ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019380
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. The board also noted the applicant willfully refused to accept personal service of the memorandum initiating elimination proceedings and the notification of board proceedings. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100019380 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100019380 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019383
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019383 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090020918, on 22 June 2010. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence such as operation orders, morning reports, after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019387
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show his date of birth as 7 May 1916. The evidence of record shows that upon his induction in 1942, his date of birth was recorded as 2 November 1916 on his induction documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019388
The available evidence contains a Certification of Military Service showing the applicant served honorably from 1 March 1951 to 11 December 1952 and he was discharged in the rank of corporal/E-4. Army Regulation 635-5 serves as the authority for the preparation of the DD Form 214. Therefore, the evidence is insufficient to correct his record to show to show any additional awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019392
The applicant states he was detailed to an infantry officer position where he served as an armored reconnaissance unit commander and a platoon leader for 1st Platoon, F Troop, 17th Cavalry, 196th Infantry in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant's personnel service record does not contain orders awarding him the CIB. In its opinion, it did not concur with the applicant's request to award him the CIB stating the applicant was not branched Infantry and was not assigned to an infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019395
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her last name as Brxxxxxx-Spxxxxx instead of Spxxxxx on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). There is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the last name recorded on the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 13 August 1994, exhibits a material error or injustice. While the applicant provides a court document, filed on 6 December 1999, showing her last name of Spxxxxx was changed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019401
This form also shows he was awarded the PH on 2 April 1970 by the same medical treatment facility on general orders. Therefore it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (First Award) for the period 9 April 1969 through 12 November 1970, b. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD Form 214, and c. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019403
This extract recounts the attack and lists the number of casualties, but makes no mention of the applicant by name. They each recall the attack that occurred on 3 December 1967. a. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have been treated by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019406
The applicant requests his records be corrected so that he may receive retired pay at age 60. Since he was originally eligible for retired pay at age 60, has repaid his severance pay, and his orders and NGB Form 22 assigned him to the Retired Reserve, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct his record by voiding his 30 September 1991 disability discharge with severance pay and to show he was transferred to Retired Reserve on that same date. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019408
He provides: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), page 3 * list of unit awards for the 374th Radio Research Company CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 two Meritorious Unit Commendations, one Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, four bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019409
It also appears that while the applicant was assigned to a unit that participated in combat, the unit was an armored cavalry unit and at that time medics in such units were not authorized award of the CMB. 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. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019411
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 23 (Personal and Family Data) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record, Part II) shows his place of birth as Yauco, PR. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show "Yes" in item 7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019416
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. It is believed that the applicants records remained at his ARNG unit at the time. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that his reduction in rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019418
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 service in Kuwait and to show all his medals and awards. Therefore, information contained in the Desert Shield/Storm Data Base appears to be correct and is sufficient evidence to correct his records to show his service in SWA from 1 September 1995 to 31 October 1995 (2 months).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019419
Unfortunately, there is no evidence of record and he has not provided evidence that shows A Troop, 2nd Recon Squadron, 8th Cavalry, 1st Battle Group, 22nd Infantry was assigned in Berlin for 30 days to be awarded the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. Therefore, there is no evidence to show he is eligible for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019422
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019422 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019424
Item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 7 November 1975 also does not show the Bronze Star Medal and shows one award of the Purple Heart. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not show entitlement to the Bronze Star Medal or a second award of the Purple Heart. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel record or evidence submitted by the applicant that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action on 12 July 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019425
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019425 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019434
The applicant, the wife of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the FSM's record be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, without official military orders announcing this award, there is insufficient evidence on which to base having his records corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019436
There are no indications in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded or recommended for award of the Air Medal. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence upon which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Air 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 with 2 bronze service stars; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019437
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active service using the SSN XXX-00-41XX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019439
The applicant requests award of the Air Assault Badge. His 201 file (Military Personnel Records Jacket) is void of any documents indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the Air Assault Badge during his active duty tenure. The evidence of record confirms the applicants service with the 1st Cavalry Division in the RVN ended in May 1967, and his service in the RVN with the 82nd Airborne Division ended in June 1968, prior to 1 April 1974, the date the badge was approved for Army-wide wear.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019443
The applicant requests that his records to be corrected by removing any references to show he was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records by showing that he was honorably discharged from the USAR on 22 December 1975 due to completion of his service obligation and to remove all documents related to his service in the USAR after that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019445
The applicant states he was in the same unit in Vietnam as a comrade who provided him with a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) that shows deletion of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; entitlement to the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; and an entry in the remarks section that shows his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019446
Excerpts from his military medical records show he received medical treatment on 6 August 1967 at the 3rd Battalion, 16th Artillery aid station. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services has been wounded, killed, or who has died as a result of a wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019449
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and various documents showing his unit of assignment. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 July 1970. Evidence on the applicant's DA Form 20 and other official documents indicate his last unit of assignment and major command was "F/79th Arty 1st Cav Div USARV."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019452
His DD Form 398, that was completed and signed by him, shows the day of his birth as 18. _______ _ __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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100019452 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100019452 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019454
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and two Overseas Service Bars. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019455
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He also requests correction of his records to show that he was discharged for medical reasons. _______ _ 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 | CY2010 | 20100019456
A DA Form 4187 was completed on 30 January 1981 for correction to his record by changing his date of birth from 7 September 1962 to 7 September 1963 in his records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 5 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 7 September 1963 and providing him a corrected separation document that shows this change. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019463
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably discharged from active duty on 23 April 1970 for the purpose of reenlisting a second time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019464
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019464 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019465
The applicant's military records are not available for review. The board further determined that his disability existed prior to entering into service and that it was not aggravated by service. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant was ever wounded or injured in action by the enemy and there is no evidence to show he was ever assigned to an infantry unit as a medical corpsman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019466
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 19 September 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019468
The applicant requests that he be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). He was ordered to active duty in support of military operations during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019470
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 February 1985 to show award of the Legion of Merit and the Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant states the Legion of Merit was approved and presented after his retirement and the Korea Defense Service Medal was approved after his retirement date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019472
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * any and all decorations awarded to F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) 2. Item 38...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019473
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 November 1971 to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge. There are no general orders in his service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Unfortunately, the witness statements from his two former fellow Soldiers were considered, but are insufficient by themselves to award the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019475
There are no orders for the Soldier's Medal in the available records; however, an AGPZ Form 738 (Record of Army Decorations Board Action), dated 15 January 1970, shows a recommendation for award of the Soldier's Medal to the applicant for heroism on 30 March 1969 was approved. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy. The AGPZ Form 738, dated 15 January 1970, which shows the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019480
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019480 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his highest enlisted rank as sergeant (SGT)/pay grade E-5. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant was properly released from active duty on 10 August 1970 in the rank and pay grade of PV2/E-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019482
On 9 January 1982, he completed a Statement of Understanding of Reserve Obligation and Responsibilities and indicated he understood that if he were not excused from scheduled training periods by proper authority, he would be considered absent without leave (AWOL) and charged with an unexcused absence; that if he were charged with nine unexcused absences, he would be declared an unsatisfactory participant and be considered for separation under other than honorable conditions and subject to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019484
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, item 42 (Remarks) of his DA Form 20 shows that on 29 April 1970, he was released from OCS for lack of leadership potential under the provisions of Army Regulation 351-5 (United States Army Officer Candidate School). Although he provided correspondence which stated he was performing duties normally performed by a commissioned officer, there is no indication he was commissioned or held the rank of CPT/O-3 at anytime during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019485
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains the following documents: * a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 12 October 1967 * a 4RD Form 41 (Acknowledgement of Service Obligation Under UMT & S Act as Amended by Reserve Forces Act of 1955 and Rep 63 Program), dated 12 October 1967 * a DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card), dated 13 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019486
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be changed to an uncharacterized character of service. He was AWOL for more than 60 days and the separation authority determined that his misconduct warranted a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019491
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Absent evidence that the applicant served under the "J____, A____ Vonley" or "J____, A____ Vonald" it can not be determined what full name the applicant served under while in the service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on DD Form 214 the name "J____, A____ V." 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019492
Therefore, in the absence of convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant relief in this case. ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019495
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 his birth year as 1945 instead of 1946. Therefore, his birth certificate is accepted as sufficient evidence in which to correct his records to show his date of birth as 1 December 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019501
Item 11 (Enlisted, Inducted, Reenlisted, Extended, and or Ordered to Active Duty) he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 22 November 1966 for a period of 2 years; b. His service record includes documents which verify his induction date as 22 November 1966: * DD Form 47 * Special Orders Number 231, dated 22 November 1966 (induction orders) * DA Form 20 * Army Good Conduct Medal, General Orders Number 35, dated 28 October 1968, which show the beginning date of his period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019512
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He claims he and several other members of his unit were awarded the BSM at the same time. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019513
On 22 August 2008, his commander notified him that action was being initiated to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. Based on the applicant's time in service and that he was being recommended for a general discharge he was informed he was not entitled to request a hearing before an administrative separation board. The available record does not show the applicant was ever mistreated while he was...