ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021766
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021768
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021769
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam. It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021771
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021773
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021774
It shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that shows the applicant was being discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. The evidence of record also shows the applicant received four Article 15 NJP actions and he was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021776
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Although there are no orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge in the available records, pay records show the applicant received combat infantry pay during World War II. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to amend his WD AGO Form 53-55...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021777
Counsel also states the applicant and this warrant officer were both involved in the same action on the night of 6 November 1965. The DA Form 638 and statement submitted in support of award of the DFC for CW4 K _ _ _ _ _ stated as the A/C of a UH-1D Helicopter flying lead of a flight of three returning from an earlier day-long mission when they received an emergency radio call advising that a cavalry unit was under nearly overwhelming enemy fire. In a letter, dated 16 October 2009, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021778
Item 32 (Prior Service) shows he had honorable service from 18 November 1958 through 2 April 1959. b. The applicant's military personnel records are absent a copy of a DD Form 214 for the period of active duty from 18 November 1958 through 2 April 1959. b. This period equates to 1 year, 4 months, and 7 days of active service and this service is shown in item 24, block a, line 1, of his 9 July 1963 DD Form 214. b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021779
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicant's contention that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Korea has been noted; however, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record sufficient evidence to support his contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021781
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The character of the discharge is commensurate with the offense for which he was discharged and is appropriate for the applicant's overall record of military service. The applicant provided no evidence that would justify an upgrade based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021782
The applicant was medically evaluated on 26 October 1971 and found medically qualified for separation consideration under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021783
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021784
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021786
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021788
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021789
Since the FSM's records are not available for the Board to review, there is no concrete evidence to prove the FSM was wounded while a POW. 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 during the Korean War and the POW Medal; and b. adding the Purple Heart and POW Medal to his DD Form 214 and providing the applicant a document that shows these corrections. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021790
On 13 April 1968, his immediate commander notified him by memorandum that he was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations) by reason of unsuitability for military service due to apathy and complete lack of respect for disciplinary action and military authority. Accordingly, he was discharged on 3 May 1968. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021791
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 March 2005 in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Per his request, the GWOTEM should be deleted from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 March 2005 and the ICM with two bronze service stars should be added.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021794
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021796
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, on 31 January 1975 the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 6 provided for the separation of enlisted Soldiers because of dependency or hardship.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021798
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 15 August 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021799
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was administratively discharged on 21 March 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. __________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021804
Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). On 3 April 1973, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and issued a DD Form 258A. The applicant provides a copy of the DD Form 258A issued to him at the time of his separation which shows he was discharged from the U.S. Army on 3 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021810
The errors were: * the failure of completing the initial federal recognition which was not the fault of the applicant * it was the responsibility of the NCARNG to process the applicant's federal recognition * the applicant submitted his CW2 promotion packet 60 days prior to his two years time in grade as WO1 based on a DOR 11 July 2007 stated on the NCARNG appointment orders * on 16 November 2009 the NCARNG found the applicant's federal recognition for initial appointment was never completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021811
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021813
d. He states he was given a medical examination upon entry into military service that showed he had a heart murmur; however, he was not given a medical discharge. (2) He states that a commissioned officer offered individuals in the stockade the opportunity to request a discharge for the good of the service. Thus, the evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's record of service during the period of service under review did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021814
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of two Bronze Star Medals and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The available records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he participated in three campaigns while serving in the RVN. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that he was awarded or recommended for a second award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021816
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his subsequent service in the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The DD Form 214 serves to document service up to the date an individual is REFRAD or discharged from active duty. 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 | 20090021817
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. On 9 February 1976, the applicant's commander took action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-37. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021818
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individuals entire record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021819
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021821
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090021821 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge (GD). _______ _ 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 | 20090021824
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the SSN as shown on his social security card, all documents in his available military service records show he served in the RA and the ARNG using a different SSN. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021826
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 August 1978. There is no evidence 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 | 20090021830
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021832
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021834
There is no indication in the applicant's records that he held an infantry MOS and/or was assigned to an infantry unit during his military service. The evidence of record shows he held an engineer MOS and was assigned to a supply and/or support unit during his service in Vietnam. In the absence of evidence that he held an infantry MOS and actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021835
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021838
The applicant states he never received a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Therefore, in the absence of military and medical records showing the applicant's injury resulted from enemy forces, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090021838 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090021838 2 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021841
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 March 1963, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Undesirable Habits and Traits of Character) for unfitness due to his frequent involvements in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities. However, there is no evidence in the available records to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021846
While in Vietnam he enrolled in the 6-month early-out program and when his time came to return to the United States and be discharged his records were lost. On 28 June 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021848
This regulation further stated that the date the wound or injury occurred would also be placed in item 40. c. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army acting through the ABCMR. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021850
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021856
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 27 October 2005, the company commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separation), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense (wrongful use of marijuana) with a general discharge. The applicant was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-3 on 30 December 2005, under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021859
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021860
Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214 shows the entry "alcohol or drug abuse (exemption policy)." Although the applicant contends he is clean of drugs, the narrative reason for separation used in the applicant's case is correct and was applied in accordance with the applicable regulations at the time of his separation on 23 July 1982. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021861
On 19 January 1979, the applicant's immediate commander informed him he was initiating action to effect his discharge from the Army for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1). The ADRB directed change of the authority and reason for his discharge from Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b (misconduct - pattern of misconduct), to Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b (misconduct). The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021862
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021865
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant's race was listed as "Caucasian" upon his enlistment in the RA and on all official military records, where applicable, throughout his military service. _______ _ 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.