ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004339
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). The applicant states that he earned the Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon and that he should be awarded the AFEM for his service in Lebanon in 1958. It stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004340
On 15 August 1988, charges were preferred against the applicant for the AWOL period. Since there is no evidence of record to show the applicant was ever medically unfit to perform his military duties, there is no basis for granting a medical discharge. ___________XXX_____________ 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 | 20090004341
On 25 June 1982, the applicants unit commander notified him of pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsuitability - apathy, defective attitudes, or inability to expend efforts constructively. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. After review of the evidence of this case,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004342
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) as authorized awards. However, the applicant's service personnel records contain an AGPZ Form 738 (Record of Army Decorations Board Action), dated 14 October 1968, which shows the Army Decorations Board approved a recommendation for award of the Air Medal (First and Second Oak...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004343
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicants WD AGO Form 53-55 also shows that he was wounded in action on 10 January 1945. The applicant is also authorized award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and his WD AGO Form 53-55 should corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004344
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. The evidence of record shows the applicants separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability was administratively correct, all requirements of law and regulations were met, the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process, and the applicant was properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004345
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090004345 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to the list of awards contained in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004346
Headquarters, 199th Infantry Brigade, General Orders Number 34, dated 11 January 1968, show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service from November 1966 to November 1967. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that, at the time of the applicants assignment to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade, this unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004347
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It further shows that at the time he had completed 2 months and 5 days of creditable active service and had accrued 221 days of time lost due to AWOL and confinement. Chapter 4 of the same regulation further states that the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) evaluates all cases of physical disability equitably for the Soldier and the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004348
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004351
The applicant's medical records are not available for review with this case. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart; 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; and his name is not shown on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004352
Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the VSM and states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. Therefore, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to award the applicant the PH for wounds sustained in action in the RVN on 6 June 1967 and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004355
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Korea Service Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding awards of the Purple Heart, the United Nations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004357
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) on 24 February 1959 for an upgrade of his discharge to honorable and contended at that time that his discharge was unjust and unfair because of his prior service record. Therefore, absent evidence to show otherwise, there appears to be no basis to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004358
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and correction of his records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 23 November 1929 instead of 23 November 1927. The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-58 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-General Discharge) and General Discharge Certificate, dated 12 July 1949; a copy of his picture; a copy of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004359
The applicant states he served in Korea from July 1982 through July 1983 and the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) confirmed authorization of the KDSM. The KDSM is authorized to service members who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding to him the Korea Defense Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004361
On an unknown date, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL during the period on or about 2 November 1972 through on or about 7 February 1973. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged for the good of the service with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Furthermore, there is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant did not provide substantiating evidence, that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004362
The applicant provides a Certification of Military Service; a certificate showing that he graduated from Individual Infantry Training; a Certificate of Achievement; two running certificates for 50 and 100 miles; a local certificate for completion of the Jungle Warfare Training Course; and pictures of his ribbons, unit crest, marksmanship badges, and Jungle Expert Badge. Likewise, certificates are specifically precluded from being entered on a DD Form 214 in item 13. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004363
Army Regulation 600-8-22 as amended provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for two awards of the National Defense Service Medal. Since the governing regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004364
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004365
The applicant requests correction of item 6 (Organization) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show his unit of assignment, Company B, 34th Infantry, was a part of the 24th Division and, in effect, any other awards to which he may be entitled. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Item 6 of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows, at the time of his separation, he was assigned to Company B, 34th Infantry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004367
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 May 1972, 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). The evidence of record shows that he was 17 years, 4 months, and 9 days of age at the time enlisted in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004368
The applicant requests that his deployment to Operation Provide Comfort be added to his 8 December 1994 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Additionally, Table C-1 of Army Regulation 600-8-22 shows that Operation Provide Comfort (5 April 1991 to 14 June 1991) was approved by the Department of Defense as qualifying for award of the Humanitarian Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant's records will be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004370
The zone of consideration for the 2008 Major, Army Promotion List, Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board considered captains with a DOR of 31 August 2002 and earlier. Evidence of record shows the applicant was in the zone of consideration but was omitted from the 2008 Major, Army Promotion List, Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board, through no fault of her own. Evidence of record also shows the applicant was assigned to a major position on 9 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004371
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect awards of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), and the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004372
Evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of service in the RVN with an organization participating in or directly supporting military operations in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004373
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Korea from on or about November 1982 to on or about December 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004380
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 May 1995, to show his correct date of entry as 4 August 1974 instead of 25 July 1977. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at that time shows he completed 2 years, 11 months, and 19 days of creditable active military service. Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period), "1977 07 25"; b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004381
The applicant requests that the Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from "4" to "3." Army Regulation 635-5-1 prescribes the specific authorities, reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that his assigned RE code is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004382
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he occupied a valid vacancy upon appointment in the Arizona Army National Guard (AZARNG) on 9 March 2007 and payment of an accession bonus. The applicant states that he was appointed a second lieutenant (2LT) in the AZARNG on 9 March 2007 and that although there was a vacant military police platoon leader position that he could have occupied on that date, he was appointed in an excess position within the 860th Military Police Company....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004383
The applicant states, in effect, that although he was discharged for undesirable issues, he was being considered for a medical discharge and therefore requests that the Board upgrade his discharge to under honorable conditions and change the reason to medical. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the applicant's record nor did the applicant submit any evidence that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004384
There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Purple Heart. The Vietnam casualty list was reviewed to determine if the applicant had been wounded in action while he served in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows he completed training and was awarded MOS 36C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004385
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by including the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). However, these awards are already listed in item 13 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004386
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that his records should be corrected to show that he received the Purple Heart for destruction of his right eye as a result of machine gun operation while he was in Germany in the spring of 1959. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004387
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Evidence shows the applicant served on active duty during a designated period of time to qualify for award of the KDSM. _______ _ _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 | 20090004388
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Purple Heart (PH), and Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 24 June 1968. Records show the applicant was awarded the VSM and that he participated in two campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004389
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for injuries incurred on 2 March 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004390
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending 3 October 1983, to delete military occupational specialty (MOS) 63Y1O (Track Vehicle Mechanic); to show that he had qualified as an expert with the M-16 rifle; to show his rank as specialist four, pay grade E-4; and to show that he suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to delete MOS 63Y1O; to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004391
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. However, there is no evidence to show that it was the FSMs intent to voluntarily maintain his former spouse, the applicant, as his SBP beneficiary nor is there evidence to show that the applicant was awarded former spouse SBP upon divorce. If the FSM had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004392
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides, in support of his request, copies of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and documents associated with the line of duty investigation. The governing regulation provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as the result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004393
After the death of her husband an audit of the FSM's records determined that he did have 20 qualifying years of service and was eligible for retired pay on application at age 60. Army Regulation 135-180 states in paragraph 2-3 that a 20-year letter will be issued to the Reserve Component Soldier within 1 year after they complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) should audit the FSM's pay records and provide the applicant his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004395
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was awarded 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. awarding him the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004398
The applicant's WD MD Form 52 (Medical Report), dated 4 December 1953, shows the applicant suffered aphakia to his right eye following extra-capsular lens extract performed on 10 November 1953 at the U.S. Army Hospital, for relief of traumatic cataract to his right eye that occurred in 1951 while he was in POW status when the wire clothes line he was fixing pierced the globe of his right eye. As he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge on 31 October 1950, was wounded on 6 September 1950,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004399
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam for 11 months and 22 days but the theater where he performed his foreign service is not identified on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 22c of his DD Form 214 to add "USARPAC"; and b. adding the Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004400
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Korean Service Medal (KSM). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the KSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004401
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he received the Army of Occupation Medal for service in Berlin (AOM-Berlin). Although the applicant is not authorized to wear a Berlin airlift device with his AOM, the regulation clearly shows that the AOM with Germany clasp for service in Berlin is the result of qualifying service as a member of the Army of Occupation of Berlin between 9 May 1945 and 2 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 10 April 1972 to show additional awards of the Air Medal based on 292 flight hours, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Based on the Military Awards regulation, this award is correctly known as the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004403
The applicants military record reveals a disciplinary history that includes his acceptance of nonjudicial punishment for breaking restriction on or about 2 August 1991. On 8 August 1991, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c(2), Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), by reason of misconduct (abuse of illegal drugs) with a general discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004404
The applicant states, in effect, that he was stationed in Bamberg, Germany when he disobeyed a direct order and was demoted to pay grade E-3. 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. A review of the applicant's official records fail to show any indication that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004405
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he served 1 year, 7 months, and 5 days of overseas service. The applicant's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 1 May 1969. Evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a tour in USAREUR from 16 September 1969 to 20 April 1971, and this amounted to 1...