ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012435
She would like her military records to reflect her correct SSN. The applicant's SSN was not changed until almost 10 years after her discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090012435 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090012435 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012437
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "7 September 1924" instead of "7 October 1924" and his place of entry into the service as "Tulsa, OK" instead of "Oklahoma City, OK." 2. The applicant provides a copy of his certificate of birth, dated (filed) 23 December 1924; a copy of his WD AGO Form 53, date 28 November 1947; and a copy of his Separation Qualification Record, dated 28 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012439
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the appropriate number of Air Medals. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. However, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he held an infantry MOS, that he was assigned or attached to an infantry unit, and that he actively participated in ground combat with that infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012441
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant states that he was recommended for award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge for an injury he received on 9 or 10 February 1968. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012445
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his record and DD Form 214 to show his entitlement to the ICM with two bronze service stars. Further, there is no DD Form 214 on file for active service performed during this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012446
The applicant was informed in the NJP record of proceedings that he had the right to legal counsel and the right to demand trial by court-martial instead of accepting the NJP. ______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090012446 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012449
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012449 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and correction of item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) to show a street address of "Tradewinds" instead of "Windtree." ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012452
He goes on to state that he was told at the time that he could request an upgrade at a later date. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was separated from the service with an Honorable Discharge Certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012455
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of three letters of commendation, three certificates of achievement, two course completion certificates, Army Good Conduct Medal award orders, and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Records show the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-2, based on unsatisfactory performance was administratively correct and in compliance with applicable regulations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012456
The applicant served under SSN XXX-XX-XX43 and at no time did he use SSN XXX-XX-XX63. _______ _ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090012456 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090012456 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012458
His DD Form 214 shows he had completed 6 months and 26 days of creditable active service and he had 505 days of lost time due to being AWOL and in confinement. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012459
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 April 1993, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b and 12c, by reason of patterns of misconduct and commission of a serious offense. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued upon his discharge on 28 May 1993 shows he was separated under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012462
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of civil conviction and that he received a UD. There is no indication in the record 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. The applicant's overall record of service clearly did not support the issue of a GD or HD by the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012463
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate on 13 September 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. There is no indication in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012466
On 27 January 1996, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. ____________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 | CY2009 | 20090012468
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board [PEB] Proceedings) to show that his injury was due to a training accident (this is accepted as a request to change the entry in Item 10c of his DA Form 199 to reflect "The disability did result from a combat-related injury as defined in 26 U.S.C. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012469
Counsel requests that the applicant, the wife of a deceased former service member (FSM), receive an annuity under the Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP). Counsel provides copies of the 12 May 2009 DFAS letter and the FSM's death certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the applicant filed a claim for RCSBP at the time of the FSM's death which DFAS timely accepted and processed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012473
The applicant requests upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that his general, under honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge. However, the applicant provided no evidence and there is no evidence in his military records which supports his contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012478
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he was awarded or authorized the American Theater of Operations Service Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon [Medal], Army Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. 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 | CY2009 | 20090012480
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This case is being considered using reconstructed records, which primarily consist of the applicant's DD Form 214, other documents remaining in the National Personnel Records Center file, and the documents provided by the applicant. The applicant provides news clippings of Soldiers which have received the Bronze Star Medal for service in Iraq and many years later following their service in other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012481
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal. It allows, in effect, that upon the request of a Member of Congress, the Secretary concerned shall review a proposal for the award or presentation of a decoration (or the upgrading of a decoration), either for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012483
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant submitted a copy of a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status); Permanent Orders Number 308-006, dated 4 November 2007, a copy of an email Subject: Last informal Communication; and a copy of Orders Number 303-049, dated 30 October 2006, in support of this application CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records, which were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012484
The applicant states that general orders awarded him the Bronze Star Medal and that he was recommended for award of the Army Commendation Medal. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 21 August 1969 to 27 March 1971 and correct his military records to show the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012485
Since documentation of service in Afghanistan is required for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant served in Afghanistan. If he can provide evidence to show he actually served in Afghanistan, he may request reconsideration for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with the understanding that the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal would then be withdrawn. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012489
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 26 June 1992, the applicants commander initiated elimination action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012490
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. There is insufficient evidence to show that his overall record of service was sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable separation for that period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012491
The applicant states, in effect, that the WAARNG, in a capricious and arbitrary manner, acted overzealously and unduly harsh when issuing him general, under honorable conditions discharge for missing fewer drills than the average Soldier; that the WAARNG, through its officers, negligently or willfully violated his civil rights and Army regulations in that they submitted false and misleading information to The Adjutant General of the State of Washington, concerning a request for his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012494
The applicant requests removal of the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (MCGCM) from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 March 2005. The regulation states that the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012499
On 27 January 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts, directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of pattern of misconduct, and directed issuance of a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, 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. As such, the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012500
When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. However, the Nelson Memorandum mandates that discharges due to personality disorders be upgraded unless the Soldier has more than one special court-martial or a general court-martial conviction. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012502
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. As stated in the previous proceedings, the applicant is reminded of his right to pursue his claim for award of the Air Medal by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10 USC 1130, as cited in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012509
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge should be changed to a medical discharge because he had a skin condition in advanced individual training and he became depressed. The applicant's service medical records show he was treated for a skin condition while on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012513
A copy of his November 2006 LES that shows his grade as a cadet/E-5, his pay date as 22 May 2003, and his years of service as 3. c. A copy of his DA Form 1506 that shows his active and inactive USAR service as well as his active duty service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant initially enlisted in the USAR on 2 November 2001 and was discharged on 6 August 2002. The applicant subsequently executed an Army Senior ROTC non-scholarship cadet contract on 1 August 2004, to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012517
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of an Officer Evaluation Report (OER), covering the period 16 December 2005 through 12 May 2006 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He further stated that his SR in the appealed report concluded that he does have potential for the Army and now supported removal of the OER in question. However, there is insufficient evidence to support amendment or removal of the OER in question.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012521
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. However, although he was 18 years old at the time of his enlistment, he successfully completed training, served for more than 2 years, and was nearly 20 years of age at the time he committed the offenses that led to his GCM and BCD. As a result, absent any evidence of error or injustice related to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012532
There are no orders in the applicant's personnel records which show he was awarded the CIB. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. To support award of the CIB, the applicant is required to have been an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties while assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit engaged in active ground...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012534
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records, and the applicant fails to provide sufficient evidence, to show that he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with (M-14) Rifle Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 26 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012535
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 September 2007 to show 4 May 2007 instead of 30 May 2002. The applicant provides DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 28 May 2006 and 6 September 2007; active duty orders; discharge orders; and a document pertaining to early release from active duty in support of his application. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 12d on the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012538
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in a combat zone; award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Combat Action Badge; and correction of his foreign service to show he completed 1 year of foreign service instead of 3. The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge; however, there are no orders or other evidence on file in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012539
The unit commander stated, in effect, that numerous counseling statements had been written since the applicants arrival in the unit. The applicant was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-3 on 17 December 1986, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Service of individuals separated because of unsatisfactory performance would be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions as warranted by their military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012541
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). The record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), in lieu of trial by court-martial on 28 October 1981 and that he received a UOTHC discharge. A UOTHC discharge is normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012542
He also requests a medical discharge and a mental illness discharge. The military doctor indicated that the applicant was not fit for military service and recommended his discharge. The applicant contends that his general, under honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded; that he should receive a medical discharge and a mental illness discharge; and that there are many unanswered questions regarding his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012547
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 February 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012547 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) imposed on 24 January 2007 be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Based on the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request that the DA Form 2627 be removed from his OMPF or that his rank be restored.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012552
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 May 1992 to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Meritorious Service Medal. This regulation provides that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012553
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general or honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012556
Applicant Name: ????? Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 971204 Discharge Received: Date: 980129 Chapter: 10 AR: 635-200 Reason: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial RE: SPD: KFS Unit/Location: B Btry, 1/502 Inf, Ft.Campbell, KY Time Lost: AWOL for 69 days (970808-971015). 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 submit a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012558
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012558 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders, dated 12 December 2005, be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 12 January 2006. A board of officers convened on 31 May 2003 and recommended that the applicant be separated from the USAR, that he be granted an honorable discharge, and that he be allowed to transfer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012559
Counsel requests reconsideration of an earlier request to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal, the Master Parachutist Badge with Combat Star (correctly known as the bronze service star), the Special Forces Tab, and the Greek Airborne Badge; and that items 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service), item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation), and 19b (Nearest Relative) be corrected. Counsel's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012561
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he was a prisoner of war (POW) from December 1944 to April 1945. The applicant states that the FSM was a POW from December 1944 to April 1945, but his POW status is not listed on his discharge document. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012563
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.