ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022823
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022823 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 | 20100022825
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022825 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 | 20100022826
The DVA further requested evidence showing his claim was service-connected. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis to award him the Purple Heart or to correct his records to show this award. ____________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 | 20100022827
BOARD DATE: 2 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022827 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 | 20100022828
BOARD DATE: 2 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022828 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 | 20100022829
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022829 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 | 20100022830
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022830 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 | 20100022833
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. It provided for the administrative separation of individuals who had demonstrated during the first 180 days of training that they lacked the necessary motivation, discipline, ability or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022834
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests her husband be awarded the Purple Heart and that his records be corrected accordingly. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that the FSM was a POW and therefore eligible for award of the Purple Heart is not in question, the applicant has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022836
The applicant requests that the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with carbine bar. The FSM's military records are not available for review. His WD AGO Form 53-55 issued at the time of discharge shows he was awarded the CIB, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M1 Rifle Bar, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar, American Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022840
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022840 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 | 20100022842
During its original review of this case and in the absence of a discharge packet, the Board determined: a. the applicant's age was not a mitigating factor; b. although the applicant contended he became dependent on alcohol and drugs while in the Army, there was no evidence of record to show he was ever diagnosed with an alcohol or drug abuse dependency prior to his discharge or that he referred himself for treatment of alcohol/drug problems; and c. absent evidence to the contrary, it must be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022844
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * a letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, VA (HRC-ALX) * a DD Form 1172 (Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card - DEERS Enrollment * a DD Form 93-E (Record of Emergency Data) * an SGLV-8286 (E) (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate) * a DA Form 3508 (Application for Remission or Cancellation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022845
The applicant states: * The Purple Heart was awarded on 5 April 1967 for wounds received in action on 26 July 1966 * The Purple Heart is not listed on his DD Form 214 * He is rated 10 percent for his gunshot wound to his left ankle 3. He indicated on the Standard Form 89 that he sustained a gunshot wound in the Dominican Republic and he provided a Purple Heart certificate. In view of the conflicting entries on his separation physical and in the absence of orders or other evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022846
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 1991 to show his deployment in Southwest Asia. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) to Army members who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022850
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022850 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 | 20100022852
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. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022862
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show the he met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal or correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022864
A self-authored statement, dated 21 October 2009, wherein he states he served as the platoon sergeant of the 1st Platoon, C Troop. d. An undated statement from another former member (tank gunner) of the applicant's platoon wherein he states on or around 20 August 1968, they were returning from a mine sweep mission to QTC when their tank hit a bomb that damaged the right front of the tank. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity and the sincerity of his former platoon members, in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022866
The applicant states that based on information he received from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) he was awarded or met the criteria for the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * two overseas service bars * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 3. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022867
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022867 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to the temporary rank/pay grade of SP5/E-5 under the authority of SO Number 234, Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division. His record shows he was permanently appointed in rank/pay grade SP5/E-5 on 22 October 1969, which is the day after he was released from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022870
His service record does not contain any orders which authorized him award of the Purple Heart or evidence to show he was wounded in August 1969. In the absence of evidence of record which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. The evidence of record shows he reenlisted on 19 August 1957, 19 August 1963, and 19 August 1969 and he served on active duty until he retired on 30 April 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022873
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and that his records be corrected to reflect award of the: * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with the appropriate number of bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M-16, M-14 and grenade bars * Any other unit awards he is entitled 2. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022880
However, his service record does not contain a DD Form 214 for military service prior to 28 November 1969. However, the available record does not contain a DD Form 214 for the period of service from 27 December 1967 to 27 November 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the individual an appropriate document to record his period of active service from 27 December 1967 to 27 November 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022882
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * a memorandum from the Detachment Commander, 31st Surgical Hospital, Germany, dated 7 August 1967 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was honorably separated from active duty on 10 August 1967 as an SP4/E-4. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100022882 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100022882 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022883
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show, in effect: * his characterization of service is honorable * award of the Purple Heart, Parachutist Badge, and all of his unit citations * he was granted disability for shrapnel wounds to the left shoulder and for the jungle rot that is on his legs * he was exposed to Agent Orange 2. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022884
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and the medals he is authorized for this service. The available evidence shows he served a qualifying period for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) during the period 4 April 1990 to 30 April 1992. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022885
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 award of the Purple Heart and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The evidence of record shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022888
The applicant requests that he be issued a DD Form 214 showing all awards merited including the following: * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Bronze Star Medal * Presidential Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. This award should be added to his DD Form 214 along with the following awards: * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022893
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 award of the National Defense Service Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 29 July 1997 to 25 October 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022895
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Imjin Scout Badge based on his service in Korea. The applicant requested 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 | 20100022896
On 6 January 1976, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge 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. He was separated with an undesirable discharge on 20 February 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _ x _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022899
The applicant requests the date of transfer of educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill be backdated from 13 July 2010 to 15 August 2009. A member is considered to be retirement eligible upon completion of 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12732, as follows: a. service members eligible for retirement on 1 August 2009 no additional service required; b. service members who have an approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022904
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. The evidence of record shows he was discharged for unfitness. ____________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 | 20100022913
There are no general orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, but his name appears on the Vietnam casualty roster. It 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. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022915
The applicant requests an upgrade of his reentry (RE) code. This regulation provides that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The SPD code of "KFS" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022916
A review of the applicant's records indicates his entitlement to additional awards which are not listed on his records. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of record shows he was awarded various awards throughout his military service which are not shown on his retirement DD Form 214 for the period ending on 31 October 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022917
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) with "V" Device. 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. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022919
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the Demolition School, Expert Infantryman Badge, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal (GCM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that: a. the GCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022921
Although his name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty listing, he was awarded the Purple Heart by General Orders Number 124, for wounds he received in action on 29 May 1968. There is insufficient evidence in his available official personnel or medical records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action that warranted award of a second Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022923
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that if the discharge request was approved he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022928
The applicant requests that awards of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) 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. He was wounded as a result of enemy action in Korea on 16 July 1950 while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022939
He states he retired on 1 December 2008 having completed 12 years of enlisted service and 8 years of commissioned service. Although not contained in the available records, the applicant submitted his request for unqualified resignation and it was approved by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command on 22 September 2008 with an effective date of 19 November 2008. He contends at the time of his retirement the law allowed the Secretary of the Army to waive the 10 years of active service as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022941
The FSM's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 26 November 1943. The FSM's separation documents do not show award of the ARCOM or the AAM and there are no orders in his available records that show he was awarded these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 26 of his 31 August 1965 DD Form 214 the following: * Navy Unit Commendation * Army of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022943
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Master Parachutist Badge. Based on available records it appears he met all prerequisites for this badge except for the fact his records only show 24 jumps with combat equipment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022945
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show these awards. 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 with 2 bronze service stars * Army Commendation Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022947
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his combat service and award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was deployed in support of operations in Kuwait from 22 October 1992 through 17 December 1992 and from 15 January 1993 through 4 March 1993. Evidence shows the applicant served in Kuwait during the period 22 October 1992 through 17 December 1992...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022948
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct dates of deployment in Iraq as from 28 May 2007 to 23 May 2008 and from 1 March 2009 to 12 February 2010. He states his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows his dates of deployment in Iraq as 2 June 2007 to 28 March 2008 and 3 March 2009 to 12 February 2010. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting his dates of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022952
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was issued the wrong RE Code at the time of his separation. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022953
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect her deployment to Somalia in support of Operation Continue Hope. Therefore, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this period of service.