ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008621
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) with "V" Device and entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008622
On 17 June 2008, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The "JKQ" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct. The evidence of record confirms that the applicants RE code was assigned based on the fact that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008623
The applicant's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 July 1962. The applicant's claim that he was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded in Vietnam was considered. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted of robbery with a firearm in the first degree and sentenced to 5 years of confinement by a civil court.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008624
The applicant requests that his general discharge be changed to an honorable discharge due to disability. He was separated with a general discharge on 23 November 1959 under the provisions of Army Regulation 636-209 (Personnel Separations- Discharge - Unsuitability) due to a character and behavior disorder. _______ _ 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 | 20090008627
The FSM's records contain a copy of a DD Form 2656-6 dated 25 November 2006 which shows that the FSM suspended his SBP coverage due to the death of his first wife. Although the applicant was married to the FSM at the time of his death, they were not married for at least one year before the FSM died, and there is no evidence that she mothered a child with the FSM during their marriage. Even had he done so the applicant was not married to the FSM for at least a year and is not a widow for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008629
The applicant reenlisted for 3 years on 21 January 1970 to continue his service in the Army 7. To be awarded the Purple Heart, substantiating evidence must be presented to show that the applicant was wounded as the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The applicant indicates that he was awarded the Purple Heart and wants a correct copy of his DD Form 214 showing this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008631
His DD Form 214 shows no recorded lost time. The available evidence does not show the applicant was awarded the AGCM. Therefore, regrettably, the evidence is insufficient to award the AGCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008633
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of block 12a (Date Entered [Active Duty] This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered active duty in 1978, not 1979. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve Delayed Entry Program (DEP) for 6 years on 13 March 1978. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he entered active duty in 1978.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008635
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 2008 to show in item 12f (Foreign Service) that he served 2 years, 1 month, and 2 days of foreign service. He served until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 5 December 2003 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008637
BOARD DATE: 15 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008637 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. The applicant is also entitled to the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008640
He adds that when his recommendation for the Soldier's Medal was downgraded to an ARCOM with "V" Device, awarding him the DFC had been discussed. The local awards board recommended approval but one awards board member recommended that the award be downgraded to an Air Medal with "V" Device. The Awards Board concluded that there was insufficient evidence to award the applicant the Purple Heart and recommended that he contact the National Personnel Records Center to obtain his unit's morning...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008641
The applicant also requests a DD Form 214 be issued to summarize the FSM's active duty service. Item 39 (Prior Service) of the FSM'S WD AGO Form 53-55 shows "none" which indicates that he did not have any prior military service. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows that the FSM was entitled to any additional awards or decorations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008645
A DD Form 214 is not available for this period of service; however, the applicant was issued a certification of military service for this period. With respect to the applicant's date of entry, the applicant enlisted on 4 December 1972 and he should have received a DD Form 214 that captured that period of service. Item 12a of his DD Form 214 correctly reflects the entry "74 09 12" (the date he reenlisted), item 12b correctly reflects the entry "85 05 31" (the date he was discharged), item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008648
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically separated instead of honorably discharged. On 22 October 1987, the applicant voluntarily requested to be discharged from the Army under the provisions of chapter 16 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) by reason of the inability to overcome his locally imposed bar to reenlistment. The applicant's medical records are neither available for review with this case nor were they provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008651
Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the World War II Victory Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, and three awards of the Overseas Service Bar as authorized awards. The entry in the Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 which shows the applicant's unit participated in the Ardennes-Alsace campaign during World War II is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 32 on the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008653
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. There are no orders for the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device in the available records. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to add the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008654
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008654 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008655
The applicant, as the mother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction the FSM's record to show his home of record (HOR) as Houston, Texas. Block 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry) of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows his HOR as Houston, TX. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows that the FSM's home of record at the time of his death was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008658
He received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, as follows: a. on 2 July 1982, for being absent without leave (AWOL) for 1 day and b. on 12 August 1982, for being AWOL for 14 days. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant has provided no documentation and the record contains no indication to support the applicant's allegations that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008662
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008663
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 20 June 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows that he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008665
The applicant continues by stating she received an honorable discharge from 8 April 1982 to 19 December 1985. It appears the separation authority determined that the applicant's overall service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty to warrant recommendation of an honorable discharge and appropriately characterized her service as general under honorable conditions. After review of the evidence of this case, it is determined that the applicant has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008673
The applicant requests that the ninth digit of his social security number (SSN) in item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show "4" instead of "8." This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008674
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008678
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 March 1968, the unit commander initiated separation action on the applicant and recommended he be discharged from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness. The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008679
The applicant requests, in effect, that her June 1998 discharge from the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that she be instead transferred to the Retired Reserve. On 2 March 1997, in conjunction with her being scheduled to be considered by a Qualitative Retention Board (QRB) for retention consideration, the applicant completed an election form in which she elected to be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) in the event she was not selected for retention by the QRB. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008683
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharged from Active Duty) to show that he served in Iraq and that he was awarded the Combat Action Badge, the Army Achievement Medal, Cavalry Spurs, and any additional awards to which he is entitled that are not reflected on his DD Form 214. The Order of the Spur is a cavalry tradition within the United States Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008686
BOARD DATE: 29 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008686 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While the applicant has provided evidence to show that he was diagnosed with and treated for otitis media while in Vietnam, there is no evidence to show that condition was the result of hostile action. Without evidence to show that the applicant was injured as the result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008688
The applicant's Retiree Account Statement shows that he is paying SBP coverage for children only. However, evidence of record shows that the applicant was married in October 2000 and did attempt to change his SBP coverage in January 2003, prior to the establishment of the Open Season held from 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he requested children and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008691
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 8 June 1995, the applicants commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the service under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, due to misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008692
The Court noted that the applicant filed eight applications with the ABCMR. With his eighth application, the ABCMR determined, in part, that the applicant should have signed a DA Form 1058-R (Application for Active Duty for Training, Active Duty for Special Work, and Annual Training for Soldiers of the Army National Guard and U. S. Army Reserve) prior to entering active duty in an ADSW status and, in the absence of that form, the ABCMR presumed administrative regularity and assumed that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008695
The applicant provides Headquarters, Task Force Med Eagle, Operation Joint Endeavor, Visca, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Orders 236-02, dated 23 August 1996, which redeployed the applicant to his unit's home station in the Federal Republic of Germany with an effective date of on or about 6 September 1996. Evidence shows the applicant deployed to Visca, Bosnia-Herzegovina, in support of Operation Joint Endeavor for some period of time. Although there is no regulatory provision for modifying the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008697
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, that shows the applicant was found mentally (or physically) unfit for retention in military service during the period of service under review. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008698
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 OCTOBER 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008698 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit (LOM). The applicant provides a copy of a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) dated 18 February 2009, a certificate for an LOM, and a copy of her DD Form 214 in support of her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008701
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required BOG period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with their units (Outside...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008703
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam for a period of 1 year, 6 months, and 29 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in item 22c of his DD Form 214: 1 year, 6 months, and 29 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008705
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his 1997 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his deployment to Haiti. While the evidence does confirm the applicant did deploy to Haiti from Fort Polk, unfortunately, during the period in question the specific location of an individual's deployment was not recorded on the separation document and as such no error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008714
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. It also showed that the applicant had written letters to the Secretary of the Army and Adjutant General of the Army requesting suspension of the BCD, which were included in the Record of Trial and subsequent to this review, on 14 December 1972, in Headquarters, Fort George G....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008716
The applicant states that he was only 17 years old at the time he enlisted into the Army. On 30 November 1962, after serving 2 years and 13 days, he was honorably discharged for immediate reenlistment. Evidence of record shows that although the applicant was 17 years old at the time he entered the military, he was 19 years old at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008717
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 29 October 1970, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate elimination from the service action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness. The evidence of record shows that the applicant had a history of AWOL/DFR on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008718
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008718 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his pay entry basic date (PEBD) be corrected to 30 July 1998. He then re-entered a creditable pay status when he enlisted in the RA on 28 March 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008719
The applicant's military records show that he was promoted to the rank of MSG/pay grade E-8 with an effective date of 1 November 1985 and a date of rank of 31 October 1985. While it is clear that the applicant successfully served as a 1SG during his military career, he was laterally appointed from 1SG to MSG prior to his retirement. Although the applicant contends that his rank shown on his DD Form 214 should have read 1SG instead of MSG, evidence of record shows that his rank at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008722
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show four awards of the Army Commendation Medals, evidence of record shows he received only three awards of the Army Commendation Medal, of which two were for valor. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008723
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Aircraft Crewman's Badge, and three overseas service bars. Concerning his service with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, that service is shown in the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008724
The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) on 1 December 1975 and was honorably discharged from the ARNG on 27 September 1976. The applicant's enlistment packet and the correction made to the applicant's NGB Form 22 is evidence that the applicant's zip code is improperly recorded on his DD Form 214. It is recommended that the applicant contact the California ARNG to verify his active service and to request his NGB Form 23 be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008725
BOARD DATE: 15 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008725 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding the Air Medal (AM) with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (3rd Award) with "V" Device and the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008726
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 30 September 2000, provided in pertinent part that a DD Form 214 must be prepared for all Soldiers at the time of their retirement, discharge, release from the active duty service, or control of the Active Army. The evidence of records shows that the applicant enlisted and entered active duty in the Regular Army on 25 August 2004 for a 4-year period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008727
On 25 February 1985, 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. 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. __________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008730
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 February 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008730 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a copy of Headquarters, 88th Regional Readiness Command, Fort Snelling, MN, Orders 06-338-00105, dated 4 December 2006 that discharged him from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), effective 3 January 2007; and a copy of USAR Personnel Command, St. Louis, MO letter, subject: Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (Twenty Year Letter),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008731
The FSM's service record is not available for the Board's review. Notwithstanding the entry on his WD AGO Form 53-55 for the period ending 31 October 1945, the evidence shows that the FSM was hospitalized on two occasions - once to receive treatment for the gunshot wound he accidentally received and the second time for repair of an inguinal hernia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the...