ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025418
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army in Crossville, TN on 27 August 1962 for a period of 3 years and training as an armor crewman. A review of his official record shows the applicant signed all of the documents in his records as T-ead--y. The birth certificate provided by the applicant shows his last name spelled as T-ed--y. 7. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025419
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Forms 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show award of the Bronze Star Medal. _______ _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 | 20100025420
The applicant states pay grade E-4 and the Combat Action Badge are not shown on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, showing that he was advanced to pay grade E-4 prior to his REFRAD. ____________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 | 20100025421
This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 19 December 1966 through 28 June 1969 by DAGO Number 59, dated 1969. 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: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025426
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), then in effect, provided for the discharge of enlisted personnel under the Expeditious Discharge Program) who had completed at least 6 months, but less than 36 months of active duty and who had demonstrated that they could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel in the Army, because of the existence of one or more of the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025429
The applicant states the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) rubber-stamped the earlier decision by the Army Decorations Board (ADB) and made no attempt to discern the truth about what occurred on 17 October 1967 when her father was killed in action in Vietnam. (2) On 17 June 2002, the former Adjutant, 1st Brigade, 1st ID, in a statement in support of award of the MOH to 1LT ACW, [then] Commander, Company D, 2/28th Infantry, for actions on 17 October 1967 in Vietnam,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025431
A review of the applicants records failed to show any evidence of the applicant being wounded as a result of enemy action or being awarded the Purple Heart. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 28 May 1968 to 22 May 1971 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. Awarding him the AGCM for the period 28 May 1968 to 22 May 1971; and c. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * VSM with one bronze service star * BSM * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025435
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence shows the applicant deployed to Panama in support of Operation Just Cause from 20 December 1989 through 20 January 1990, which equates to 1 month and 1 day of foreign service. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025437
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 May 2003 does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the GWOTEM, or the GWOTSM. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in Afghanistan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025443
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected 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 adding the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025445
A Medical Board Proceedings, dated 14 December 1943, shows the applicant was admitted to the 3rd General Hospital on 24 November 1943 from the 118th Station Hospital. The commander didn't come and he was taken to an Italian hospital. Therefore, it would appropriate to correct his records to show he was a POW from 10 to 16 July 1943 in Italy and award him the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025446
He states he served 1 year in combat in Vietnam and he was not awarded the CIB. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS). Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025449
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 10 October 1989, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025451
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) with one bronze service star and the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (ARCAM) with one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. The applicant was awarded the ARCAM for the period 14 December 1999 to 1 November 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025457
BOARD DATE: 31 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025457 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Item 18, have the entry "MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE" corrected to "MEMBER HAS COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE." _______ _ _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 | CY2010 | 20100025460
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. The regulation governing award of Purple Heart indicates the wound for which the award is being made must have been a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025462
He was transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington where he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 28 April 1968 as an oversea returnee. 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. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025463
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025463 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In this case, the evidence confirms the applicant voluntarily elected to enter extended active duty for the purpose of obtaining sufficient service for active duty retirement. Therefore, since the applicant previously received payment for 60 days of accrued leave in 1991 there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting an exception to policy as requested by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025465
He does not know why he was not promoted. His records show he was considered for promotion to CW3 by the 24 September 1965, 12 August 1966, and 21 April 1967 promotion selection boards, but he was not selected. It states commissioned and warrant officers were recommended for promotion by their commanders, and were selected by centralized (service wide) promotion selection boards who made promotion determinations based upon the officers' promotion records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025467
Item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Action), of his DD Form 214, shows the entry, "None" to indicate he was not wounded while he served in Korea. His name is not recorded on the Korean War Casualty File and Item 29 of his DD Form 214 has the entry, "None" to indicate he did not receive a wound in action against a hostile force. His contentions have been considered; however, he has provided insufficient evidence to show that he sustained a facial wound in March 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025468
Following the period his last DD Form 214 was issued the regulation changed and provided that the DD Form 214 would no longer be issued for immediate reenlistments. 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 correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025469
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and Enlistment/Travel Order No. The evidence of record shows that he enlisted in the RA, and was ordered to active duty, at the AFEES in Dallas, TX. Army Regulation 635-5 states that the information contained within the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active service, and defines a Soldier's HOR as the HOR they maintained at the time of commissioning, appointment, enlistment, or upon being ordered to a tour...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025470
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 3 February 1988, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial, with issuance of a BCD. His record shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025472
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 August 1968. All orders and documents in the applicant's military personnel records jacket that list an SSN use the number "3" as the seventh digit and the number "5" as the ninth digit. While it is understandable the applicant would like his SSN to reflect the one he now claims is correct and that is listed on his social security card, the evidence of record confirms he entered, performed his military service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025473
The applicant states, in effect, he should have been given a Medical Evaluation Board (MEBD) and a medical retirement. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. There is no evidence he was diagnosed with PTSD prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025474
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025474 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 | 20100025475
The applicant states it has been 30-40 years since he received his bad conduct discharge. 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. Army Regulation 635-200 states that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025476
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no form of a similar nature to reflect a USAR Soldier's service or awards. _______ _ 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 | 20100025480
Bill that will allow him to transfer his educational benefits to his family members. The applicants contentions have been noted; however, according to the applicable law and regulation he is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post 9-11 GI Bill Transferability Program. The applicant has provided no evidence to support his contention that he was allowed to transfer his benefits before the program went into effect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025481
The exigencies of combat may require non-infantry Soldiers to perform the basic infantry duties that all Soldiers are taught. At the time the applicant was on active duty, the only award that would meet the description of the award the applicant is requesting is the Combat Infantryman Badge. This award requires a Soldier to have held an official infantry MOS and served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025483
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 2 December 1969. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the AGCM for the period 2 December 1969 to 29 October 1971 and correction of his records to show this award. 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 for the period 2 December 1969 to 29 October 1971; b. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025484
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 18 shows various entries including, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "Service in (Name of Country Deployed) From (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD - YYYYMMDD)" DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant did not indicate his exact dates of service in Southwest Asia; however, the Gulf War Roster lists his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025486
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a medical reason instead of the current uncharacterized entry. On 27 May 1992, an MEB convened at Fort Lee, VA, and after consideration of the clinical records and, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the board found he had the EPTS medical condition of asthma. On 28 May 1992, a PEBLO (Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025488
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), effective 31 August 1975, to show a Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in both the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214, effective 31 August 1975, should be corrected to show the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in both the ROK and RVN. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served in the ROK as an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025489
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 16 December 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, as a result of court-martial (other), with issuance of a bad conduct discharge. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded because he was a good Soldier before he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025495
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 Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The preponderance of evidence indicates he was awarded the CIB during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM with one bronze service star from item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025497
There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant provides a Bronze Star Medal award certificate, dated 30 March 1971, wherein it states he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam during the period April 1970 to March 1971. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025499
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 24 July 1998 and continued to serve until he was discharged on 4 November 2003. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show he was discharged on this date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025500
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). b. an SF 502, dated 16 May 1975, in which an Army doctor details the applicant's numerous medical conditions for which he was being treated, specifically associating the applicant's chronic, intermittent back pain to an injury resulting from an artillery shell detonation while in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025501
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 April 1983, the applicants unit commander initiated action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry level status performance and conduct. The commander cited: * her inability to meet the standards of military training * poor duty performance and attitude toward military service 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025503
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 1 February 1980, his commander notified him that he was being recommended for release from active duty and transfer to the U.S. Army Reserve Individual Ready Reserve or discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)). ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025506
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025509
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was separated with a general discharge on 16 January 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. At the time of the applicant's separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025513
The applicant states: * His DD Form 214 does not show the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device or the Purple Heart * Orders for the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device indicate he was wounded in the left leg 3. 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 | CY2010 | 20100025515
The applicant requests Item 12a (Date Entered AD This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), effective 1 March 1984, be corrected to show he entered active duty in August 1982. The applicant requests Item 12a of his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he entered active duty in August 1982. The evidence of record confirms he had two periods of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025516
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of her general under honorable conditions discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 27 October 1967, she was discharged accordingly. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100025516 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100025516 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025518
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025518 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to a general discharge. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025519
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 3 April 1986, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, for commission of a serious offense and directed that he be issued a Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025520
He provides copies of two weight tickets, a DD Form 1351-2 (Travel Voucher or Subvoucher), a DD Form 2278 (Application for DITY Move and Counseling Checklist), and his discharge orders. The record does not show whether or not he did so. He further notes the loaded weight ticket indicates a privately-owned vehicle (POV) was in tow, which is not authorized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025521
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....