ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001074
A DA Form 2139 (Military Pay Voucher) in the applicant's official military personnel files show he was hospitalized in Vietnam on 21 May 1971, departed Vietnam on 7 June 1971 and arrived in the Continental United States on the same date. To be awarded the Purple Heart, substantiating evidence must be presented to show the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001077
The applicant's record shows he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service in the RVN from 1 August 1970 through 20 September 1970. The evidence of record confirms that based on his discharge date of 2 February 1972, the applicant would have qualified to have his discharge reviewed by the SDRB, which was established in response to the DOD directive requiring Military Service Departments to review all less than fully honorable administrative discharges issued between 4 August 1964 and 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001079
The applicant's military personnel records contain a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military or Naval Record Under the Provision of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552), dated 12 December 1985, that shows the applicant requested to be medically retired at a higher percentage of disability due to his chronic osteomyelitis and other residuals of his gunshot wound. The applicant contends, in effect, his records should be corrected to show he was promoted to the grade of CPT (O-3) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001082
e. The applicant states that the supporting documents he provides show that these medical conditions existed at the time he was an active duty Soldier; however, the MEBD/PEB did not consider them. On 7 February 2006, the MEBD was provided to the PEB and did not contain the 17 January 2006 information; however, he offers that the applicants medical records that were sent with the MEBD may have included the documents. Since there is no evidence of record to show that the applicant's medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001084
Although all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's discharge, i.e., his complete separation packet, are not in his military records, the applicant was advised by his commanding officer on 11 November 1970 that proceedings to discharge him from the military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Discharge for Unsuitability) had been initiated. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, further provides, in pertinent part, that a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001087
The applicant states he entered the military on 6 June 1949. The Service Data area of the applicant's record in the integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) reflects his date of initial entry as 5 July 1950 and his PEBD as 1 March 1951. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show his date of initial entry as 6 June 1949 and his PEBD as 10 June 1949.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001089
Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty or active duty training or initial entry training will be separated. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001090
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Authorized or Awarded) of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the ending period 30 October 1968 does not show award of the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge. The author further stated that he visited the applicant in the hospital and the applicant showed him the helmet with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001092
The specific facts and circumstances of the applicant's separation process are not contained in the available records; however, his records contain a duly constituted DD Form 214 with an ending period of 13 April 1972 that shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with a Separation Program Number of 246 (discharge for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001097
He also contends that his active duty service was honorable and requests that his characterization of service and narrative reason for separation be changed. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of regulation will normally be honorable, but will be uncharacterized if the Soldier is in an entry-level status. The applicant's narrative reason for discharge was based on his separation under the provisions of paragraph 5-11, Army Regulation 635-200, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001100
The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 October 1975 for 3 years. While the applicant did not submit a copy of his DD Form 214 with his application, his records contain copies number 2 and 5 of 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. deleting from item 27 of copy number 2 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry "Para 2-20, AR 601-280 applies"; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001102
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show authorization of three overseas service bars. _______ _ 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 | 20090001104
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Air Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001105
The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show her bilateral knee injury was determined to have been incurred as the direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001108
On 29 November 1957, a psychiatric evaluation was conducted on the applicant and the psychiatrist who performed this examination essentially opined that the applicant was extremely poorly motivated for further military service, that he was not a suitable candidate for rehabilitative efforts, and that he should be presented to a Board of Officers for consideration for separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Unfitness - Frequent Incidents of a Discreditable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001109
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records 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 the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001110
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and that it should be added to his DD Form 214. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was an infantryman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001111
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion to the rank of sergeant major (SGM) with an effective date of rank in January 2002; all back pay and allowances due as a result of this promotion; and placement on the Retired List in the rank of SGM. The evidence of record in this case confirms that the appropriate regulatory guidance was not used during the promotion selection process that considered and did not select the applicant for promotion to the rank of SGM, and that as a result another...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001112
The applicant provides a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) and a copy of a notarized "Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement" in support of this application. It would be equitable to correct his records to show the DD Form 2656 and the Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement were received and processed by the appropriate office and DFAS in a timely manner. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001114
The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show that she declined participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and that she receive a refund for all SBP premiums taken from her retired pay. The applicant states that she did not request the SBP deduction and her spouse signed her application for retirement indicating he knew he would not receive SBP benefits. The evidence of record shows the applicants 20-year letter was dated 5 May 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001117
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. The evidence of record confirms he served in SWA in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm during the period from 13 December 1990 through 15 March 1991 as evidenced by his DD Form 214 and the 12 June 1991 unit memorandum he provided. Therefore, even if the applicant met the basic eligibility requirements for the CAB, it was not authorized during the period he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001118
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he was permanently retired by reason of disability. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. At the time the applicant was removed from the TDRL and was retired by reason of permanent disability, he was not on active duty and thus was not entitled to receive another DD Form 214 or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001119
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his primary specialty as 91B (Medical Specialist). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the required training for MOS 91B in June 2001 and he held the MOS until he was discharged in February 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001124
On 26 July 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of chapter 15, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of homosexual conduct and directed the applicant receive an HD. It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code JRA is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of chapter 15, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of homosexual conduct. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001126
The applicants DD Form 214 does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. There is no evidence of record and he provides no evidence which shows he was assigned to an infantry unit that engaged in active ground combat or that he was personally present and under hostile fire in Afghanistan. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001133
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at that time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for misconduct, including AWOL or desertion. __________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 | 20090001134
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 MARCH 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090001134 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he was wounded by shrapnel during a mortar attack on 20 July 2006. However, there is no evidence of record which verifies his injuries were a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001136
A review of the applicants hard copy military personnel records jacket and his microfiche official military personnel file failed to show any orders awarding the applicant two Army Commendation Medals and one Army Achievement Medal. The other two certificates do not have order numbers and there are no orders in the applicants records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding one Army Commendation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001138
At the time of his discharge, he had completed a total of 8 years, 6 months, and 2 days active military service. However, if a Soldier reenlists before the completion of that period of service, the first term of service is effectively redefined by virtue of the reenlistment contract. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE" in item 18 on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001143
The PH is not included in the list of awards contained in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). This document contains no entries that indicate the applicant was wounded in action, or treated for a combat-related wound or injury while serving on active duty. In view of the evidence of record in this case, notwithstanding the entry in Item 40 of his DA Form 20 and the unit log entry provided, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to include the requirement of medical care and that care be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001152
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The evidence of record shows that the applicant had two periods of active duty service and that his first active duty enlistment period started on 2 January 1973, and after a nine-month break in service, his second enlistment period started...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001155
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR) be added to the list of awards on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001158
The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 17 April 1985 and issued an UOTHC discharge. Chapter 10 of that 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 the charges have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001160
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Iraq. Although the evidence of record shows the applicant served as an infantryman during his assignment in Kuwait, there is no evidence of record which shows his unit was engaged in active ground combat or that he was personally present and under hostile fire in Kuwait (service in Iraq cannot be verified). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001162
The applicant requests, in effect, that the entry of "NA" (for "Not Applicable") shown in item 27 (Reentry Code) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued at the time of his release from active duty on 15 July 1991 be changed to a proper reentry code. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and a DD Form 215 (Correction of DD Form 214) for this document, his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period 31 January 1974 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001163
He had served 3 years of total active service, and his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the AGCM. In pertinent part, it provided that a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. The AAM and the AFSM were not authorized awards during the time frame the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001164
Section 9 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations) of the applicant's DA Form 24 does not show award of the AFEM for Cuba, NDSM, AFEM for Vietnam, VSM, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, or Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation. While the applicant asserts he may be entitled to award of the VSM, there is no evidence that the applicant served on active duty during the time this medal was authorized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001167
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military service records by removing any and all records related to misconduct during his military service, a change to the reason of his discharge, and upgrade of the character of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 3 May 2000, the company commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action to effect his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001168
The applicant requests, in two applications, correction of his records to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (6th Award). Since there is no corroborating evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any evidence to verify he served in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days, there is no basis for correcting his records to show award of the KDSM. To be eligible for a 6th award of the AGCM, the applicant had to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001170
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), dated 7 April 1986, be corrected. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant's rank, awards, and schools documented on his DD Form 214 accurately reflect his record at the time of his REFRAD on 7 April 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001173
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his Undesirable Discharge (UD) be upgraded to an Honorable Discharge (HD). 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 | 20090001178
The applicant states that he was wounded in action on 20 September 1968 while serving as a medical specialist with an infantry company in the Republic of Vietnam. Records show that the applicant participated in four campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 (third award) for wounds received on 20 September 1968; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001179
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action on 29 April 1945, and his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be amended. 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 29 April 1945; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal (based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001182
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 ending on 24 October 2003 lists his awards as the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (two awards), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device, and the Army Service Ribbon. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant served on active duty during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001183
The applicant requests, in effect, a military education waiver and promotion reconsideration to lieutenant colonel by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2008 year criteria. The evidence shows the applicant did request a waiver; however, it was submitted on the date the board convened. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant's request for the required military education waiver was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001186
The applicant requests that item 3 (Grade, Rate, Rank and Date of Appointment) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show the rank of specialist third class. Evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged from the USAR in the rank of specialist five in February 1962. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001189
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DA Form 201 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he served in Germany from 25 January 1978 through 9 March 1979, and earned no individual awards or decorations during his active duty tenure. In accordance with Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001190
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record and separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected to add the Purple Heart he was awarded for being wounded in action in Germany in September 1944, and by providing him the correct disability compensation due from the date of his discharge in 1945. Although this treatment record does not indicate the injury was battle related, a WD AGO Form 106, dated 29 November 1945 and War Department Letter Order, dated 4 January 1946, published by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001191
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 June 1971 for a period of 2 years. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant has not submitted any evidence that shows he served in active ground combat while he was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 3rd Brigade. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001193
Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. Records show that the applicant completed a period of active duty enlisted service qualifying for award of the Good Conduct 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 Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity for the period from 10 January 2000 to 9...