ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006321
There are no general orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Air Medal. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows he was eligible for or awarded the Air Medal. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 22 July 1968...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006322
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The list of awards entered in item 9 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 does not include the Basic Aviation Badge and there are no orders or other documents on file that indicate he was ever awarded this badge. The applicant's record fails to show he served in an MOS 68G position and/or was on flight status during his tenure of assignment in the CTARNG, or that he ever...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006324
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the last digit of the applicant's SN is "3" and that this number is properly listed on his enlistment documents, service record, and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 by adding the AM, PUC, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006327
On 1 September 1982, the commander initiated action to separate the applicant for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14. The applicant was discharged accordingly. Additionally, paragraph 14-39 states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally appropriate for a member who is discharged for acts and patterns of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006335
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. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. While the Board understands the applicants desire to have his DD Form 214 changed, that document was a record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006340
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he served for over 10 years and gave his all. He claims his goal was to retire as an Army Soldier and he is deeply sorry to the Nation, the Army and his family for his foolish actions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006348
It states, in pertinent part, that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that it required treatment by military personnel, and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the AM while serving on active duty. In order to justify correction of a military record the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006349
The applicant requests award of the AFEM for Cuba. While the applicant asserts he is entitled to award of the AFEM for Cuba, the applicants record shows he served in Germany from 18 January 1962 to 20 November 1963 which would have been the period for authorization for award of the AFEM. There is no evidence, nor has he provided any evidence that shows he served in Cuba or in direct support of any operation related to Cuba.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006354
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 71N2O (Transportation Movements Control Specialist). This order also shows the applicant's primary MOS as 71N2O. Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the applicant's primary MOS as 71N2O.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006356
The applicant provides, in support of his application, The Air Medal Citation, three DA Forms 759-1 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate - Army), 1st Aviation Brigade Form 21 (Recommendation for Award of Oak Leaf Clusters to the Air Medal), and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded more than one Air Medal. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006357
This document shows Department of the Army General Order Number 53, dated 1970 awarded 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation while the applicant was assigned there. Records show the applicant was already awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to have his record corrected to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006360
It also determined there were no orders awarding the applicant the CIB on file in his military record or entries on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that confirmed he was ever awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving in the RVN. Paragraph 3 of THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE of the 21 October 2008 Record of Proceedings (ROP) includes the newspaper article in question in the list of exhibits reviewed and considered by the Board during this original...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006370
They will receive retirement point credit only; c. IMA detachments will consist of IMAs who volunteer for inactive duty training (IDT) for retirement points only. Therefore, no retirement points can be awarded to the applicant for the period of service after his transfer to the Retired Reserve on 25 January 2000. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, additional retirement points for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006372
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be changed to a medical discharge. He states he should have received treatment for his conditions instead of a bad conduct discharge. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not submitted any evidence that he had a medical condition which would have warranted him being considered by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEBD).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006375
A Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement, dated 19 February 2008, shows the applicant's spouse concurred with his election not to participate in SBP. Evidence of record shows the applicant elected not to participate in spousal SBP coverage on 13 December 2007. The Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement, dated 19 February 2008, that the applicant provided that shows his spouse concurred with his election not to participate in SBP contains no official seal and it is not sufficient for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006378
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to the applicant at the time confirms he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006384
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 24 April 1981, the company commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(1) for misconduct based on frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006387
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. 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 authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006389
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, there is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006391
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was 19 years of age at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006393
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received during service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant provides, in support of his application, a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), the first page of DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II), and a portion of his service medical records showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006394
In August 1988, the applicant was punished under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for the wrongful use of cocaine. There is no evidence that indicates that the applicant was any less mature or more ignorant or irresponsible than other Soldiers of the same age or younger who successfully completed military service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged with a general discharge under honorable conditions by reason of misconduct (minor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006395
On 25 April 1980, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL during the period on or about 10 March to 21 April 1980. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. Furthermore, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006403
On 12 March 1986, the applicant was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a general, under honorable conditions discharge on 24 March 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006411
Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Dix, Fort Dix, NJ, Special Court-Martial Order Number 79, dated 2 November 1978, shows that, after completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews, the convening authority ordered the applicants bad conduct discharge executed. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged in accordance with chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006414
Table C-1 (SPD codes applicable to enlisted personnel) shows that the SPD code LBK as shown on the applicants DD Form 214 specified the narrative reason for discharge as Completion of Required Active Service." Therefore, based on Table C-1, Note 7 of Army Regulation 635-5-1, the assigned SPD code of "LBK" on her DD Form 214 is correct. These individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment waivers for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006439
There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any evidence, that he was ever referred to the Armys PDES for disability processing. 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. ___________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006445
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). He was promoted to first lieutenant in the MEARNG effective 13 November 2008, the date he completed the Aviation BOLC. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant with an effective date and DOR of 19 May 2008 and granted Federal recognition that date with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006446
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 19 August 1964. The applicant's medical records are not available for review with this case. Absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, and more particularly that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is an insufficient basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006450
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 10 April 1959. The issuance of the Cold War Certificate is not within this Board's authority. For Army personnel, the National Personnel Records Center will verify the awards to which a veteran is entitled and forward the request with the verification to the appropriate service department for issuance of the medals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006453
In his personal statement, the applicant reiterates that he is seeking a Purple Heart for a wound that he received in the back and that he still carries metallic shrapnel as a result of this wound. The evidence shows the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action on 24 May 1968 and he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded Purple Heart to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006454
On 7 August 2008, the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) denied the applicants request for advancement on the Retired List. The applicants claim that he should be advanced on the Retired List to his highest grade held of SSG/E-6 because of his excellent service subsequent to the incident that resulted in his reduction to the lower grade which includes him being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the 5th award of the Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006455
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990. Army Regulation 600-8-22 further states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006456
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The regulation does allow the issue of a GD, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge (HD) if the separation authority determines it is warranted based on the member's overall record of service; however, an UOTHC discharge is normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006457
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. He received a bad conduct characterization of service. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the final discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006460
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that the Army's Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) found his condition did not exist prior to service (EPTS) and was not aggravated by his service. His PEB packet is not available, and there is no evidence of record nor did the applicant provide evidence that shows his condition was manifested or aggravated after he entered active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006465
The commander also stated physical therapy recommended that the applicant be separated. The evidence of record, statements from physical therapy, and the applicant's command show the applicant's medical condition did not fail to meet retention standards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. upgrading the characterization of the individual's discharge to honorable and reissuing a DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006466
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 May 2001; * NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service); * State of North Carolina, Orders 009-815, dated 9 January 2004, discharging her from the Army National Guard; * Departments of the Army and the Air Force National Guard Bureau Special Orders Number 34 AR, dated 12 February 2004; *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006470
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his Social Security Number (SSN) be corrected in item 3 (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). Item 3 on the applicants DD Form 214 shows SSN 2xx-0x-5xxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006473
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Humanitarian Service Medal for participation in support of Operation Snow Blow during the period 26 January 1978 to 18 February 1978. There is no evidence which indicates the applicant participated in support of Operation Snow Blow during the period 26 January 1978 to 18 February 1978 or that he was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal. However, there is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006476
These orders show her characterization of service as uncharacterized. The Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a change in the character of her discharge on 25 July 2007. There is no evidence and the applicant has failed to provide evidence which shows that the uncharacterized discharge from the USAR is in error or otherwise contrary to law or regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006479
The applicant, as the father of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that his late son's discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. However, the FSM's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 9 September 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006480
The applicant requests his discharge date from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be changed from 31 August 2001 to 23 February 2003 because he was discharged under disability and had served for 20 years. The applicants medical records are not available for review with this case. It is a fact finding board to investigate the nature, cause, degree of severity, and probable permanency of the disability of Soldiers who are referred to the board; to evaluate the physical condition of the Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006483
However, his records show that on 17 August 2001, Headquarters, 81st Regional Support Command, Birmingham, AL, published Orders 229-013L honorably discharging the applicant from the USAR, effective 31 August 2001, under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (Enlisted Administration Separation). The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted in the PAARNG on 30 April 1983 and was discharged in the rank/grade of PV2/E-2 by reason of unsatisfactory service on 1 February 1988. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006485
The applicant requests that the following items on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 March 2009 be changed to show the entries listed below: a. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 March 2009 shows he completed 1 year and 23 days active military service during this period. Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend item 12a on the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 March 2009 to show he entered active duty on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006488
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. She stated she was requesting to be discharged from the U.S. Army under chapter 15, paragraph 4. On 6 April 1993, the applicant's commander recommended her for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15 for homosexuality.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006494
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) in pay grade E-1 on 12 April 1961 for 3 years. The applicant is entitled to correction to his social security number on his DD Form 214, dated 26 November 1969. The evidence of record and documentation submitted with the application show the eighth digit of the social security number should be an "8."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006501
The applicant states that he was wounded in action multiple times but was never awarded the Purple Heart. However, there is insufficient evidence to grant him the Purple Heart in this case. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006504
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. In the absence of military records which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006506
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial on 29 April 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...