo Detachment, 18th Personnel Services Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, dated 17 September 2001, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant requests the removal of Permanent Orders 260-6, dated 17 September 2001 awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) from his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011635
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for injuries received during his service in Iraq. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant suffered a physical disability and was subsequently placed on the TDRL. However, there is no available evidence showing that his disability was the direct result of any enemy action during either of his assignments to Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011636
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, with an effective date of release from active duty of 25 August 2003. The evidence show that during his first period of active duty service the applicant served in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Korea Defense Service Medal and adding this award to his DD Forms 214 with effective dates of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011637
Although all of the correspondence from his separation packet was not present in his military records, a letter, dated 11 July 1972, essentially shows that the applicant's commanding officer recommended that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness. The applicant essentially stated that his multiple instances of NJP under Article 15 of the UCMJ did not warrant an undesirable discharge, and that his NJP was assigned to trivial issues. Although all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011638
There is no evidence in the applicant's service record, and the applicant provided insufficient evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action while he served in Vietnam. Based on the available evidence in this case, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart and to have it 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 the applicant one silver...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011639
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that on 5 October 1960, he was honorably released from active duty after completing 2 years of active military service and transferred to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) to complete his remaining military service obligation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011640
The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was awarded the PH and BSM and that these awards were announced in official orders. The evidence of record also clearly shows that both the hospital and the applicant's unit issued orders awarding him the PH based on being wounded in action on 30 May 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 24 of the DD Form 214 by deleting the current list of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011641
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. There are no orders for the Army Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal in the available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011642
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 applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Bronze Star Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011643
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Evidence shows the Commanding General of the 9th Infantry Division awarded the Purple Heart to him for wounds received in action on 22 January 1967. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011644
A 23 June 1975 letter from The Office of the Adjutant General, U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center, St. Louis, Missouri, notified the applicant she had been promoted to COL in the USAR with a date of rank of 24 July 1974 by a Standby Advisory Board. Unfortunately, in accordance with the applicable regulation the applicant's active duty (i.e., her AUS) grade was not to be altered as a result of her USAR promotion to COL. Even if the applicant had been promoted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011645
Item 13 of his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's contention that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart, and the evidence presented, was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case. In the absence of a completed, authenticated, and verified Casualty Feeder Report, or other evidence, which clearly shows the applicant suffered a wound or injury as a result of hostile action, that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011647
On 13 July 2006, the applicant submitted a DA Form 31 requesting that he be granted ordinary leave from 21 August 2006 through 1 September 2006 to expend 11 days of use/lose leave. An unsigned MFR dated 28 September 2006 reads in part, "this memorandum is to request continuation beyond the 30 September deadline, 11 days Use/Lose Leave for [the applicant] Due to unit operational requirements and several flagging actions it was not feasible for [the applicant] to expend the 11 days Use/Lose...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011649
The applicant's DD form 214 with the ending period of 14 May 1970 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Vietnam Service Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011651
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011651 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was mentally disabled when he was discharged. There is no available evidence that the applicant was mentally impaired, either on 1 August 1986 when he went AWOL, or on 16 February 1990 when he requested discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011652
The applicant requested discharge from military service for a physical disability based upon the findings and recommendation of an MEB which considered her unqualified for retention in the military service due to a physical disability that was found to have existed prior to her entry into active service. The applicant was honorably discharged on 9 March 2004 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 5, for disability, existed prior to service - Medical Board. Evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011653
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Further, the applicant's RVN service awards are properly recorded in Item 24 of the DD Form 214. As a result, there is no evidence of any error or injustice related to the overseas service entries on the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011654
The applicant states that the entry that shows her foreign service is incorrect because it does not show that while she was assigned to the 410th Military Police Company at Fort Hood, Texas, she deployed to Egypt in 2001, in support of Operation Bright Star, and also served in Qatar and Iraq during the 2002-2003 time frame. An electronic mail (e-mail) from The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Indianapolis, Indiana, dated 8 September 2008, confirms that the applicant received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011657
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Special Orders Number 77 "Extract", Department of the Army, Headquarters, Americal Division, dated 17 March 1970, promoted the applicant to the rank and pay grade of SGT/E-5, effective 13 February 1970. ___ 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 | 20080011658
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011658 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show his pay entry basic date (PEBD) as 1 April 1967. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted in the Army National Guard on 1 April 1967 and had continuous, satisfactory service until he was transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 31 October 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011660
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 April 1987, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011661
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. It is also noted that twice the applicant accepted non-judicial punishment while in Vietnam, that twice he was hospitalized for heroin use, and that during the second half of his Vietnam tour his conduct and efficiency were rated as satisfactory. 4. It is acknowledged that the evidence of record indicated the applicants misconduct started after he was wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011663
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge (GD), under honorable conditions. The applicant's military records show he entered on active duty 6 July 1959 at the age of 17 years, 1 month, and 6 days. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011665
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reentry (RE) Code be changed from RE-4 to RE-3 to allow him to enlist. On 7 November 2001, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed that an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate be issued and that the applicant be reduced to pay grade E-1. The regulation shows that the SPD of KFS as shown on the applicants DD Form 214 is appropriate for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011666
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable or changed to a medical discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. There is also no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011667
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 also shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry, it was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 15 April 1969 through 16 March 1971 by Department of the Army General Order Number 5,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011671
It is acknowledged that there is some evidence of record to show the applicant may have performed the duties of an NCO. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of record to show that the applicant was recommended for promotion prior to his being hospitalized. There is no evidence of record to show why the medical facility commander did not promote the applicant; however, again, there is no evidence of record to show that he had been recommended for promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011672
On 19 September 1975, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of paragraph 13-5a(1) of Chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for unfitness. The commander advised the applicant of his right to have his case considered by a board officers; to appear in person before a board officers; to submit statements in his own behalf; to be represented by counsel; to waive any of these rights; and to withdraw any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011673
The applicant requests that item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) on his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to read Company D, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He also requests that item 30 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 be corrected to show that he served in Vietnam from 28 October 1968 to 28 October 1969. His DD Form 214 also shows that his service in Vietnam was from 28 October 1969 to 21 October 1969. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011675
The applicant requests that his separation document, DD Form 214, be corrected to show that he enlisted into the Regular Army on 9 August 1985. The applicants military records show that he enlisted in the US Army Reserve (USAR) on 3 December 1982. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his date of enlistment in the Regular Army as 9 August 1985 in Item 12a; by showing 5 months in Item 12d; and by showing 19 years, 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011676
The applicants service medical records were not available for review. A copy of this court document is filed in the applicants military records. The applicant served in the Regular Army and was honorably released from active duty using the name currently recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011678
The applicants military records are not available for review by the Board. The second period of service included 4 years, 3 months and 19 days of foreign service. Regrettably, the available evidence does not sufficiently show the applicant was treated for a wound that he sustained as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011679
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that block 4 of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect Infantry instead of RA QMC; block 28 be corrected to list the 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division as his most significant duty assignment; and that he be given the awards of the Republic of Korea Korean War Service Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. The Board further determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011680
The applicant's records show he was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed or served within the continental United States for a period of 1 year, 4 months, and 13 days; therefore, he served a qualifying period for and is entitled to award of the American Campaign Medal and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011681
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Self-Authored Statement; Application for Arrears in Pay (DD Form 827); Retirement Orders; Retired Reserve Orders; Active Duty Orders with Amendments; Active Duty Separation Orders; Birth Certificate; College Transcripts and Enrollment Verification Letter (Daughter); Request for Recovery of FSA, dated 4 January 2008; Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Denial of FSA, dated 9 June 2008; 4 November 1981...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011682
There are no orders in the applicant's records showing he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Recoilless Rifle), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (M-14 Rifle) and Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and any other awards to which he may be entitled. Awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam on 16 February 1968, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011685
These orders also show all members are authorized award of the NATO Medal. The 4 March 1999 orders provided by the applicant which show her unit was authorized award of the NATO Medal is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend her DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the AFEM, the NATO Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal on her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011686
The applicant, an authorized agent working on behalf of the former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM's Air Medal with "V" Device be upgraded to the Silver Star. The applicant provides, through the office of a Member of Congress, an undated facsimile (fax) transmission sheet which was used to forward the application to this agency; a letter from the Member of Congress addressed to this agency, dated 21 July 2008, providing details regarding the FSM's brave service to this country;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011688
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of items 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 2005 to show master sergeant/E8; and item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show award of the Combat Action Badge and the Meritorious Service Medal. Therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 2005 should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011693
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded. 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. In general, a pardon is granted on the basis of the petitioner's demonstrated good conduct for a substantial period of time after conviction and service of sentence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011694
On 17 August 1970, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL during the period from on or about 12 June 1970 through 1 August 1970. In his request for discharge, the applicant acknowledged that he understood 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011698
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. However, the convening authoritys decision, dated 16 June 1986, shows the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial on 30 October 1985 and sentenced to be reduced to E-1, to forfeit all pay and allowances, to be confined for 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011701
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military personnel records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 14 December 1970. Documents contained in the applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) identify the applicant with the last name of N____s - A___a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011702
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant's records do not contain, nor did the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011705
Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment and includes a list of armed forces RE Codes including RA RE codes. The SPD code of KGX was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating for the purpose of entering an officer training program. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was released from active duty for the purpose of entering an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011709
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011709 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military medical records are not available. Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 4-5(b) states any applicant who was last separated or discharged from any Component of the Armed Forces for medical reasons with or without disability will require a waiver for enlistment into the Regular Army or Army Reserve.