ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015746
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit (LOM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and 7 bronze service stars for wear with his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The evidence of record also confirms he is eligible for the GWOTSM based on his qualifying active duty service after 11 September 2001, and for the ICM with 2 bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015747
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 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). There is no evidence in the applicant's available records that show he was deployed to Bosnia in support of the IFOR or SFOR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015748
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; the Vietnamese Armed Forces Honor Medal, Second Class; and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded or authorized to wear the CIB;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015751
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant's request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge is supported by the evidence. Additionally, the DD Form 214 should be amended by deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and adding the following: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015755
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. armed services had been wounded, killed, or who had died as a result of a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015757
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in the Republic of Vietnam for more than 1 year, that his social security number on his Air Medal orders should be corrected, and that he was wounded and should be awarded the Purple Heart. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015760
With prior service, the applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 February 1986. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015761
On 5 February 2008, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200, due to alcohol rehabilitation failure with a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals are assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicants RE code was assigned based on the fact that he was separated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015765
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows he was awarded the Soldier's 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015768
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated he understood that by requesting a 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 or dishonorable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015770
On 29 May 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly. On 26 November 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board granted the applicant relief in the form of an upgrade of his character of service to a general under honorable conditions discharge. However, there is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service without being AWOL for 320 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015772
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), dated 2 February 2006; U.S. Army Human Resources Command Form 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 9 March 2006; Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter); and Army National Guard (ARNG) Retirement Points History Statement, dated 14 April 2004. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015776
The advisory opinion states that the applicant was promoted to SFC on 19 November 2002, was appointed to and completed the WOBC on 18 December 2008, and met the eligibility criteria of NGB Memorandum Number 07-026. Their office recommends the Texas Army National Guard publish a corrected copy of orders promoting the applicant to CW2 with an effective date of 18 December 2008. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SFC on 19 November 2002 and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015779
The applicant states, in effect, that he wants his records corrected to show he was deployed to Kuwait and the awards he is entitled to receive. The applicant's record provides sufficient evidence showing his service in Kuwait from 12 January 2008 to 8 February 2008. ____________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 | 20090015780
The applicant requests correction of the DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), to show two awards of the Purple Heart. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015781
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All documentation in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that utilizes a full middle name, including his DD Form 214, shows the name "Charles." _________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 | 20090015789
The applicant requests the Iraq service dates listed in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 5 July 2005, be corrected. The record confirms the applicant served in Iraq from 9 October 2004 to 4 June 2005 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect these dates. The evidence of record further confirms that based on his active duty service outside of an authorized AOE after 11 September 2001, his service in the authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015790
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show three awards of the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal with five bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal with nine bronze service stars, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal. Based on award of the Korean Service Medal, the applicant is eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015792
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015793
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the applicant's social security number appears as both "xxx-7x-xxxx" and "xxx-6x-xxxx" in his military personnel records; evidence from the U.S. Social Security Administration shows the applicant's social security number is "xxxx-6x-xxxx." Therefore, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show his social security number as "xxx-6x-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015795
The applicant requests that block 17 (Member was Provided Complete Dental Examination and all Appropriate Dental Service and Treatment within 90 Days Prior to Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show "No" instead of "Yes." Block 17 on his DD Form 214 states "Member was Provided Complete Dental Examination and all Appropriate Dental Service and Treatment within 90 Days Prior to Separation" and the block is marked "Yes" instead...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015796
The applicant requests correction of his 2002 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. He requests correction of his 2007 DD Form 214 to reflect his second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015797
The applicant requests the Board: * Delete one Meritorious Service Medal from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Add the Legion of Merit to his DD Form 214 2. His organization recommended a Legion of Merit retirement award, but the approving authority downgraded it to a Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the Meritorious Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015798
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * this DD Form 214 does not show the Valorous Unit Award which was awarded to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry on 27 October 1967 * he was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry from 1 January 1967 through October 1967 * he participated in Operation Junction City and the Battle of Ap Gu 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015803
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal with first Oak Leaf Cluster. The applicant's records maintained in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System contain an Army Achievement Medal Certificate and DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award (For Other Than Valor) that shows the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal by Permanent Order Number 90-08. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015804
The applicant states that he was wounded in combat while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during a portion of his service in the Republic of Vietnam. ____________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 | 20090015805
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, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Purple Heart. The available records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he participated in three campaigns while serving in the RVN. Although the applicant contends the Purple Heart was given to him and then taken away, there is no evidence in his available military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015806
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM, for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 2 January 1964 through 23 December 1965 and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. The evidence of record also confirms that based on his honorable active duty service the applicant is eligible for the NDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015808
The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he was wounded in action in the RVN, but the award is not recorded on his DD Form 214. Records show that: a. a U.S. Army Vietnam casualty message and Western Union telegram confirmed the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 10 December 1968, b. item 40 of his DA Form 20 shows he sustained fragment wounds to his right arm on 10 December 1968, c. The Adjutant General's Office Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015809
The applicant states that his DOR as a chief warrant officer two (CW2) was changed from 2 August 2005 to 19 May 2002 and he should have been eligible for promotion to CW3 as soon as he completed the warrant officer advanced course (WOAC) on 4 March 2008. On 16 September 2008, the Board granted him relief in the form of adjustment of his DOR and effective date of promotion to CW2 from 2 August 2005 to 19 May 2002. The evidence of record shows he completed WOAC on 4 March 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015815
The applicant states that he was awarded the Purple Heart and it was not recorded on his DD Form 214. This Board action will be filed in the applicant's military records so a record of his date of birth will be on hand. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015817
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015817 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that his deployment for 7 months from June 2008 to January 2009 is not recorded on 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. showing in item 12f of his DD Form 214: 7 months and 17 days and b. adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214: "SERVICE IN IRAQ/KUWAIT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015818
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his record be corrected by awarding him 20 years of constructive service credit based on his experience as a physician assistant (PA). The applicant's official military personnel file contains a DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Grade Credit Health Services Officers), dated 8 December 2008, prepared during his appointment processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015819
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990. For the applicant's period of service a bronze service star is authorized for the Defense of Saudi Arabia (2 August 1990 to 16 January 1991) and the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait (17 January to 11 April 1991). As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015822
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. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 12 May 1969 to 30 December 1971 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015825
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 Army Good conduct Medal. The applicants contention that he should be awarded the CIB has been noted; however, there is no evidence in the available records to show that he served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015827
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, and any other awards he earned. Permanent orders awarded him the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device which is not shown on 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. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015828
His punishment consisted of a forfeiture of $25.00 pay and 5 days of restriction; c. on 10 September 1973, for being absent without leave (AWOL) during the period on or about 7 August 1973 through on or about 4 September 1973. He also acknowledged that he understood that by requesting discharge he understood that if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015832
On 1 January 2008, the applicant's promotion packet was submitted through channels for promotion consideration to the rank of CW2 on 19 January 2008. However, had the promotion packet and application for permanent Federal recognition been properly and timely processed, the applicant's date of rank for CW2 would have been 19 January 2008 instead of 14 August 2008 as currently reflected. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015835
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 his deployment to Macedonia and Kosovo. The applicant's name on his DD Form 214 is the same name listed on his enlistment documents and on his application to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015837
The applicant requests correction of the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage. The evidence of record shows that the FSM was not married at the time he completed his DD Form 2656. The document indicates that the FSM enrolled in the SBP for a person with an insurable interest (i.e., his brother) and elected an annuity based on the full amount of his retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015838
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Although his inclusive dates of service in Vietnam are not available, his DD Form 214 shows he had 11 months and 28 days of foreign service. Therefore, item 30 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in Vietnam from 5 January 1968 to 3 January 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015848
BOARD DATE: 30 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015848 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He believes the back pay should go back to his 60th birthday (28 January 2000) because it was not his fault he was medically discharged and the State of Texas did not correct his status and issue a 15-year letter until after his 68th birthday. The applicant provides a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (Selected Reserve 15-Year letter); retirement orders, dated 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015856
A USARC memorandum, dated 21 November 2006, amends the eligibility criteria for the OAB and states, effective 3 November 2006, all officers transferring to a SELRES unit must have served at least 1 year in the IRR immediately preceding the transfer to be eligible to receive the SELRES OAB. Effective 3 November 2006, officers who were in the IRR and previously served in the SELRES were eligible for an OAB if they had served at least 1 year in the IRR immediately preceding the transfer to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015861
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he completed 2 years of active duty service by changing the date of his release. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that he completed his 2 years of active duty service. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted for a period of 2 years, performed his duty honorably, and was released from active duty on 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015862
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 he completed Level III of the Modern Army Combatives Program. The applicant states that he completed this training and feels it should be listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015866
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), the Combat Action Badge (CAB), the Driver's Badge with wheel and track bars, and the Mechanic's Badge. After carefully examining the applicant's record of service, it appears that the applicant should have received the AGCM for his service from 31 October 2001 through 30 October 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015868
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the news articles and FSM's letter that were provided by the applicant indicate the FSM was awarded the BSM and ARCOM, there is no information, orders or other documents, in the FSM's record showing he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM and BSM by proper authority during his active duty tenure. While there is insufficient documentation and evidence for awarding the FSM the BSM and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015869
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and that his Overseas Service Bars be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam and was recommended for award of the Purple Heart and the BSM by his platoon leader for his engagement of enemy forces in July ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015870
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart for a wound to the left knee he received on 13 March 1968, in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Other than his own statement, there is no evidence in the applicant's record that he was wounded as a result of hostile action or that any such wound required medical treatment. In the absence of military records which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action and that medical treatment for the wound...