ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011880
The applicant requests that items 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show specialist five (SP5)/E-5 instead of specialist four (SP4)/E-4. In the absence of promotion orders to SP5, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend items 5a and 5b on his DD Form 214. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011881
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's discharge processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation; and that all requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. The record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011883
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. The applicant went AWOL on 18 March 1984 and returned to military control on 17 May 1984. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 11 October 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011885
Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the applicant's DD Form 214 the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and two bronze service stars to be worn on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011888
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). On 20 October 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011889
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence submitted by the applicant to support his claim that he was mentally ill at the time of his discharge processing, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011892
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 Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. A Soldier may wear the unit award temporarily if the individual was not present with the unit during the period cited but was subsequently assigned to the unit. The evidence of record shows that the 13th Signal Battalion was awarded the PUC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011894
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are also no orders in the available records which show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The available records also do not contain orders or evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011897
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's records to indicate he was ever promoted to sergeant/pay grade E-5. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's records and he did not provide any orders showing he was ever promoted to the rank of sergeant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011898
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two foreign service awards, his second foreign service tour, two Army Achievement Medals, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar, and the unit citation medals for the 9th Infantry Division. The applicant states, in effect, that his second DD Form 214 is missing a second foreign service award, a second foreign service tour, the Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011901
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's NPRC file also contains a copy of his Honorable Discharge Certificate, which shows that at the time of his separation from active duty, he was assigned to the Medical Detachment, 275th Infantry. As a result, notwithstanding the NPRC letter he provided, absent any evidence confirming he served as an infantryman or combat MEDIC, it would not be appropriate or serve the interest of all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011902
There is no documentation in the available records which shows the applicant sustained wounds or was treated for wounds incurred as a result of hostile action. There are no medical records available which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011904
Therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to 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 | CY2009 | 20090011906
The applicant requests correction of his service from "Entry Level Status" to "Honorable." On 15 December 1986, by endorsement, the applicants immediate commander recommended the applicant be separated from the Army under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 for lack of motivation and desire to become an effective Soldier. When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011910
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Parachute Rigger Badge. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Parachute Rigger Badge. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant qualified for award of the Parachute Rigger Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011913
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011914
After the presentation of evidence and witnesses, the Board of Officers found that the preponderance of evidence indicated a pattern of misconduct and recommended that the applicant be separated and that he be issued a discharge under honorable conditions. On 16 May 1985, the acting commanding general waived the rehabilitation requirements, approved the separation recommendation of the Board of Officers, and directed that the applicant be separated from the U.S. Army under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011921
The applicant requests that his discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicants record of service shows over 7 years of lost time due to AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011922
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his general under honorable conditions discharge (GD) of 12 February 1988 be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD) and that the narrative reason for separation be changed. On 11 January 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b (pattern of misconduct), Army Regulation 635-200, and directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011925
On 28 May 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. His record of service clearly did not support the issue of an HD or GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge, nor does it support an upgrade of his discharge at this late date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011927
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * Internet information on award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation to the 40th Infantry Division * DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 23 January 1995 * Letter, dated 31 August 2009, from the Army Review Boards Agency, Support Division, St. Louis, MO * Orders for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award), dated 31 August 2009 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011930
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. When he completed his medical studies and needed evidence of his military record, he was shocked to discover that his discharge was other than honorable. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011931
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSMs military records are not available for review. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active service on 15 October 1941.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011932
The applicant states that the GWOTSM and NDSM were not added to his DD Form 214 upon his retirement. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add these awards to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 31 May 2005 DD Form 214 by adding the Global War Terrorism Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star (2nd Award) to the list of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011934
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable 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 | CY2009 | 20090011938
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), item 14 (Military Education), to show he completed the Primary Leadership Development Course in 2008. The applicant's ERB, dated 15 March 2009, Section VI - Military Education, shows he completed the Warrior Leader Course in 2008. The evidence confirms the applicant attended the Warrior Leader Course from 1 July 2008 to 30 July 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011948
He states that he submitted several packages for the incidents on multiple occasions as he completed all the requirements to be granted the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, there is no evidence in the available records to substantiate his contentions that he met the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant has also failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that the information contained on the DA Form 4187, which qualified him for the award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011949
The first MSM certificate shows the applicant serving as the S2 NCO in charge. Since the applicant's NCOER verifies that he served as a platoon sergeant during the time covered by the MSM, the applicant's word is accepted that the MSM certificate which shows that he served as a platoon sergeant is the proper certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the MSM certificate for the award issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011950
His discharge orders from the Army National Guard, dated 5 January 1995, show his rank as specialist. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was reduced in rank prior to his discharge from the USAR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending USAR Personnel Center Orders D-06-654122, dated 25 June 1996, to show the applicant's rank as specialist; and b. issuing to the applicant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011951
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an additional year of foreign service and a combat surveillance course he completed. The applicant provides: * Department of the Army (DA) Orders 261-00031 * A Certificate of Training (Combat Surveillance Operations Course) * DD Form 214 * DA Orders 037-13 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090011951 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011958
However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The applicant's record did contain some medical treatment records; however, they failed to show that he was treated for a combat-related wound on 28 May 1967 or at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011959
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011959 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his last name is spelled without an E as the fifth character between the letters L and Y. 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the individuals last name contains the letter E as the fifth character between the letters...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011963
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam and he was never awarded a PH. Additionally, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to support meeting the criteria for the award of the PH based on friendly fire as stated in applicable Army regulations. Absent any evidence of record confirming the applicant was wounded in action or treated for a combat-related wound while serving in Vietnam, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011969
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. His argument that his discharge should be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge because the Army failed to provide him the help he needed for his drug problem is not supported by any evidence in his available record or provided by him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011977
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the component be changed from Army National Guard (ARNG) to United States Army Reserve (USAR) on his 2 December 1964 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show USAR as his component.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011982
During the board of officers' proceedings, the following was recorded: "After a lengthy discussion concerning whether the sworn statements should be admitted as opposed to witnesses appearing in person to testify, the board president said after he and the board members had reviewed the statements, he would make a determination. The board of officers recommended that the applicant be discharged with a UOTHC discharge. The applicant states his commander asked him to accept a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011985
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be changed to honorable. On 20 March 1992, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11-3a, for entry level status performance and conduct. Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 September 1991 for a period of 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011987
The applicant states, in effect, that his military record lacked material information that greatly impacted his non-selection for promotion by the fiscal year (FY) 2008 COL Promotion Selection Board (PSB). He states that pursuant to the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) policy announcement in Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 08-168, dated 20 June 2008, he submitted a request for centralized selection list (CSL) credit on 25 June 2008, based his prior service as a designated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011988
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam in April 1968. General Orders Number 4687, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, Vietnam, dated 27 June 1968, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal with "V" [Valor] Device for action on 31 January 1968. The applicant's records contain no orders awarding him the Purple Heart; wounds are not listed on his DA Form 20; his name is not on the Vietnam Casualty Roster; his medical records are unavailable for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011992
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia, and four awards of the Army Commendation Medal. Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, Orders 9-149, dated 1 April 1991, show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement in combat operations while serving in Southwest Asia from 17 January 1991 to 2 March 1991 c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011994
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 Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. There is no available evidence of record showing that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for his service or achievement at any time during his period of active duty service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011995
On 24 August 1979, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature. On 30 August 1979, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be issued a discharge under other than honorable conditions. He apologizes for shaming his family and country by getting into a fight and wants his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011997
The applicant states he served with the 538th Engineer Battalion in Thailand from mid-1965 to mid-1966. On 17 July 1968, Headquarters, United States Army Support, Thailand directed all personnel serving in Thailand be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. The available evidence shows that the applicant served in Thailand with the 538th Engineer Battalion in support of military operations in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011998
There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must indicate that he or she has been briefed and understands the consequences of such a request as well as the discharge he or she might receive. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012004
He was also awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action on 12 June 1969, an action in which he was wounded. The evidence of record also reflects that he was awarded the CMB and that award was also omitted from his records at the time of his REFRAD. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to add the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, the CMB, the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012005
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 5 February 1970 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. The applicant provides copies of a Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders Number 7345, dated 22 July 1969; the corresponding awards citation; and a letter from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012013
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 24 (Decorations, Meals Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by adding the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with V (Valor) Device and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM) with Device (1960). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012016
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 8 February 1968. There are no orders or other documents on file that show he was awarded the ARCOM with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster or BSM while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012023
The applicant's military personnel records do not contain a DD Form 214 for the period of active duty from 6 February 1975 through 28 November 1977. The evidence of record shows the applicant graduated from Valley High School, Fairfax, Alabama, on 29 May 1972, which was prior to his entry on active duty in the RA. Therefore, based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was a high school graduate at the time his DD Form 214 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012025
On 9 April 1981, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, as a result of a duly reviewed and affirmed special court-martial conviction with a BCD. A review of the available records does not show the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently...