ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019766
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. The applicant's request for award of award of the Purple Heart, and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. Notwithstanding the evidence he provided, neither his available records, nor the Vietnam casualty roster, provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019774
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed his first full term of service, he completed the Air Assault School, and he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that he completed his first full term of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding in Item 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019777
He states: * He served in Vietnam from November 1969 to October 1970 * He performed perimeter security detail by setting up night ambushes * On the night of 11 February 1970 he sustained shrapnel injuries to his left leg from mortar rounds * He was treated by medical personnel and released to his unit * He did not receive the PH for this injury * On 29 April 1970, he was the driver of an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) that was following a tank and he veered 10 feet out of the tracks of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019779
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Records show he participated in three campaigns during his service in RVN; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show three bronze service stars to be affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. General Orders Number 2550, dated 8 February 1971, which awarded him a second award of the BSM, were revoked by General Orders Number 8189, dated 29 April 1971;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019780
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 40 (Wounds) is blank and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). ___________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 | 20100019782
The applicant requests correction of item 5 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show 16 June 1952 vice 18 June 1952. The applicant states his DOB is 16 June 1952, but his DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 18 June 1952. Therefore, his is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 16 June 1952.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019783
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 also shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 on 10 June 1955, with an undesirable discharge, after completing 1 year, 7 months, and 26 days of active military service with 386 days of time lost. In this instance, the "presumption of regularity" is based on Army Regulation 615-368, which provides the processing procedures for separation and specific guidance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019784
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 Air Medal. His service records do not contain orders awarding him the Air Medal. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence upon which to add the Air Medal in this case to his 10 June 1971 DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019786
The deputy commander recommended that the applicant be expeditiously separated from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17. On 15 March 2005, the applicant's unit commander recommended the applicant be separated from the Army under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, with an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, provides for the separation of enlisted Soldiers for other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019787
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. In view of the foregoing, the citation and certificate are considered sufficient evidence upon which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019788
On 15 June 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant's request that his discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions was carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019789
Subsequent to this acknowledgement, the applicant's immediate commander recommended his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 by reason of misconduct - conviction by civil court, with the issuance of an under other than honorable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 3 May 1994. The evidence of record shows he was convicted by a civil court of rape of his 11-year old stepdaughter and lewd molestation, both of which are serious offenses, and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019791
In the processing of this application a staff advisory opinion was obtained from NGB which opines that the applicant's medical records should be referred to a Military Occupational Specialty Medical Review Board (MMRB) and then through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) before a determination is made on his discharge. Prior to the applicant's discharge from the DCARNG, the applicant was being processed for an FFD board and possible processing under the PDES. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019795
The applicant requests that his two awards of the Purple Heart (PH) and his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). He further states that his awards of the PH and his award of the BSM were left off 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: * deleting award of the VSM from his DD Form 214 * adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019797l
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows he was discharged on 2 March 1972 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 issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019800
His DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received "good" conduct ratings during the periods from 2 October 1961 to 31 August 1963 and from 1 September 1963 to 8 December 1963. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019804
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), two Overseas Service Bars, and the Cold War Recognition Certificate. The applicant has requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Cold War Recognition Certificate. Based on this information, this Record of Proceedings will not further discuss the applicantÂ’s request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019807
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019807 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 | 20100019808
The evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam and he held MOS 36K. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. ___________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 | 20100019809
The applicant reported he might be AWOL, but it was because he was hospitalized at the Jackson VA Hospital for 30 days. The medical records were provided by the applicant's counsel to show the hospitalization locations, dates, diagnosis, and attending physicians. location date diagnosis/attending physician 130th Station Hospital Germany 1-14 May 1974 chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia (Dr. C____) Brooke Army Medical Center 16 May-5 June 1974 acute moderate undifferentiated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019812
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; 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 year. With respect to award of the NATO Medal, there is no evidence the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019817
Evidence shows he was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 10 July 1972. Evidence shows he was awarded a clemency discharge in 1975 pursuant to PP 4313 of 16 September 1974. His record of service included three NJP actions (one received prior to his arrival in Vietnam) and 216 days of time lost due to being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019825
He contends that as an ARNG AGR officer, he was authorized DORs determined as follows in accordance with (IAW) paragraphs 4-15 and 4-19d of Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers), effective 1 October 1994 for his promotion to MAJ and 1 February 1998 for his promotion to LTC as follows: a. Paragraph 4-15 provides that the Promotion Eligibility Date (PED) is the date the officer meets the eligibility criteria for promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019827
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019827 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 | 20100019828
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that when an active duty Soldier is deployed with his or her unit during the period covered by the DD Form 214, an entry will be made in item 18 to show the name of the country to which deployed and the inclusive dates in "YYYYMMDD" format. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 of his DD Form 214 to include the entry "SERVICE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019829
On 7 June 2007, the separation authority approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The SPD code "KFS" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The RE code associated with this type of discharge is an RE code of 4; therefore, he received the appropriate RE code associated with his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019835
The applicant requests, in effect, item 12f (Foreign Service) and item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her dates of foreign service during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The applicant states: * her dates of service during OIF were 26 January 2003 to 12 July 2003 * her foreign service was not entered on her DD Form 214 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019837
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974. It would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service. 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 (1st Award) for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019841
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 Air Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019842
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his records to show the Purple Heart. 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 to add the Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019848
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Notwithstanding the entry on the Vietnam casualty roster, the preponderance of evidence shows he was accidentally injured when he stepped on a "friendly" land mine on 2 April 1971 in Vietnam. _______ _ 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) AR20100019848 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019849
The applicant requests that his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states he was awarded the CIB in May 1991; however, it was not included on his DD Form 214 at the time of his release from active duty (REFRAD). 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 | 20100019850
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Air Medal. His DD Form 214 does not show the award of the Air Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's request to have the Air Medal added to his DD Form 214 was carefully considered; however, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided any evidence which shows he was awarded the Air Medal by official orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019851
The EPSBD recommended the applicant be separated from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-11, for failure to meet medical fitness standards. The applicant contends that the type of separation, character of service, and narrative reason shown on his discharge document should be corrected because he was not told he was diagnosed with COPD, this information wasn't available to him during his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019853
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to general. The commanding general approved the applicant's request and directed that he be issued a UD. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019855
The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 25 April 1970 in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows he 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: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 1 April 1969 through 31 March 1971 * adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019856
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019856 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests disenrollment from the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The evidence of record shows the applicant made his RCSBP election for spouse only, full coverage to provide an immediate annuity to begin the day after his death whether before or after age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019860
The applicant provides: * two DD Forms 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * a citation for the Joint Service Commendation Medal * internet documents concerning the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the Studies and Observation Group (SOG), Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) * a 19 May 2010 letter from the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO announcing shipment of the following awards to the applicant: * Joint Service Commendation Medal * National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019863
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019863 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) be correctly documented in his military record. The applicant contends his military record should be corrected to show the last four numbers of his SSN as "2437."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019867
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the memberÂ’s agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. It would now be appropriate to correct the injustice by showing the applicant requested a deemed election of the SBP under the terms of the divorce decree within 1 year of the divorce in 1994. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019868
Prior to his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN as xxx-xx-9067. Personnel documents, including a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) and orders awarding him MOS 12B that show the applicant's SSN as xxx-xx-9067. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019873
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 award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, he is entitled to award of three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019875
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he received a medical discharge for physical unfitness and an honorable discharge. While all requirements of law and regulations, then in effect, were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process, the Brotzman Memorandum required that the revised provisions of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019879
The applicant requests amendment of his DA Form 67-8 (U.S. Army Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 16 October 1992 through 19 July 1993. Army Regulation 623-105 (Evaluation Reporting System), in effect at the time, prescribes the officer evaluation function of the military personnel system and provided principles of support, standards of service, policies, tasks, rules, and steps governing all work required in the field to support the Officer Evaluation System. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019880
The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides: * orders for the Bronze Star Medal * DD Form 214 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 the Bronze Star Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019881
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal. There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019888
There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. (4) Thus, the evidence the applicant provides is not only inconsistent with respect to the date of injury, but is also insufficient to support a claim to the Purple Heart. d. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records to satisfy the strict requirements for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019889
BOARD DATE: 31 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019889 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 the period from 15 December 1967 through 12 December 1969; and b. correcting the applicant's DD Form 214 to include the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019891
Permanent Orders 05-02, dated 5 January 2004, contained in the applicant's official military personnel file show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) for the period 17 February 2000 to 16 February 2003. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to add the award of the Overseas Service Ribbon to item 13 of his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019892
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 does not show the BSM or the AGCM or bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...