ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011817
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show his retired rank as First Sergeant. The only criteria for such placement on the retired list are: (1) the Soldier must be serving as, and retiring as, a Master Sergeant; (2) the Soldier must possess special qualification identifier (SQI) "M"; and (3) the Soldier must have served as a First Sergeant as an E-8 (service as a First Sergeant while a Sergeant First Class, E-7, does not qualify). Evidence of record shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011820
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Section III of Chapter 4 (Good Conduct Medal and Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal) of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011821
The applicant submitted the following evidence that was not previously considered, therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board: a. twenty three pages of medical reports from the Texas Department of Mental Health dated from 2 October 1987 to 20 January 1993, which show the applicant was diagnosed with and being treated for major depression. The evidence of record provided no indication that the applicant suffered from mental problems during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011822
Item 32 (Battles and Campaigns), of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55, shows only the entry, "Germany." The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows, in Item 33 (Decorations and Citations), he received: the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze service star; the Good Conduct Medal; the Purple Heart; the American Campaign Medal; and the World War II Victory Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011824
On an unknown date in 2005, the applicants immediate commander submitted a DA Form 4187 to the Commanding General, 42nd Infantry Division, recommending the applicant for award of the Combat Action Badge. Furthermore, the applicants records do not contain orders awarding him the Combat Action Badge. On 28 November 2005, the award approval authority (Commanding General, 42nd Infantry Division) downgraded the award and approved an Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011825
The applicant requested that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the award of the Vietnam Service Medal. However, the applicant participated in three campaigns during his tour in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding an entry to item 30 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011826
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified 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 awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received on 20 October 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam and the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period of service from 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011827
The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3 years but more than 1 year qualifies for award of the GCMDL. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant was awarded the CIB and ARCOM during his service in Vietnam and those awards should be reflected on his DD Form 214 in block 24. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011829
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show the award of the Air Medal. 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 to award the Air Medal. __________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 | 20080011831
United States Army Human Resources Command, Saint Louis (HRC-STL), Missouri, Orders A-02-401408, dated 17 February 2004, ordered the FSM to active duty for the purpose of an active duty medical extension and attached him to the United States Army Medical and Dental Activity located at Fort Hood, Texas. Evidence also shows that following consideration by a Physical Evaluation Board, the FSM was determined to be permanently partially disabled and retired from the United States Army Reserve in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011832
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214 in support of his application. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was issued DD Forms 214 for two separate periods of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011833
The applicant requests, in effect, that her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be promoted to the next higher grade based on having been a Prisoner of War (POW) during World War II. This case is being considered using reconstructed records, which primarily consist of the FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 and Discharge Certificate, which were submitted by the applicant, and miscellaneous documents that are in the FSMs NPRC file. The evidence of record confirms the FSM was a POW from 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011835
However, there is no indication in the applicants records that he attended and/or completed this period of annual training. The DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty (emphasis added) to include attendance at basic and advanced training and will be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. If completed, this period could not have been recorded on the applicants DD Form 214, dated 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011836
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011836 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His records do not contain any record of NJP or his discharge packet. On 21 May 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011837
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. It is acknowledged that the applicant served in Iraq and that his reduction to private, E-2, for the illegal use of marijuana occurred shortly after he departed Iraq. However, it is also noted that before he went to Iraq he accepted nonjudicial punishment for using marijuana.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011838
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) on 2 December 1987. However, there is no evidence the applicant was recommended for an award based on this incident. There is no evidence to show why the applicant was not promoted from the promotion list dated 30 January 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011844
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011844 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that she received two sets of orders for her second Good Conduct Medal and would like to have her records corrected by removing the second set of orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by permanently removing from her official record copies of Detachment B, 55th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011846
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. While the records show that he was hospitalized in the Republic of Vietnam and was subsequently medically evacuated, there is no available evidence showing that his injuries were the direct cause of enemy action. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011853
The applicant provides a letter with four character statements and a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States). The applicant's military personnel record shows she enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 September 2000. Table 3-1 (U.S. Army reentry eligibility codes), of Army Regulation 601-210 states that RE-4 applies to persons separated from last period of service with a non-waivable disqualification.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011854
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011855
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. There is no evidence of record showing that the applicant received medical treatment for a wound sustained as the result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011860
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record also shows the applicant received incapacitation pay for the 6-month period following his release from active duty (i.e., from 1 April 2004 through 30 September 2004). In review of the original request in this case, the evidence of record shows the applicant initially submitted evidence that showed his company commander requested an extension of the applicants incapacitation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011862
During its original review of the case, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to support correction of the spelling of the applicant's middle name on his DD Form 214. Although the Board was correct in indicating there was insufficient evidence to correct item 29 of his DD Form 214 during its original review, based on the medical treatment records now provided by the applicant, there is sufficient evidence to support a correction of item 29 to show he received a gunshot wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011863
He further contends that he had a current physical examination at the time of his promotion to major, but that the information had not been provided to the previous Board for consideration. Paragraph 1d, in the CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE for the previous proceedings, states that the applicant was considered and selected for promotion to major, and that this action was approved on 19 June 2002. Paragraph 1f, in the CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE for the previous proceedings, states that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011865
The FSM's Chronological Statement of Retirement Points shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 21 March 1969. The FSM's Chronological Statement of Retirement Points shows he completed only 6 years of qualifying service for a Reserve retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records pertaining to the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing for the FSM a notice of eligibility for retired pay at age 60; b. having the U. S. Army Human...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011868
Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center Special Orders Number 116, dated 10 June 1969, show that the applicant would be released from active duty and honorably transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement) effective 12 June 1969. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows that the applicant was honorably released from active duty on 12 June 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011870
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 all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing. On 7 February 1984, the applicant was issued a general, under honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of chapter 13, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011872
The applicant states, in effect, that his undesirable discharge is an error and is unjust. On 10 October 1972, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The Manual for Courts-Martial provides for a maximum punishment of a punitive discharge and confinement for 1 year for violation of Article 86, AWOL of more than 30 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011873
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no indication that the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter, the separation authority may issue a GD or HD if warranted by the member's overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011874
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded from an undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The evidence does include a properly constituted DD Form 214 authenticated by the applicant that contains the authority and reason for the applicants active duty discharge on 18 March 1974, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions by reason of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011876
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. Although the discharge documentation is not of record, the evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011878
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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080012503 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011885
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 30 April 1971, to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. He also requests that he be awarded the Cold War Recognition Certificate and the new Combat Action Badge. Award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011893
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 214) to show all of his awards. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was favorably considered for award of the Good Conduct Medal. 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 8 January 1953 to 1 December 1954; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011896
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings) and reconsideration of his application for entitlement to incapacitation pay to include reimbursement of his related personal expenses, payment of base pay and allowances less incapacitation pay at the rate of E-7 for the period 16 August 2002 through July 2007, civilian salary compensation for the period August 2007 through July 2012, and a review for an increase of his Veterans...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011898
The applicant states, in effect, that he served as an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Selected Reserve) during a qualifying period of time for award of the National Defense Service Medal. ARPERCEN Orders D-08-573302, dated 25 August 1995, discharged the applicant from the USAR with an honorable characterization of service effective 4 September 1995. Evidence shows the applicant served honorably as a member of the Selected Reserve during a qualifying period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011900
On 22 December 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Although the applicant contends that his discharge should be changed to a medical discharge due to pneumonia he acquired during his service, there is no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his duties. As a result, his record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011901
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011901 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the evidence of record provides no evidence to suggest the applicant was suffering from a disabling mental or medical condition at the time of discharge that would have supported his separation processing through medical channels.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011907
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart and that he be issued a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the award of the Purple Heart added. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011913
The applicants contention that her GD should be upgraded to an HD because while under duress she falsely confessed to being gay and only after being coerced and relentlessly investigated has been carefully considered. However, the independent evidence provided by the applicant provides no indication that her service was sufficiently meritorious to warrant the issue of an HD by the separation authority at the time or that is supports an upgrade at this time. _______ _ x_______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011915
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows his Service Number and SSAN in Item 1 (Name and Service Number). The Purple Heart is also not included in the list of awards contained in Item 41.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011917
However, there is no evidence of record which verifies his injuries were a result of hostile action in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in July 1969 and showing this award on his DD Form 214. ______________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011918
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011926
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011926 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request that the military records of her former spouse, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to show she is the beneficiary for all Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011935
The applicant states, in effect, that she served in Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm as a vehicle dispatcher and should have received the Army Commendation Medal and three bronze service stars. With respect to the bronze service stars, the evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Southwest Asia from 25 September 1990 to 7 May 1991 and was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011942
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show the second award of the Purple Heart (referred to as First Oak Leaf Cluster) for wounds he received on 23 September 1968, and the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, the evidence presented is insufficient to award the Purple Heart (First Oak Leaf Cluster). 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 to award the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011953
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 May 2001, the approving authority approved the applicant's request and directed the applicant be discharged from the U.S. Army for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011970
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant was AWOL for 3 1/2 months, and he accepted NJP for two offenses after he requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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 | 20080011975
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show awards of the Purple Heart and the Combat Medical Badge. The applicant departed Vietnam on or about 25 September 1969. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows his injury was a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011977
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Congressional Chief of Legislative Liaison Facsimile documents with Member of Congress Letter dated 30 June 2008; Privacy Act Statement; Medicare Health Insurance Card; Birth Certificate; and Separation Document (DD Form 214). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.