ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026976
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 23 January 1968 through 31 December 1970; b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and c. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026978
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * two or three bronze service stars to be affixed to the Vietnam Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle, Grenade, and Rifle Bars * Presidential Unit Citation * Valorous Unit Award * Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026980
The applicant requests, in effect, that: * he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) active duty service from 7 March 1998 to 1 December 1998 * item 23 (Authority and Reason) on his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) be amended 2. The evidence does show he was ordered to active duty from 6 June 1998 to 17 June 1998 for training and he performed weekend drills in 1998 but...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026982
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 May 1969. His records show he accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for leaving his place of duty without proper authority while in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026984
The applicant provides: * Two DD Forms 214 * A letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 7 January 2010 * A citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal * A DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) * A DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026991
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026991 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records show he served honorably in the Regular Army (RA) from 27 June 1975 to 15 February 1978 and from 16 February 1978 to 16 November 1980. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-10, provides that a Soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial, after completion of appellate review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026993
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026993 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His record shows he was discharged with a BCD as a result of a duly reviewed and affirmed general court-martial conviction and he has provided no evidence to show the type of discharge he received was too harsh, erroneous, or unjust. Based on his overall record of service, he did not serve honorably.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026994
A review of his service record shows no derogatory information in the form of lost time, nonjudicial punishment, or suspension of favorable personnel actions that would disqualify him for a second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during the period 25 January 2000 through 24 January 2003. The evidence shows he served a qualifying period of service in Afghanistan for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and that he participated in one campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026996
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar (M-16), Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar, and three bronze service stars to be affixed to the Vietnam Service Medal. This document shows the applicant's unit, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, at the time of his assignment was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026997
The applicant requests that the dates of entry and separation on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she served 3 years and 11 of months on active duty. Since there are certain benefits which are provided to Soldiers mobilized under Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 12302, when a new DD Form 214 is published to incorporate the applicant's entire period of active duty, this portion of the service should be identified in Item 18 (Remarks). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027000
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the CIB or BSM. The applicant's unit must be clearly identified, along with the period of assignment and the award being recommended.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027002
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) and his other service records be corrected to show his service in Vietnam from 28 June 1967 to 27 June 1968. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 and DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) should show he served in Vietnam or with U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) rather than U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027003
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his pay grade as E-5 and to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) and "V" Device. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027007
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 16 March 1981 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. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027008
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's official military records do not show he was wounded in action against an enemy force while he was 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027013
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027013 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the applicant's military personnel file failed to find a single document showing his first name as anything other than Wxxxie. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, confirming the middle name that he now uses will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027018
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, in effect, award of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in U.S. military operations, U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027019
The applicant requests award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two or three 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 Rifle Bar, and any other awards and decorations to which he is entitled be added to item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027020
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 service in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is authorized for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027021
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 14 February 1972: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027024
On 4 October 1971, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the UCMJ, the possible effects of an under other than honorable conditions discharge, and of the procedures and rights that were available to him. On 18 October 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027026
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 Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027030
His DD Form 214 contained the following entries: * item 10c (Date Inducted) - 24 February 1971 * item 11d (Effective Date) - 28 April 1971 * item 17c (Date of Entry) - NA * item 22a(1) (Net Service This Period) - 0 2 5 (zero years, 2 months, and 5 days 5. His service is computed by subtracting his date of induction date from his discharge date. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027032
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. He is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided will be filed in his official military personnel file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027033
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two or four bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, all qualification badges, and all medals awarded to his unit in Vietnam. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027034
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027034 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027035
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart is 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 sustained as a result of hostile action. The applicant has failed to submit evidence, specifically documented medical evidence from military medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027041
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 25 March 1992, the separation authority directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, and that he be given a general discharge. _______ _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 | 20100027042
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 23 July 1968, as evidenced by an entry on the Vietnam casualty roster and the medical treatment records provided by the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from item 24 of his 18 September 1972 DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027046
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Any other awards to which he may be entitled 2. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027047
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027047 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING 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. The applicant's available record does not contain any documentation of any allotments or other financial records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027050
The applicant requests that 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). A review of the available records failed to show any evidence the applicant was recommended for or awarded the BSM for his service in Vietnam. 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 | 20100027051
On 29 January 1974, the convening authority ordered the bad conduct discharge to be executed. He was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 11 March 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, as a result of court-martial. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027052
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 Good Conduct Medal, service stars for his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and all unit awards. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027055
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal which is not shown on his DD Form 214. b. adding the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027060
It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code JKK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of misconduct. As such, evidence shows he was properly discharged and his separation code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations at the time of his separation. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant provided no evidence that shows irregularity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027069
The applicant provides: * a notarized statement from his spouse indicating that she previously declined SBP and she was still declining SBP * a copy of his DFAS-CL 7220/148 (Retiree Account Statement), dated 11 August 2010 * a copy of a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Pay), dated 18 May 2005, showing that he declined SBP with spouse's concurrence CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the DFAS-CL 7220/148 provided by the applicant shows he waived his Retired Pay because his DVA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027073
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence shows: * item 41 of his DA Form 20 cites 9th Infantry Division General Order Number 2703 for awarding the Purple Heart * 9th Infantry Division General Order Number 2703 awards him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 17 April 1968 * the Vietnam casualty listing lists him as being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027074
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 August 2003 to show he served in Kuwait and Iraq. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The available evidence shows he was ordered to active duty and he served in Kuwait and Iraq during the period 1 April through 14 December 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027080
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 May 1966. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was ever treated for any wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of evidence that he was treated for such wounds and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027081
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars, his foreign service, and all combat patches he is entitled to. The governing regulation for preparation of the DD Form 214 does not provide for showing unit combat patches. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027084
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. The applicant states he served in Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm from 5 October 1990 through 5 May 1991 and this service is not listed on his DD Form 214. b. adding the following awards to the list in item 13 of his DD Form 214: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027085
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period ending in March 1993. The applicant served in an enlisted status in the Regular Army from 26 June 1975 through 25 June 1979, during which time he was awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the index line items entitled Disqualification Statement for Award of Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027088
The applicant states the following regarding the basis for his discharge: a. His statements that he did not tell a recruit to lie about smoking marijuana, that many of his bad evaluations were caused by a personality conflict by his station commander, and that he was going through a lot of anxiety and dealing with a lot of mental health issues along with a DA Form 2496 and three DA Forms 2166-6 provided by the applicant are new arguments and new evidence, which requires that the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027091
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 September 1966. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 September 1966 through 6 September 1968; b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and c. adding to item 24 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027092
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), as amended by Military Personnel Message 08-190, states the CIB may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and actively participating in such ground combat. The evidence of record shows he served in MOS 11B, while assigned to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027098
His records contain a citation for the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period 9 June 1970 to 21 May 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the ARCOM, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and Meritorious Unit Commendation; and c. providing him a document to show the above...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027101
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he received the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before he was released from active duty. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show both awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027104
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 27 March 1990, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of court-martial with a BCD. On 23 April 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of the applicant's military record, and all other available evidence, determined the applicant's discharged was proper and equitable.