ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014916
On 15 September 1994, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. On 12 October 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed the applicant receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. _______ _ X _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014919
The applicant requests, in effect, item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 29 February 1968 be corrected to show his foreign service during World War II (WWII), Korea, and Vietnam. Army Regulation 635-5, the version effective 23 January 1967, provided that the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014920
On 11 September 1961, Headquarters, 7th Transportation Battalion (Truck) Special Orders Number 174 were published reducing him to pay grade E-3 for misconduct, with a date of rank of 11 September 1961. His DA Form 24 shows he had 5 days of lost time from 1 September through 5 September 1961. The record of NJP is not filed in his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014923
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his home of record (HOR) is Texas. The evidence of record shows that item 7b of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the place recorded as the HOR of the applicant when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, it is concluded that the applicant's HOR as recorded in item 7b of his DD Form 214 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014925
The regulation states decorations, service medals, campaign credits, and badges awarded or authorized for all periods of service will be entered in Item 26 of the DD Form 214. The orders provided by the applicant and the Award of Excellence-in-Competition Badge letter show he was awarded the President's Hundred Tab and the U.S. Army Excellence in Competition Badge, Rifle - Silver. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014926
The separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, and that her service be uncharacterized based on her ELS. There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade to her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The record also shows the applicant's service was described as uncharacterized as a result of her being separated while in an ELS status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014927
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was wounded in action and never received the Purple Heart or the Silver Star commendation. The applicantÂ’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014931
Item 11 of the applicant's DD Form 214, for the period of service ending 8 November 2005, shows he held MOS 19K for 1 year and 9 months. There are no other Good Conduct Medal award orders in the applicant's available records. There are no other Army Commendation Medal award orders in the applicant's available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014934
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Naval Hospital awards of the Purple Heart * General Orders Number 13772 * USARV Form 157-R * DD Form 1380 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Department of the Army General Orders Number 42, dated 1972, awarded the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 31 March to 30 June 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014935
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she elected spouse-only Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage. The evidence of record indicates the applicant elected spouse-only coverage and Option B under the RCSBP, but her election was not entered in her DFAS record. She corrected the form on 27 September 2000, electing RCSBP coverage based on her full retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014936
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. ___________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 | 20100014937
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was promoted to staff sergeant. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show he was promoted to staff sergeant prior to discharge because his company commander had assured him he would be so promoted. Without his service records or other supporting documentation, the Board cannot make an appropriate determination in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014939
The applicant states: * The date of his entry should be 1986 due to the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) * He was sworn in at Fort Jackson in January/February 1987 * His awards are not all listed and some are incorrect * His DD Form 214 shows the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge but he shot "sharpshooter" every time * He also made a perfect score coming out of basic training * He has had amnesia for 21 years as a result of brain surgery performed by a military doctor following a car...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014940
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following: a. service in Vietnam with Company A, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, from 4 March 1968 through 6 April 1969; b. reassignment to Walter Reed Army Medical Center as a patient on 6 April 1969; c. conduct and efficiency ratings reported exclusively as "excellent"; and d. the Purple Heart is not listed among his authorized awards nor is there an entry in block 40 (Wounds). Therefore, it is appropriate to award the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014950
The applicant states the medical evaluation board (MEB) and physical evaluation board (PEB) failed to address all of his medical issues, to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), irritable bowel syndrome, gastric volvulus, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, rosacea, cervical spondylosis, migraine headaches with arachnoid cysts, and chronic prostatitis. The applicant is correct in that the majority of the medical conditions for which the VA granted him disability ratings were not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014952
On 21 September 1989, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-11, due to failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards - no disability. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014954
There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Air Medal. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014956
The applicant requests upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to a general discharge. He approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with an entry-level separation with an uncharacterized characterization 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 Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014959
On 16 January 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service and that he issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014960
The applicant's request for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request. Absent this evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014962
The applicantÂ’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in his reconstructed records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter of official record. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014963
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to approve award of the Army Good Conduct Medal to the applicant and correct his records. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary conduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014964
The evidence of record shows the applicant received medical treatment on 11 February 1967 for a fragment wound to his right upper leg. f. Therefore, based on the available evidence, the applicant should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 27 January 1967. 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014966
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: * his name as "M______ D________-C____" instead of "C______ M______" and * he was awarded or authorized to wear the: * National Defense Service Medal * Overseas Service Medal [Ribbon] for his service in Germany * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014967
His records show the last DD Form 214 he was issued was on 18 April 1995. Not only has the applicant not shown through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he is entitled to award of the ASDR, there are no provisions to add either the award or the sea duty to his DD Form 214 after the fact. The documents submitted by the applicant grant him sea duty credit for 15-17 August 1995 which was subsequent to his discharge and the issuance of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014970
The applicant requests his General Discharge (GD) be upgraded to an Honorable Discharge (HD). On 6 September 1961, the applicant's Company Commander recommended that he be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209. There is no record the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) seeking a discharge upgrade during that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014974
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his rank as a Sergeant First Class (SFC) instead of a Technical Sergeant (T/Sgt). The evidence of record shows the FSM served on active duty from 20 January 1944 through 5 June 1946. The rank "SFC" did not exist during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014975
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his retired pay grade as chief warrant officer three (CW3)/W-3, the highest rank/grade he satisfactorily held while on active duty, instead of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1371 provides that unless entitled to a higher retired grade under some other provision of law, a warrant officer retires, as determined by the Secretary concerned, in the permanent regular or reserve warrant officer grade, if any,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014978
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 the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014980
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Purple Heart, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal to item 27 of his DD Form 214; and b. providing him a document that includes the above corrections.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014983
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 Purple Heart for wounds received during active duty in the Republic of Vietnam and the Combat Action Badge. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant was decorated for heroism in combat; however, there is no available documentary evidence showing he was wounded as a result of any enemy action. The Combat Action Badge was not authorized at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014984
On 10 April 1986, the separation authority approved the unit commander's request and directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, with a General Discharge Certificate. If a Soldier is found unfit because of physical disability, this regulation provides for disposition of the Soldier according to applicable laws and regulations. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant failed to provide any evidence which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014985
Accordingly, the applicant was separated with a general discharge on 15 August 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's brief record of service included adverse counseling statements and three NJP's.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014988
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Based on item 41 of his DA Form 20, he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the National Defense Service Medal which are not shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014990
Counsel stated the FSM was convicted of serious offenses; however, it was imperative, in order to evaluate an appropriate punishment for such conduct, to also consider the offenses were committed while the FSM was under the influence of drugs and because he was addicted to drugs. The Secretary of the Army also advised that while confined the FSM's case would be periodically considered by the Army and Air Force Clemency and Parole Board and the Office of the Secretary of the Army to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014992
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the AM or the ARCOM (1OLC). 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 ARCOM and the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the AM, ARCOM (1OLC), Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014996
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 13 May 2008. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate for a Soldier discharged for patterns of misconduct; however, the discharge authority may direct an honorable or general discharge if such are merited by the Soldier's overall record. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment waivers for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015002
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal with Numeral 10 with "V" Device, and Meritorious Unit Commendation. It appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 October 1970 through 10 April 1972 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015006
His personnel records do not contain orders which show he was awarded the CIB. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB; b. deleting the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015008
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his middle name as Emil. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, confirming his current name will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm from 9 September 1990 to 11 April 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing, in addition to the awards already shown on his DD Form 214, that his awards include the Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015012
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was retired by reason of physical disability. He had completed 13 years, 6 months, and 17 days of net active. The evidence of record indicates that he continued to perform his duties through the date of his discharge on 20 October 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015018
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he had 3 years of active duty service as of 31 January 1968. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he completed 3 years of active duty service during the period February 1965 to 31 January 1968. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence to show he completed any active duty service during the period 12 February 1965 through 31 January 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015019
Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows that he participated in four campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 DD Form 214; b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: (1) Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, (2) Marksman Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015023
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. __________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 | 20100015026
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and any other awards and decorations he is authorized based on his military service. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015028
The applicant provides: * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) * Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) Record of Proceedings and ABCMR Record of Proceedings * letter of disenrollment from USUHS * two DA Forms 71 (Oath of Office) * permanent change of station (PCS) orders as a Medical Service Corps (MSC) officer * DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 29 April 2010 through 31 August 2010 * USUHS active duty orders * Officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015029
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 8 July 1992, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, due to a pattern of misconduct, with a general discharge and a reentry (RE) code of 3. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015031
Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows during his service in Vietnam (from on or about 2 March 1971 to on or about 26 January 1972), he participated in the Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII (1 July 1970 to 30 June 1971), Consolidation I (1 July to 30 November 1971), and Consolidation II (1 December 1971 to 29 March 1972) campaigns. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015033
The applicant requests correction of his records to show: * Assignment to B Company, 6th Battalion, 502nd Infantry, Berlin Brigade, from 2 March 1991 to 31 August 1991 * Deployment to Silopi, Turkey, in support of Operation Provide Comfort from July 1991 to August 1991 * All awards and decorations associated with his deployment. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show his assignment to the 6th Battalion nor does it show any activities after his arrival in Berlin in...