ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020321
The applicant provides: * congressional correspondence * a memorandum to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), dated 19 November 2009 * a copy of the OER with an ending date of 3 October 1991 * a copy of his Officer Record Brief with a preparation date of March 1993 * copies of course completion documents for the Warrant Officer Support Maintenance Technician Course * an Army Achievement Medal Certificate * a Junior Officer Maintenance Course diploma * a DA Form 1059...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020323
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 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 evidence of record confirms the applicant's conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020325
On 14 April 1982, the applicant's commander notified him he was recommending him for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, misconduct - conviction by civil court. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant was convicted in a civil court of three felony charges and sentenced to imprisonment for 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020326
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his mailing address after separation should be Chicago, Illinois, and not Dayton, Ohio. Neither the evidence submitted with the application nor the evidence of record supports that Item 19 of his DD Form 214 is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020328
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, Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960). The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 16 April 1969. Evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the RVN Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020330
On 17 August 2007, the discharge authority approved the applicant's separation from the Army. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows the following: * in item 24 (Character of Service), uncharacterized * in item 25 (Separation Authority), Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11 * in item 26 (Separation Code), JFW * in item 27 (Reentry Code), 3 * in item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation), failed medical/physical/ procurement standards 6. A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020331
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 award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020335
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 16 July 1981, a board of officers convened to determine whether the applicant should be separated due to misconduct conviction by civil court. However, he has not submitting any evidence of this and there is no mention of his father's death in either his military personnel records jacket or board proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020339
The available records contain no documentation which shows the applicant sustained wounds or was treated for wounds incurred as a result of hostile action. The records contain no evidence or general orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and his name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty roster. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090020339 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090020339 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020351
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Thus, based on the available evidence, it is concluded that the applicant was wounded in action in Korea on 4 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 27 of his DD Form 214 the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, b. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020354
Based on the lack of evidence in the applicant's OMPF to include no permanent orders awarding him the MSM, he is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020356
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the available evidence is insufficient to correct his records to show award of the BSM, this in no way affects the applicants right to pursue his claim for the Bronze Star Medal by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of 10 USC 1130. As a result, there is no evidence of any error or injustice related to the overseas service entries on the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020370
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon * Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with 2 bronze service stars * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) * Kuwait Liberation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020372
The applicant states he earned the BSM during the Gulf War because of his service and he should have three awards of the ARCOM reflected in his records. However, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and documents submitted with his application that he was in fact awarded those awards. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear that the record is in error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020378
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support correction of the applicant's records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. 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; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020382
The applicant states item 12 of his DD Form 214 incorrectly lists his unit as the 89th Engineer Battalion, when in fact it should be the 39th Engineer Battalion, APO 96325. The applicant provides an award order listing his unit as Company C, 39th Engineer Battalion (Combat). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant's last unit of assignment prior to his separation from active duty was Company C, 39th Engineer Battalion (Combat).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020384
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence that 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020385
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), Item 5 (Date of Birth) shows 26 November 1944. He was issued a DD Form 214 that shows in Item 9 (Date of Birth) his date of birth as 26 November 1946. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his date of birth as 26 November 1944 in Item 9 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020387
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). A recipient must be personally present and under hostile fire while serving in an assigned infantry or special forces primary duty, in a unit actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provided for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020389
There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicants service personnel records. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence which shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence in which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020391
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It does contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was separated under the provisions paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), by reason of misconduct (commission of a serious offense) on 8 December 1989. On 30 June 2003, the applicant requested his record be corrected to show honorable service for each immediate reenlistment period between 7 August 1979 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020394
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. On 22 July 1993, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct abuse of illegal drugs. The applicant's request for upgrade of his characterization of discharge from general under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020397
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 29 May 1971. The evidence of record shows the applicant displayed a pattern of misconduct as evidenced by his multiple instances of NJP and bar to reenlistment for various infractions throughout his military service. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of service is commensurate with his overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020398
The applicant requests correction of item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and item 5b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show sergeant instead of specialist four. Special Orders Number 139, dated 13 June 1969, show the applicant's rank at the time of his separation was specialist four/E-4. In the absence of promotion orders to sergeant, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend items 5a and 5b of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020399
The applicant requests 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 | 20090020402
The applicant states he was released from active duty as a SP4, E-4 but his discharge certificate shows his rank and pay grade as private first class (PFC), E-3. The applicant states he was released from active duty as a SP4 but his discharge certificate shows his rank and pay grade as PFC. _________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 | 20090020403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his characterization of service as honorable. Paragraph 4-2h provides that Reserve Component Soldiers who successfully complete a period of IADT and are separated while still in an entry level status will have an uncharacterized period of service. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020405
However, his records contained a copy of his duly constituted DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 20 April 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020407
Counsel requests removal of a 14 February 2007 General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The Commander, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany, in an 18 May 2006 letter of appointment, directed an informal Army Regulation 15-6 investigation be conducted into 10 allegations of NCO misconduct and 19 issues involving NATO Health Clinic leadership, including the applicant. On 26 June 2006, the LRMC Commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020408
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Accordingly, he is entitled to correction of his record to show award of three bronze service stars for wear on the Korean Service Medal. 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 injuries incurred on 15 March 1951, b. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020409
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). As a result, his record did not support the issuance of an HD by the separation authority at the time and does not support an upgrade now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020410
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 August 1983, the applicant acknowledged receipt of a letter from his immediate commander notifying him he was being recommended for separation for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) and that he was being recommended for a general discharge. The applicant's request for upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020411
The applicant requests remission or cancellation of indebtedness resulting from an overpayment caused by an error in the calculation of his leave balance upon demobilization in 2006. He was provided with a copy of this advisory opinion and submitted a rebuttal on 24 May 2010, wherein he stated that at the time of his demobilization, he advised the finance official that he only had 17 days of leave but the official insisted that the leave balance was 45 days. Further, it may be remitted or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020412
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. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020413
Section XII (SBP Spouse Concurrence) of the DD Form 2656 instructs the applicant that "SBP spouse concurrence is required when a member is married and elects children-only coverage, does not elect full spouse coverage, or declines coverage. The evidence of record shows the applicant submitted a DD Form 2656 wherein he elected, in the presence of an RSO counselor, to participate in the SBP children-only coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020416
The applicant requests a. reconsideration of his previous application for correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and b. correction of his record to show award of the Distinguished Unit Citation [now known as the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)]. In the absence of evidence showing he was assigned to HHB, 2d Infantry Division Artillery during the period for which the unit was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020420
Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) shows the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of this DD Form 214, for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered ADT on or around 27 June 2006 and was released from ADT on or around 15 December 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by preparing and issuing the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020422
The evidence of record is void of any documents or orders that indicate the FSM was ever wounded in action or that he was ever awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. Absent any evidence of record to corroborate the applicant's claim that the FSM was wounded in action while serving in the RVN, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the PH has not been satisfied in this case. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020423
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was retired due to physical disability. There is no available evidence showing that he was medically unfit at the time of his separation from active duty. There is no evidence showing that he was medically unfit at the time of his discharge from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020426
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster and the Senior Aircraft Crewman Badge. There are no orders for the Senior Aircraft Crewman Badge in the available records. Considering the applicant's extensive experience in CMF 68, the DA Form 2446 provided by the applicant for the Senior Aircraft Crewman Badge is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020429
The applicant's service records do not contain evidence of a second award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicant's service records to support award of a second Purple Heart. This evidence is in the form of: a. medical documents, dated 13 November 1969, showing treatment for a fragmentation wound to his right arm which occurred 10 days earlier on/about 3 November 1969; b. medical records, dated 11 December 1969, that show he was x-rayed on that date and found to have a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020434
The applicant provides a copy of his Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program and a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of this application. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $37,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020435
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired. In a memorandum dated 10 November 2005, the command surgeon notified the applicant that as a result of a medical examination, he was determined to be medically disqualified for continued service in the USAR due to PTSD according to Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness). He was also advised that as a result of his medical disqualification, he had the following options: a. request reassignment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020436
His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-1 on 5 April 1968, for 3 years. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), then in effect, provided that an honorable discharge was a separation with honor. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provided that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020437
The applicant requests three awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Combat Lifesaver Certification Course be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states that all of his awards and military training were not included on his DD Form 214. Accordingly, based on his Iraqi service and his request for the GWOTEM, it would be appropriate to correct item 13 of DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020439
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an additional foreign service credit of 4 months and 14 days; award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the United Nations Service Medal [sic], and an overseas service bar; and his service in Somalia. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. In the absence of his unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020440
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), 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 evidence of record shows he served in an infantry MOS in a cavalry unit and was wounded as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020442
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 January 1975. On 28 July 1988, the applicant was discharged 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 and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020443
The applicant provides the following: * A copy of his January 2006 DD Form 214 * Medical treatment records from September 2005 and a Line of Duty determination * A copy of his July 2006 report of medical examination * His August 2006 permanent physical profile * A copy of a 30 October 2006 memorandum notifying him of his medical unfitness for retention * His initial VA disability rating document COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: Counsel offers nothing beyond that provided by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020444
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. 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 evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.