ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020963
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 September 1994 to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) and Air Medal; correction of item 14 (Military Education) to show the courses he completed which are reflected on a previously-issued DD Form 214; and correction of item 18 (Remarks)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020966
On 22 December 1971, court-martial charges were preferred against him for one specification of being AWOL during the period on or about 23 September 1971 through on or about 29 November 1971. On 29 February 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020967
The applicant requests correction of his warrant officer (WO) accession date from 9 June 2007 to 19 July 2007. A DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), dated 28 June 2006, shows the applicant extended his [then] current enlistment agreement of 17 December 1994 in the ARNGUS and PAARNG with an expiration of term of service of 19 July 2006 for a period of 6 years to accept a 6-year $15,000 bonus. Title 37, U.S. Code, section 308i (Special pay: prior service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020969
The applicant requests that he be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to award him the AGCM for the period of 6 June 1963 to 3 June 1965 and correct 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 AGCM (1st award) for the period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020974
Counsel requests, in effect, that the records of the FSM be corrected to show: * the applicant is entitled to Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) benefits * the applicant is eligible to receive 20 percent of the FSM's retired pay 2. The divorce decree indicated that the applicant was to receive 20 percent of the FSM's retired pay. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020976
In a 4 November 2003 letter, the commanding officer of the 405th Combat Support Hospital in Newington, CT stated the following: * The 405th Combat Support Hospital and the U.S. Army Reserve ordered the applicant to active duty on 2 October 2003 for 120 days * The applicant is a doctor in the Army Reserve * The applicant is performing active duty outside the United States in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 8. It would be equitable to now correct the applicant's records to show that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020977
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 December 2002 to show: * completion of first full term of service * rank/grade of specialist (SPC)/E-4 instead of private (PV1)/E-1 * reentry eligibility (RE) code of 1 instead RE code 3 2. There is no evidence in the applicant's record that shows he was advanced to the rank/grade of SPC/E-4 during his period of service. The applicant contends that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020978
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and her deployment to Iraq from 7 October 2005 to 23 June 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by a. awarding her the AGCM (1st award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020980
The applicant requests item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his third deployment in Iraq. The DFAS information which shows the applicant served in Iraq from 9 December 2008 to 28 May 2009 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 18 on the applicants DD Form 214 to show his third deployment in Iraq. Therefore, item 18 on his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in Iraq from 9 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020983
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he enlisted for 3 years instead of 4 years. Item 12 (Record of Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the following: * 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period), 28 May 2002 * 12b (Separation Date this Period), 15 February 2007 * 12c (Net Active Service this Period), 4 years, 3 months, and 24 days 5. There is no documentation in the available records that show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020991
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), and that his time served in Kuwait be entered as well. The applicant states that it was not until he attempted to join the American Legion that he realized his DD Form 214 did not contain his awards of the AAM and AFEM, or his service in Kuwait with Task Force 1-12 on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020993
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 add his service in Iraq and awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Driver Badge (Wheel Vehicle), and Mechanic Badge (Track Vehicle). A copy of a certificate, dated 1 May 2003, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020996
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 April 2009 to show the Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Since her DD Form 214 shows the NDSM as an authorized award, this portion of her request will not be discussed further in these proceedings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020998
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following at: a. item 2 (Grade), sergeant (SGT), E-5; b. item 31 (Foreign Service), in Vietnam from 14 March 1970 through 17 February 1971 [11 months and 4 days]; c. item 38 (Record of Assignments), assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Division in Vietnam with principal duty as a rifleman/radio telephone operator; d. item 38, all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings; e. item 39 (Campaigns), participation in two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020999
The IG report noted that none of the MPs who quelled the riot could or would identify a single Negro as having participated in the riot although they were in a fully-lighted orderly room for 15 to 30 minutes with a large number of the rioters. During the IG investigation, one of the Italian witnesses, M_____, was asked about a Negro MP. The lead defense counsel had 9 days from service of the charges on the FSM and on 42 other accused to prepare for trial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021000
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart because he was wounded in the eyes by a bomb shell. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Korea. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence in which to award the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021005
The applicant's complete service and medical records are not available to the Board for review. The MEB Proceedings indicate the applicant did not desire to continue on active duty under Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). The advisory official noted the applicant did not provide any evidence of MEB or PEB error, stating that the VA ratings awarded in 2009 are not evidence of error in a PEB that was held in 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021007
The applicant requests correction of his physical evaluation board (PEB) determination to show his disability resulted from a combat-related injury. His back injury leading to his permanent disability retirement was combat related because it was sustained under conditions simulating war during military training on the LRC on 25 June 2003. The applicant informed CPT C____ that he was contemplating surgery and at CPT C____'s request, the applicant drafted a memorandum in which he indicated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021008
The exigencies of combat may require non-infantry Soldiers to temporarily perform the basic infantry duties that all Soldiers are taught, but it is not a basis for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As the applicant stated, on 6 April 1943 he left for Oahu, HI, and on 1 August 1944 he was assigned to Company L, 383d Infantry Battalion, 96th Infantry Division. There is evidence to show the 96th Infantry Division did not enter combat until 20 October 1944, by which time the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021010
This conclusion is based on the fact that the record is void of any derogatory information, which would preclude the applicant from being awarded the GCMDL, and the lack of any specific action by the applicants unit commander to disqualify him from receiving the award. Therefore, in the interest of justice, the Board determined that this error should be corrected and the applicant should receive the GCMDL at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021011
In December 1987, the separation authority approved the command's request for discharge of the applicant under the provisions of chapter 14-12(b), Army Regulation 635-200, for patterns of misconduct. The evidence shows that the applicant was given notice that action was being initiated to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct, on 4 November 1987 The applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12(b)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021015
The applicant states his Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination) shows he sustained fragment wounds to his legs and his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), Item 41 (Awards and Decorations), shows award of the Purple Heart by General Orders Number 17847, Headquarters, 23rd Infantry Division. General Orders Number 17847, as listed in Item 41 of the applicant's DA Form 20, awarding him the Purple Heart was not available for review; however, available orders show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021019
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 18 July 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge. His record documents no acts of valor or significant achievement that would have supported the issuance of an HD or a GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge or that would support an upgrade to an HD or a GD at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021021
On 14 June 1991, 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 DD Form 214 shows separation for unsatisfactory performance in item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation). Service of Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021024
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 following: * Parachutist Badge * Army Commendation (ARCOM) Medal with "V" device * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device * Air Medal (AM) * Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) - 11B4P 2. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021025
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 1 September 2002 discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date in lieu of being discharged. At the time, section 3352(b) provided that an officer of the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), on withdrawal of Federal recognition, becomes a member of the Army Reserve unless he is discharged from his appointment as a Reserve of the Army. There is no evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021030
A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. In addition, his unit commander recommended separation with an honorable discharge; however, the separation authority directed the issuance of a general discharge. As a result, his record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021031
The specific facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not available for review with this case; however, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged from the Army on 18 September 1966 in the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-2, with a date of rank as 1 August 1966, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unsuitability (character and behavior disorder) with a character of service of under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021033
A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSBD, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at the time of enlistment, and the medical condition does not disqualify the Soldier from retention in the service under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021041
He would also like a copy of the orders awarding him the LOM. There is no evidence in his records that shows he was recommended for or awarded the LOM. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021042
In section V (Entitlement) of the PS enlistment bonus addendum to the DA Form 3540, the applicant acknowledges he was eligible for the PSEB and had less than 16 years of military service. Subparagraph (a)(2) outlines eligibility criteria and states a bonus may only be paid under this section to a person who has not more than 16 years (14 years-1997 and 10 years-1996) and received an honorable discharge at the conclusion of all prior periods of active duty service. In the PSEB addendum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021044
The applicant requests his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) with a date of separation of 20 June 1947 be corrected to show in: * item 6 (Organization) - 11th Airborne Division * item 10 (Date of Birth) - 2 January 1928 instead of 2 January 1927 * item 11 (Place of Birth) - Milaukee, Oregon instead of Milwaukee, Wis (Wisconsin) * item 28 (County and State) - Milaukee, Oregon instead of Multnomah Wash (Washington) * item 42 (Education) - 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021045
Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. The applicant's requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the BSM and the SS was carefully considered and there is sufficient evidence to grant partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021050
Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart (1st Award) for wounds sustained during hostile action and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 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 Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021055
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was not held liable for damage to government property in the amount of $2,287.00. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant was involved in a traffic accident resulting in damage to a government vehicle in the amount of $2,287.00. The FLO recommended that the applicant should not be held financially liable for the damage to the government vehicle because he had double-checked the hitch and it appeared to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021058
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. The applicant is entitled to several other awards that were not included on his DD Form 214: * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021060
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the award of two Army Achievement Medals (AAM). Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal (first award) and correction of his records to show this award. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the GWOTSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021064
The responsible senior rater or authenticating official's designated representative will provide each rated Soldier a copy of the report when it is completed locally and before the rated Soldier departs the organization. The applicant provided no evidence to show that the statement, "rated officer failed to sign report when presented for signature," was incorrectly placed on the OER in question. The applicant provided no explanation as to why she believes the statements, "no APFT was taken...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021066
The applicant requests correction of his records by adjusting his 3 July 2009 date of rank (DOR) as a major (MAJ)/pay grade O-4 in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) by: a. awarding him service credit for his time in grade (TIG) while serving as a MAJ in the Regular Army (RA) in area of concentration (AOC) 66F (Nurse Anesthetist) during the period 1 December 1998 through 23 January 2003, a total of 4 years, 1 month, and 23 days; and b. awarding him constructive service credit in recognition of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021069
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021070
On 7 October 1988, the applicant was notified by her unit commander that separation action was being initiated against her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraphs 14-12b(1)(2), and 14-12c and c(1) misconduct - commission of a serious offense, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence in the applicants record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows domestic abuse was the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021072
On 13 September 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Accordingly, on 19 September 1977, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021073
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his discharge was based on medical conditions. The applicant's service medical records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021075
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 DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 18 September 1967, shows the ninth digit of his SSN as "9." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021077
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 1 December 1966 be changed to show his first name as P______e instead of P___y and his date of birth (DOB) changed to show 14 August 1942 instead of 13 August 1942. All documents that list a DOB show 13 August 1942.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021079
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete medical record is not associated with the file. ______________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 | 20090021081
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. 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, which give conflicting descriptions of the alleged wounding, are not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021084
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 military personnel record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States) dated 20 April 1965. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090021084 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021090
The applicant requests his retired grade be corrected to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7, the highest grade he held while serving on active duty. The evidence of record confirms the applicant satisfactorily served in the grade of SFC/E-7 from 1 May 1983 through 24 April 1987. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090021090 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090021090 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021093
The applicant requests that his bachelors degree transcript be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicants self-authored statement and information from the Wikipedia website are accepted as sufficient evidence to confirm that Saint Regis University is not an accredited university. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the transcript from Saint Regis University issued on 5...