ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019167
The applicant states: * His DD Form 214 shows his MOS was 1816 (clerk/personnel administrative supervisor); however, he served two years in Korea in MOS 1602 (antiaircraft artillery (AAA) automatic weapons (AW) chief) * He only served in MOS 1816 during the last year of his service (November 1952 to November 1953) * His initial MOS was 3603 (AAA AW cannoneer) * In Korea he became a squad leader in MOS 1602 3. The applicant contends he served his first two years of service in MOS 1602 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019168
In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the eyewitness statements provided by the applicant are not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019180
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "No" in item 17 (Member was Provided Complete Dental Examination and All Appropriate Dental Services and Treatment within 90 days Prior to Separation). The record clearly shows the applicant began orthodontic treatment in preparation for orthognathic surgery to correct a congenital defect prior to his retirement. The record also clearly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019182
The applicant requests, in effect, the Purple Heart, Navy Unit Commendation (NUC), and any other awards that may be missing from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be added to that form. The applicant provides under separate cover: * A 2 February 2010 memorandum from an Army first sergeant who was his platoon sergeant in Iraq stating the applicant hurt his arm on 13 April 2006, but never went for x-rays * A Department of the Navy memorandum, dated 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019190
The applicant requests: * an upgrade his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to honorable * a change in the reason of his discharge from "as a result of court-martial" to "expiration of term of service (ETS)" 2. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | 20090019192
The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. It appears it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of service and correction of his DD Form 214 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. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019194
There is no indication that the applicant 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 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019195
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the decision does not show she served in-theater during Operation Desert Storm. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019197
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. * The applicant contended that the shrapnel located in the jaw regions on the right side of his face and mouth originated from a shrapnel wound which he sustained during World War II while serving as a combat infantryman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019198
The applicant states the FSM served in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available records which show the FSM was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. 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 | 20090019199
On 16 March 1983, the applicant was separated in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) states the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019200
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. 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 27 April 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (drug abuse). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019202
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of any other corroborating evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019203
The applicant requests, in effect, his narrative reason for separation, separation code, and reentry eligibility (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed so he can enlist. Discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-13, for personality disorder were initiated on 19 August 2003. The narrative reason for separation, the separation code, and the RE code used in the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019205
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct date of birth (DOB). 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. The applicant's request for correction of his records to show his correct date of birth is supported by the evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019211
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was on active duty from June 1971 to June 1972. The applicant's military records show that he was commissioned and entered active duty on 19 September 1969. Without evidence to show the applicant reentered active duty during that time, there is insufficient evidence in which to correct his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019221
The applicant states that his deployments to SWA and Korea and his award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) are not reflected on his DD Form 214. Accordingly, his records should be corrected to reflect his service in SWA and his award of the SWASM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the KDSM, of the SWASM with one bronze service star, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019229
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 8-6, provides for award of the CIB. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence in which to base award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019231
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 service in Iraq from 14 February 2003 to 16 July 2003 and all awards and decorations associated with this service. c. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show he completed a period of 5 months and 3 days of foreign service in Kuwait/Iraq from 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019233
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Special orders show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge on 21 January 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the entry for the Korean Service Medal and b. adding to his DD Form 214: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019238
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no general orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019242
The applicant states his WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, or the World War II Victory Medal. Board also recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 31 (Military Qualifications and Date) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Board also recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019244
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. The award certificate provided by the applicant indicates that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious service from 23 March 1978 through 26 September 1980 while serving with the 1st Battalion, 19th Field Artillery. The applicant's records do not contain any orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019247
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade to his UOTHC discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019249
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, payment of a college loan under the terms of the Army Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicant contends, in effect, that he should be compensated for his college loan because he provided the necessary documents to Army officials for repayment of his student loans, Army officials failed to take necessary action to ensure payment of one of his student loans, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019254
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 31 May 1991, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019259
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry "Retained in Service 155 Days for the Convenience of the Government Per 10 USC 12305, b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019260
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. The polygraph examination is new evidence that requires consideration by the Board. The polygraph results provided by the applicant's counsel indicate that the applicant had not lied about his knowledge of the brothel or that he had withheld any information from the administrative separation board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019262
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * In Block 11 (Primary Specialty 11B1O - INFANTRYMAN 1 YRS 9 MOS * In Block 12f (Foreign Service) 0000 06 07 (Years Months Days) 2. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows no foreign service in Block 12f and service as an infantryman for 1 year and 9 months in Block 11. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019265
Army Regulation 600-8-4 (Line of Duty Policy, Procedures, and Investigations) prescribes policies and procedures for investigating the circumstances of disease, injury, or death of a soldier. Hostile Casualty a person who is the victim of a terrorist activity or who becomes a casualty "in action." His death was described as resulting from nonhostile causes because it was not the "direct result of hostile action, sustained in combat."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019268
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged for acts or patterns of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019274
The applicant's medical records and profiling documents are not available for review by the Board. To support its opinion, the advisory official provided a copy of a memorandum from the director of officer personnel management to the office of Reserve component promotions, dated 17 June 2009, requesting publication of promotion orders for the applicant to the rank of LTC with a DOR of 12 June 2009 based on assignment to a valid position of higher authority, effective 27 May 2009. This...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019277
It further stipulates in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. In this case, there are no orders or documents in the record showing the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. Given...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019288
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Evidence shows the applicant suffered a mortar wound to the left knee on 17 April 1967 as a result of hostile action that was treated by the appropriate medical personnel. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019289
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. _____________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 | 20090019296
The applicant requests that his general, under honorable conditions, discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 30 September 1992, the applicants company commander notified him that he was being recommended for separation for the commission of a serious offense, abuse of illegal drugs, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, with a general discharge. On 20 October 1992, he was accordingly discharged from active duty, in pay grade E-1, under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019297
The applicant requests he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states he is unsure of his entitlement to the CIB, but he served in a front line combat unit in Vietnam and was wounded in action. It also shows that the unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 12 March 1968 to 4 October 1968 by Department of the Army General Order Number 48, dated 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019298
The applicant requests correction of his record to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry and warrant officers and enlisted personnel who have an infantry MOS. In the absence of evidence that he actively participated in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019302
The applicant states: * his date of entry was 30 May 1972 * he had no prior service * he served all 21 years and 5 months with no break in service * he had over 5 years of foreign service * he has four awards of the ARCOM * there were orders for the MSM 3. The applicant provides: * orders for the ARCOM, dated 10 June 1993 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * 4 January 1991 enlistment document * orders for the Good Conduct Medal * Letter of Commendation * health records * 1974...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019305
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. Chapter 10 of that regulation states a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019306
The applicant requests, in effect, that his service in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019309
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his record be corrected by documenting a second tour of duty in Saudi Arabia. The evidence of record confirms in addition to the 4 months and 17 days of service in Southwest Asia that is already documented on his DD Form 214, the applicant was deployed to Saudi Arabia for 4 months and 14 days from 3 February through 16 June 1998, as evidenced by the DFAS record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019314
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge. On 8 October 1975, after consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019320
It further stipulates in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound must have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019323
The applicant requests amendment of his unit's deployment orders and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Involuntary Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). e. Should a Soldier depart theater for more than 31 days, the Soldier's BOG clock is temporarily placed in an inactive status until the Soldier returns to theater. The applicant's contentions that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019324
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability incurred while entitled to basic pay. Although the applicant contends he should have gone through medical processing since his injury occurred on active duty, the available evidence shows his medical condition did not render him medically unfit or unable to meet retention...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019326
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Block 11 (Primary Specialty) - 74D (Chemical Operations Specialist) * Block 12f (Foreign Service) - 10 months * Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Iraqi Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Any other awards she is entitled to receive * Block 14 (Military Education) - Chemical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019329
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired. His available medical records show the following: a. The Army must find that a Soldier is physically unfit to reasonably perform his duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before the Soldier can be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019331
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019333
The applicant states he received the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars but never received the Purple Heart for shrapnel he received in his lower right back during the Korean War. The applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), 8 pages of newspaper articles, and page 5 and 6 of an undated Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) decision letter from the VA. There were no service medical records available to...