ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003461
The applicant provides, in support of his application, his certificate of training during the period from 7 May 1945 to 1 September 1945, his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) with a date of separation of 6 November 1945; his WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) for the period from 7 November 1945 to 21 December 1946; and his WD AGO 53-55 with a date of separation of 21 December 1946. Therefore, in the absence of documentation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003462
There is no evidence of record which shows the FSM was recommended for promotion to sergeant by a local promotion selection board prior to his death. He respectfully requests that the FSM be posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of record which shows the FSM was officially recommended by a local promotion selection board for promotion to sergeant prior to his death on 21 December 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003463
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. On 17 March 1989, the applicant was discharged from the Army with a Bad Conduct Discharge under the provisions of chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003464
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003464 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action during her service in Iraq. In the absence of a completed, authenticated, and verified casualty report, or other evidence which clearly shows the applicant suffered a wound or injury as a result of hostile action, that she was treated for this wound or injury, and that her treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003465
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003466
Therefore, absent any evidence of error or injustice in the applicant's PDES processing or evidence that shows he requested COAD (and would have been found qualified for retention) or actually performed additional active duty service subsequent to retirement, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to credit him with 20 years of active duty service for retirement purposes. However, the evidence of record confirms that the applicant was properly processed through the Army's PDES and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003467
On 4 April 1991, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to recommend him for involuntary separation from the AGR program for his failure to complete the professional development program (PDP) (completion of the Primary Leadership Development Course) as required by paragraph 6-4a(8) of National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-5 (The Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) program, Title 32, Full-Time National Guard Duty FTNGD)). The applicant's records show he was honorably released...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003469
The examiner stated the applicant related that he will continue to commit offenses if necessary to secure a discharge from service. On 23 March 1962, the applicant's commander recommended that he be eliminated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations, Discharge, Unfitness) with an undesirable discharge. When separation for unfitness was warranted an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003470
The recommendation for award must also state that the individual has "met the required number of missions and hours for award of the Air Medal," that "the individual has not caused, either directly or indirectly, an aircraft abort, late take-off, accident, or incident," and that the "individuals accomplishments and service throughout the period have reflected meritorious performance, with no instance of nonprofessionalism, mediocrity, or failure to display an aggressive spirit." There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003471
The applicant requests reversal of the finding of liability of FLIPL (Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss) 25-xx, dated 14 July 2006, for losses discovered in the amount of $6,818.10 as a result of a change of command inventory for one of his companies while he was serving as the battalion commander. He found a lack of a battalion command supply discipline program (CSDP) through the tenures of the two previous commanders; however, he found that a lack of a formal program did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003472
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) the applicant was issued at the time of his discharge confirms he was discharged and his characterization of service was under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003475
The applicants records contain orders awarding him the Air Medal; there are no orders awarding the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, because the Bronze Star Medal Certificate is signed by Major General N____ with the same signature as the orders-supported Air Medal Certificate, the Bronze Star Medal Certificate, even though the orders are not available, are accepted as sufficient evidence to show that the Bronze Star Medal was indeed awarded to the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003476
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show awards of the Combat Medical Badge, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) at the time provided, in pertinent part, that the Combat Medical Badge was awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who were assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that was organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003477
The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains 1st Aviation Battalion General Orders (GO) Number (#) 1249, dated 12 April 1967, which awarded the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 15 March 1966 and 1st Aviation Battalion GO # 2295, dated 16 April 1966, which awarded him the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 11 April 1966. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003479
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that his father be awarded the Purple Heart and that he [the applicant] be provided his father's United States flag. It is believed that the applicant's records were lost or destroyed in that fire however, there were sufficient documents on file in a reconstructed record for the Board to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case. The FSM's reconstructed records contain no documentary evidence and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003480
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he received his high school equivalency. The applicant states, in effect, that he completed GED (General Educational Development) classes while in the Army and it is not shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003481
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and correction of his social security number on the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device award order to show xxx-20-xxxx instead of xxx-29-xxxx. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) and correct 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003484
The applicant requests, in effect, his status in the Retired Reserve be corrected to show he is assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Army Regulation 135-175 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Separation of Officers) states in pertinent part, that members of the Army Reserve not selected for promotion to major after a second consideration who have completed the officer's statutory military service obligation will be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve (if eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003485
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Macedonia and Iraq. He had attained the rank of specialist, pay grade E-4, and had completed 3 years, 1 month and 26 days of creditable active duty service. Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show any overseas service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003488
The applicants records show he served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 5 December 1967 to on or about 26 November 1968. In the absence of documentation that shows he was wounded as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle" as long as the "friendly" projectile or agent was released with the full intent of inflicting damage or destroying enemy troops or equipment or that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003489
BOARD DATE: 15 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003489 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The AMEDD special pay Chief, after reviewing the applicant's record, concluded she was eligible to receive BCP for the period 16 October 2007 to 6 January 2008 utilizing a Health Professions Pay Entry Date (HPPED) or finance Military Special Pay Date of 18 June 2004 for the correct pay rate level. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003490
Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 12 October 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. On 12 December 1996, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003491
The applicant requests that his general discharge of 12 February 1968 be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions on 12 February 1968, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unsuitability due to a character and behavior disorder. There is no evidence to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003496
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 20 August 1984 and 14 May 1991, be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Subsequently, the applicant elected not to appeal punishment and the imposing commander directed the DA Form 2627 be filed in the restricted portion of the applicant's OMPF. The evidence of record confirms that there are two 20 August 1984 DA Forms 2627...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003497
On 12 March 2008, by letter, the Adjutant General, WIARNG, notified the applicant that a review of his records showed the 24 September 1991 memorandum from the Director of Personnel and Administration was incorrect as it showed he was being discharged in accordance with paragraph 3-12a (amputation) of Army Regulation 40-501 and that it should have showed paragraph 3-12b (upper extremity - range of motion). The advisory official further stated that NGB personnel were able to locate: a. a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003499
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, his service record shows he received four Article 15s and two summary courts-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003500
On 28 May 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unfitness and directed the applicant receive an UD. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued to him at the time shows he completed a total of 3 months and 23 days of creditable active military service, and that he accrued 290 days of time lost due to AWOL and confinement. There is no evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003505
The applicant states nothing was explained to her when her husband, a former service member (FSM), retired in 1978. When the FSM retired, he completed a DA Form 4240. Part IV (Survivor Benefit Plan Election) shows the FSM stated he was married with dependent children and that he elected to decline SBP coverage (Part IV, Item 15e).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003506
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 3-4 (Who may recommend) states, "It is the responsibility of any individual having personal knowledge of an act, achievement, or service believed to warrant the award of a decoration, to submit a formal recommendation into military command channels for consideration. About 100 German soldiers surrendered to him. In order to request an award under Title 10, U.s. Code, section 1130, a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) must be submitted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003507
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 2 July 1971, 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 16 August 1971, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003511
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Chapter 10 of the regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The evidence obtained from the records of the two other Soldiers who were accused of purchasing merchandise on a GPC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003512
The applicant's medical records are not available for review with this case; however, the applicant submitted a copy of a memorandum, dated 22 January 2003, authored by the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO), Patient Administration Division, MEDDAC, Fort Hood, TX, in which she notifies the applicant's immediate commander that the applicant was undergoing physical disability processing and that other documents were required and appointments scheduled to complete his processing....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003513
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he retired in the rank and pay grade of sergeant first class/E-7. He was transferred to Hawaii on 26 July 1967 and on 5 December 1969, he was recommended for placement on the promotion standing list for promotion to the pay grade of E-7. On 30 June 1972, he was honorably released from active duty and was transferred to the Retired List in the pay grade of E-6 effective 1 July 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003514
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003514 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that the DD Form 214 he received when he was placed on the TDRL does not indicate his first induction into the Army of the United States on 31 (sic) August 1961 and that the date of entry on his DD Form 214 shows the last date he reenlisted. Since the applicant was furnished a DD Form 214 which properly covers his period of induction, there is no basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003515
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow enlistment. On 18 December 1997, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, because of charges that had been preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, some or all of which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003516
On 21 April 1993, the applicant was notified by his company commander that he was being processed for separation under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. The SPD code of JPD was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in this regulation for Soldiers separating under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. In addition, evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003517
The applicant requests, in effect, that his medically unfit for retention discharge from the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) be changed and he be reinstated in the OHARNG. In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of his 2003 and 2007 DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile), his Medical Record Consultation Sheet, his NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service), a note from his medical doctor, his Pulmonary Function paperwork, his unsigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003518
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for his attendance at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) Non-Resident Course (NRC) during the period 1 April 2006 to 20 June 2008 from his official military personnel file (OMPF). On 10 April 2007, the applicant requested to withdraw from the USASMA NRC. He was academically deficient and he was not making sufficient progress toward successful completion of Phase 1 of the course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003519
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003519 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he did not return to the continental United States on 13 October 1945 as stated in Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20080014348. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the Bronze Star Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003522
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. While the applicant indicates in his request that he received his Bronze Star Medal in February 2007, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence of this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003523
Table 6-1 stated in pertinent part that the DD Form 2329 (Record of Trial by Summary Court-Martial) would be filed together with the DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) and Memorandum, opinion or letter of legal review in the MPRJ. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide evidence that shows he was erroneously convicted, due to a page being removed from the sign-in book. The applicant provided no such evidence to this Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003525
Army Regulation 600-200, chapter 9 of the version in effect at the time, stated, in pertinent part, that a brief description of the wounds or injuries,(including injury from gas) requiring medical treatment received through hostile or enemy action, including those requiring hospitalization would be entered in item 40 of the DA Form 20. Notwithstanding the entry in Item 40 of his DA Form 20, absent any medical treatment records confirming the applicant was treated for his laceration wound by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003527
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he completed 90 days of foreign service instead of 29. With respect to the applicant's period of foreign service, the evidence of record shows that the applicant arrived in the Republic of Vietnam on or about 20 October 1967. In the absence of evidence that the applicant actively participated in combat while assigned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003528
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his 1990 discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant states that after 19 years of thinking to himself why would anyone push so hard to have a PFC court-martialed for only breaking barracks policy he came to the conclusion that because he was black and the female was caucasian he was given no option.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003532
The applicant previously applied to this Board to be awarded the Aircraft Crewmember Badge and his request was denied because there was no evidence in the available records to show he had participated in at least 15 combat missions. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided for temporary and permanent award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. The applicant has provided sufficient evidence in the form of flight records to show that he participated as a crewmember (door gunner)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003533
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Good Conduct Medal and its addition to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Notwithstanding the two letters submitted in support of the applicant's request for award of the Good Conduct Medal, there is no evidence available, and the applicant provided none, pertaining to his conduct and efficiency ratings to be used as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003534
The applicant states that he was injured on 28 November 1965 in the Republic of Vietnam when boiling water was poured on his right foot. There is no evidence in the applicants available service personnel records which shows his burns resulted from hostile action and there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. Absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003537
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit 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 Purple Heart for wounds received on 16 March 1968; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 2 August 1967 to 6 August 1968; c. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the entries "1st Class Gunner Marksman Badge" and "Expert Badge with Rifle Bar"; and d. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003538
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the National Defense Service Medal 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 31 August 1948 through 30 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003539
The FSM does not have a Dishonorable Discharge; he was issued a DD Form 258A, Undesirable Discharge. As stated, the FSM did not receive a Dishonorable Discharge; he received an Undesirable Discharge based on his civil conviction and resultant confinement by civil authorities. The FSM had several years of proud service to his country and he received two Honorable Discharges.