ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019888
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. Item 24 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding the applicants sincerity, in the absence of official orders awarding him the Purple Heart or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019890
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. Therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019892
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the following: * TET Counteroffensive [correctly displayed as a bronze service star on the Vietnam Service Medal] * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Vietnam Defense Expeditionary Service [correctly known as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal] * Combat Service * Cold War Victory [correctly known as the Cold War Recognition Certificate] * American Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019901
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090002818, on 11 August 2009. The applicant submitted as new evidence a copy of his social security card that shows the second and third digits as 43. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his previous case and the supporting evidence he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019902
This data also shows he was evacuated to Japan in August 1950, where he received medical treatment before returning to his unit in Korea in September 1950. The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and entry of that award 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. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 22 July 1950; and b. amending his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019903
On 10 May 1983, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). On 21 June 1983, the applicant was discharged with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Based on these facts, the applicant's service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019909
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, defines a general discharge as 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. The evidence of record shows he was convicted pursuant to his guilty pleas by a general court-martial adjudged on 8 February 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019912
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that General Court-Martial Order Number 10, dated 22 August 2002, be transferred from the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to the restricted section of his OMPF. Records show the applicant was promoted to sergeant on 1 June 2007 and staff sergeant on 1 May 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019916
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The medical evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019918
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 injustice. The formal PEB recommended a combined rating of 10 percent and that the applicant be separated with severance pay. However, the DVA letter provided by the applicant shows he was he was granted service connected disability compensation for three conditions (left wrist, right knee, and tinnitus).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019919
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * item 11 on his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 12B2O (combat engineer) for 2 years and in MOS 12B3O for 4 years * item 13 on his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) and the Korean Service Medal (KSM) * he completed the Sapper Leader Course in 1986 3. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019920
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his service in Southwest Asia and award of the Army Achievement Medal certificate. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to add the Army Achievement Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze service star and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019921
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 does not show the AFEM for his service in Somalia * the original medal for this deployment was to be the Humanitarian Service Medal * the decision for the upgrade to the AFEM was made mid-deployment * after he received his honorable discharge and moved to Washington he discovered the AFEM was not listed on his DD Form 214 * his service in Somalia occurred in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019922
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: * service in Vietnam through April 1971 instead of April 1970 * three awards of the Army Commendation Medal * two awards of the Bronze Star Medal 2. The applicant states the following: * his DD Form 214 shows his Vietnam service from 6 September 1969 through 5 April 1970 * he was actually in Vietnam through April 1971 * his DD Form 214 shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019927
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 July 1979, while serving in the rank of SFC, a special court martial (SPCM) found the applicant guilty of violating the following Articles of the UCMJ: * 2 specifications Article 132, for preparing fraudulent claims against the United States on 10 October 1978 in the amount of $871.36, and on 8 November 1978, in the amount of $1,729.00 * 2 specifications Article 107, for with the intent to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019928
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 24 October 1967 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded 11 awards of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019930
The applicant states she is requesting correction of the name and gender recorded in her military records and on her DD Form 214 to her new legal name and gender. All documents and orders on file in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that contain a name and/or gender show the first name John and gender as male. The fact that subsequent to service the applicant changed her first name and gender does not provide a sufficiently mitigating basis for changing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019932
The applicant requests correction of item 14 (Military Education) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Course for the 5-ton cargo truck. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant contends he completed the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Course for the 5-ton cargo truck, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence which shows he completed this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019942
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correction of his records 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 the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019947
The advisory official stated that after a thorough review of the applicant's records, his office recommends his reinstatement to the rank of SFC with the understanding that he will not be eligible for promotion to master sergeant (MSG) until he completes all required NCO education courses. Neither promotion order indicates his promotion was conditional upon completion of NCOES. a. Paragraph 1-27 (NCOES Requirement for Promotion and Conditions Promotion) states that a Soldier must be a WLC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019950
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the POW Medal for time held captive as a prisoner of war; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal (2d award) based on award of the Combat Medical Badge; c. deleting the EAME Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019955
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the number "3" instead of the number "2" as the seventh digit of his Social Security Number (SSN). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that upon his induction, the applicant listed his SSN containing the number "3" as the seventh digit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019958
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 social security number (SSN) as "xxx-94-0872" instead of "xxx-76-3783." The evidence of record shows the applicant used the SSN "xxx-76-3783" upon his enlistment in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019960
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following: a. item 4a [sic] (Grade, Rate or Rank) E-4P (promotable) and approved promotion to 73C2O; b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Army Achievement Medal c. Item 14 (Military Education): * Introduction to Rapelling and Mountaineering, Cheju-Do Training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019963
The company medic attended to his wounds and told him "You got you a Purple Heart wound here." The applicant would like the Purple Heart for wounds he suffered in 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 | 20090019965
On 8 August 1990, the convening authority approved the sentence and, except for the part of the sentence extending to a bad conduct discharge, ordered it executed. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which she was convicted. As a result, there is insufficient basis to upgrade the applicant's discharge to either an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019968
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. This is a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019972
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Item 9 (Record of Non-Payment of Just Debts) shows he was counseled for the following three bad checks that were written to the Fort Huachuca Exchange: (1) on 21 September 1989, a check written for $150.00. Given the applicant's records show he was charged with the commission of offenses punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and he received a bar to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019989
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the following: a. the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 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 from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense; b. the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019991
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. Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) is blank and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not show award of the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of official orders awarding him the Purple Heart or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019998
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was promoted to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 in May 1973 and consideration for any subsequent promotions he may have been eligible for based on the corrected date of promotion to SSG/E-6. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was promoted to SSG/E-6 in May 1973. Although the applicant states his detachment commander informed him he had no way to convene a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019999
He adds that he believes the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) should advance him on the retired list to 1SG/E-8 and that this Board should refer to Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3963. On 31 January 2007, the applicant petitioned the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for advancement on the retired list. He subsequently accepted a voluntary reduction to SFC/E-7 on 27 December 1988 and was ordered to full-time National Guard duty, where he remained in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020007
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following: * change separation date from 1 September 2009 to 15 September 2009 and adjust time served * award of the Bronze Star Medal 2. This date is recorded in item 12b of 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. amending his DD Form 214 to add the Bronze Star Medal b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020009
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The appropriate authority approved his request on 10 April 1986 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020011
On 24 January 2008, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense (Misconduct - Drug Abuse). Army Regulation 635-200 further 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020018
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 December 1985, a medical statement was provided to the applicant's former company commander per the applicant's requests. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that shows he suffered from a disabling condition at the time of his discharge, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020023
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 1996 (hereafter referred to as the DD Form 214 in question) to show "19740329" in item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period). The applicant's available records contain no DD Form 214 for the period 29 March 1974 through 18 January 1977. Since it is presumed the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for the period of service from 29 March 1974 through 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020028
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, and two awards of the Overseas Service Bar. This document shows the applicant's unit (Battery G, 55th Artillery) at the time of his assignment was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 42, dated 1972. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020030
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (4th Award), Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (6th Award), "Kuwait Liberation Award, Saudi Arabia Award" (accepted as a request for the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) and Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU), Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with three bronze service stars, and a unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020046
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show three awards of the Purple Heart and one award of the Army Commendation Medal. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that, at the time of the applicants assignment to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Artillery, 9th Infantry Division, this unit was cited for the following four awards: * Valorous Unit Award for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020047
The applicant requests that his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides his DD Form 214, his ARCOM certificate, and a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award). The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020049
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders for the Army Commendation Medal in the available records. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence with which to add the Army Commendation Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020050
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the ARCOM. __________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 | 20090020051
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020054
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * his injury was not recorded in his service record * it may have been lost or destroyed * he was discharged in Vienna, Austria * he could not locate any witnesses 3. 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, the eyewitness statements provided by the applicant are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020055
This NCOER shows the applicant, rater, senior rater and reviewer all entered 29 April 2002 as the date they signed the form. It is evident that the date the applicant signed the contested NCOER was entered after he was discharged. Therefore, the error in this case is the date the applicant signed the NCOER since it would appear that the applicant signed the NCOER but did not date the form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020056
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020072
Given all administrative remedies have not yet been exhausted on his discharge upgrade request, this issue will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. On 22 December 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of misconduct (pattern of misconduct) and directed the applicant be issued a general discharge. There is no evidence indicating the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020082
It states, in pertinent part, that a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if at the time separation action is initiated, the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service. Chapter 11 of the separations regulation provides for the separation of personnel due to unsatisfactory performance, conduct, or both, while in an ELS. The evidence of record confirms that separation action was initiated on the applicant while he was in ELS prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020083
Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 16 January 2003 to 29 March 2004 and correct his records to show this award. As such, he served a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...