ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017049
The applicant, the brother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders Number 1761, dated 17 April 1967, show the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 1 March 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017051
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Cold War Medal. The applicant states he should receive the KDSM because he served in Korea for more than 35 days, and he requests information regarding the Cold War Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017052
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the correct period of foreign service and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show he completed 2 years and 20 days of foreign service. With respect to the marksmanship badge, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he qualified expert with his M-14 rifle and/or was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017055
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. The applicant received a Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable. There is no record of evidence nor did the applicant provide any documentation to show he was ever provoked...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017057
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 with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster [indicating award of two Purple Hearts]. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was wounded a second time during a different incident. In the absence of evidence of record that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action during another incident, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017062
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, there is no evidence of record which shows the wounded Soldier was the applicant. In the absence of orders or other corroborating evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam, the documentation and the emails provided by the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017064
Since the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal as an authorized award, this portion of his request will not be discussed further in these proceedings. This document shows that at the time of the applicant's assignment, the 433rd Medical Detachment was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 46, dated 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017065
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records revoking the interim award of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking Headquarters, U.S. Army, Fort Dix, NJ, Permanent Order Number 124-2, dated 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017069
He states his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows his MOS of 11C1O and that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), audited on 28 May 1968, shows in: a. item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) he was awarded MOS 11C2O (Infantryman Indirect Fire Crewman) on 1 January 1967; b. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in the RVN from 15 September 1967 through 11 August 1968; c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017070
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090017070 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. She had completed 3 years, 2 months, and 13 days of active service that was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The applicant contends her under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017072
The applicant's military service records were not made available to the Board. It states 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 direct result of enemy action, that it required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the treatment must have been made a matter of official record. In this case, contrary to the entry on the VA Form 21-0781, the medical treatment records confirm his injuries...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017080
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090017080 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he served in Korea for 1 year and 15 days and that his DD Form 214 should show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017085
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 17c (Date of Entry) on the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the date he entered active duty this period as 14 May 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active duty on 15 May 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017091
The applicant requests correction of item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty this Period) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show 3 May 1975 instead of 8 May 1975. However, the evidence of record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 8 May 1975. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to correct the applicant's records to show he entered active duty on 3 May 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017094
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) as documentary evidence in support of his application. The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 5 April 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017096
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 28 November 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge. The applicant's request includes a DD Form 293 which shows he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017097
A properly-constituted DD Form 214 shows that on 10 May 2008, he was honorably released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, by reason of a "condition - not a disability" and transferred to his NYARNG unit. Members separated under this provision of the regulation will be awarded a character of service of honorable, under honorable conditions, or an uncharacterized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017100
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, or Bronze Star Medal. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in the RVN on 19 March 1970 because he was recommended for the award; however, it was downgraded to the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. There is no evidence in the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017103
On 25 February 1976, the applicants immediate commander recommended the applicant be discharged with a General Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Based on his overall record, the applicant's service does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017106
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). In his request for discharge, the applicant acknowledged he understood that by requesting a discharge he was in effect admitting guilt to the charge against him or to a lesser included offense therein which also authorized a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017107
The applicant was mentally responsible for his acts and had the mental capacity to understand and participate in separation board proceedings and in any action taken in his case. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Separations) currently in effect, states that homosexuality is incompatible with military service and that the basis for separation may include pre-service, prior service, or current service homosexual conduct. The evidence of record shows the ADRB reviewed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017110
The applicant requests that the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states he was awarded the CIB and he believes the evidence is in his Military Personnel Records Jacket. _________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 | 20090017120
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to general. On 2 May 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be issued DD Form 794A (Discharge Certificate Under Other Than Honorable Conditions). On 18 May 1978, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017122
The authority for his discharge was recorded as Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and he received a separation code (SPD) of JMB. In 1978 the Army Discharge Review Board concluded the applicants record did not support evidence of a character or behavior disorder and modified his SPD Code to show JMJ. Whether the applicants unsuitability was based on apathy or a character and behavior disorder the regulation permitted issuance of either an honorable or general discharge as warranted by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017124
He reenlisted for 6 years and returned to the United States on 30 days leave. He returned to the United States on reenlistment leave (30 days) with orders to return to his infantry unit in the RVN. c. After consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, the board determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and voted not to change the characterization of his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017125
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: No records of evidence showing a commander's disqualification or records of disciplinary action are filed in the applicants official record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 4 August 1982 to 30 July 1985; and b. adding to item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017135
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart (PH), Bronze Star Medal (BSM) 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (3rd Award), and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd Award) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Item 38 of the applicants DA Form 20 also shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments, and his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is void of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017138
A review of the applicant's military personnel records revealed that there are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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 on 31 March 1967, he was issued a Purple Heart award certificate, but the award is not recorded on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017142
The applicant states: * he was commissioned through the University of Texas in the San Antonio Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program on 11 May 2007 * the state officer records section mailed his completed packet to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) for Federal recognition on or about 15 May 2007 * his packet was subsequently lost and he did not receive Federal recognition * his promotion packet to O-2 was submitted to the state on or about 5 December 2008 * promotion orders were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017144
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 September 1966 through 12 September 1968; and c. adding to item 24 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017147
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 20 August 1976, the separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an Undesirable discharge Certificate. _________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017150
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Humanitarian Service Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017154
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 applicant's 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence is sufficient to support correcting the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the AFEM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017159
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no documents or records on file that list his DOB as 21 April 1950 which the applicant now claims is correct. There are no records or documents in his available record that show his DOB as 21 April 1950 which is the date he now claims is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017164
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 29 January 1991. Item 13 of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Medal of Honor. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017166
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his Vietnam service, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960. 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 by adding the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017168
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 15 June 1981, the applicant received her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 13-4b, by reason of administrative discharge unsuitability, personality disorder. There is no record to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017171
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from active service on 12 October 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable 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 | 20090017175
The applicant requests, through his counsel, 3 years of qualifying service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in order to become eligible for non-regular service retirement pay. Counsel requests the applicant's records be corrected to show he has 20 years of qualifying service toward retirement. Upon the applicant's release from the OHARNG on 30 June 1997 he had earned 15 years of qualifying service for eligibility for non-regular service retirement pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017176
The DD Form 214 contained in the applicant's record shows his period of service from 9 June 1966 to 7 December 1968. The evidence also shows that the applicant participated in six campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 7 December 1968 the "Flying Cross" and Vietnam Service Medal and b. adding to item 24 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017178
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017179
The applicant requests correction of items 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank), 4b (Pay Grade), and 11 (Primary Specialty) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 July 1991. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Since the applicant was promoted to sergeant and awarded PMOS 91P2O after her release from active duty on 20 July 1991, there is no basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017180
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 19 July 1974, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017184
The applicant requests correction of his records to show five awards of the Air Medal. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that show he was awarded more than one Air Medal. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was recommended for, or awarded, more than one Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017185
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 boards 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 | 20090017187
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he has evidence showing he was awarded six oak leaf clusters, but he knows the evidence of the 9th Oak Leaf Cluster exists. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 as follows: a. delete the Air Medal with 4th Oak Leaf Cluster and Vietnam Service Medal with bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017191
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he had completed 2 years, 2 months, and 20 days of active military service during the period covered by the DD Form 214 (30 March 1962-19 June 1964). The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant was convicted by an SCM on 15 August 1963, and that he received less than "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during the qualifying period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017193
The applicant provided a memorandum, dated 26 January 2006, which states, in pertinent part, request award of the Overseas Service Ribbon for the Soldiers listed on the attached roster. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant completed a second overseas tour. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant completed a second overseas tour.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017194
He indicates his DD Form 214 only shows he completed 2 months of active service when he actually served 2 years. The applicant provides active duty orders and his DD Form 214 in support of his request. On 23 September 2005, the applicant was honorably released from active duty from active service by reason of completion of required service. The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows he completed 2 months of creditable service for the period the DD Form 214 covers (24 July 23 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017200
Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...