ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000978
The applicant provides: * letter, dated 13 October 2009, from the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri * citation for the Bronze Star Medal for heroism * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000982
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 applicants service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000987
The applicants 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. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. deleting from item 34 of his WD AGO Form 53 the entry "None"; c. deleting from item 57 of his WD AGO Form 53 the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon; and d. adding to item 34 of his WD AGO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000988
On 5 June 1974, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. The discharge orders and the applicant's DD Form 214 show he was separated with an undesirable discharge on 21 June 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. On 6 June 1984, the ADRB denied the applicant's request for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000989
On 18 November 2009, the Army Discharge Review Board considered the available evidence and the applicant's same contention and denied his request to upgrade the discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000990
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) for the period ending 25 July 1976 to show award of the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000991
The ADRB proceedings indicate that on 4 June 1963 the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100000991 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000993
On 15 March 1985, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Misconduct), based on commission of a serious offense. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged in pay grade E-2 on 29 April 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000994
The applicant provides a copy of the following documents: * a letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), St. Louis, MO, dated 7 December 2009 * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 April 1970 * his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 18 April 1968 * his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), last reviewed on 24 April 1968 * a Standard Form (SF) 603 (Health Record - Dental) * his reenlistment SF 88 (Report of Medical Examination),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000995
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR2090010924 on 9 December 2009. During its original review of the case, the Board determined the FSMs existing file was void of any corroborating evidence that he was ever recommended for or awarded the SS by the appropriate authority while he served on active duty and denied the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000996
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained to his left arm during his combat tour in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant's contention that his record should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered and it is not supported by the evidence. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000997
On 11 September 2007, the applicant was separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-17, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), by reason of a physical condition (personality disorder), not a disability. Pertinent Army regulations provide 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. Chapter 3 prescribes basic eligibility for prior-service applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001001
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to reflect award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, one service stripe for 3 years of service, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Grenade Bars. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows the National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001002
In the original Record of Proceedings, the Board concluded that the applicant served in the Republic of Korea and participated in three campaigns based on his award of the Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars. The applicant has provided a letter from his former chief of the firing battery stating the applicant was assigned to C Battery, 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, in April 1948. Therefore, the applicant's new evidence clearly supports the contention that he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001006
The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. b. amending item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he was awarded or is authorized the: * Bronze Star Medal * American Campaign Medal * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars * World War II Victory Medal _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001009
The unit social work officer recommended the applicant be considered for an honorable discharge from the military service due to rehabilitation failure. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 2 December 1977, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1) and issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge was a separation with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001010
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and elected Option B, spouse only coverage, based on the full amount of his retired pay within 1 year of his new marriage. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show he enrolled in the RCSBP and elected Option B, spouse only coverage, based on the full amount of his retired pay within 1 year of his marriage. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Paragraph 3-7b of Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. They support his request to change the discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001016
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the correct spelling of the FSM's last name. This publication shows during the time of the FSM's assignment, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment was cited in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 43, dated 1972 for award of the Valorous Unit Award; and in DAGO Number 50 and 55, dated 1971...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001018
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. His records show 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. awarding him the following awards: (1) the Purple Heart for a wound sustained in the Republic of Vietnam on 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001019
The applicant's request for documents to be included in his official military personnel record does not fall within the purview of this Board. He was issued DD Forms 214 for these two periods of enlistment, which show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 April 2003 to add the following two awards: * Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001020
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100001020 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of a second Army Commendation Medal and addition of the Tracked Vehicle Recovery Specialist course. The applicant states the second Army Commendation Medal and the Tracked Vehicle Recovery Specialist course were never added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001022
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and any other awards to which he is entitled. While it is understood that the KDSM did not exist at the time he served, there must be more conclusive evidence to establish his entitlement to that 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 | 20100001024
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to items 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank), 4b (Pay Grade), 7 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command), 13 (Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), 21 (Signature of Member Being Separated), 24 (Character of Service), 25 (Separation Authority), 26 (Separation Code), 27 (Reenlistment Code (RE)), 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation), and 30 (Member Requests Copy 4) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001025
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he had a legal name change and his DD Form 214 was missing the award of the CAB. __________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 | 20100001026
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). CRSC, as established by Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1413a, as amended, states that eligible members are retired veterans with combat-related injuries who meet all of the following criteria: * Active, Reserve, or National Guard with 20 years of creditable service, or permanent medical retiree, or Temporary Early Retirement Authority retiree * receiving military retired pay * have 10 percent or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001028
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. His infantry MOS and/or his service in Vietnam with an infantry unit are not in question; however, there is insufficient evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001029
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 21 October 1958. There is no indication in his records that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitation. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 5 June 1961 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness with an under other than honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001032
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected former spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage in conjunction with their divorce. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001033
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and his secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS). The applicant was awarded the BSM subsequent to his REFRAD and thus he is entitled to have that award added to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001037
The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. The only medical record provided to the ABCMR preceding the date of that Certification is a SF 600, dated 6 March 2006, which shows the applicant was seen for lower back pain and was released without limitations. Without a military medical record which imposes physical profile restrictions which would support the findings contained in the Certification, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001039
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: * Vietnam service in item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) * Award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, one overseas service bar, and the Combat Medical Badge 2. The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not reflect dates he served in Vietnam. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001042
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under 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 | 20100001044
There is no available evidence to show he was promoted to the pay grade of E-7 prior to his 21 February 1960 or 10 April 1963 discharges from the USAR. Although the rank of SFC as pay grade E-7 was introduced into the Army grade structure on 1 June 1958, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence to confirm he was promoted to pay grade E-7 prior to his 1960 and 1963 discharges from the USAR. He was promoted to SSG/E-6 on 5 May 1979 and he was subsequently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001046
On 16 July 2009, the Army Decorations Board considered his request for a 10% increase in his retirement pay, based upon his award of the Soldier's Medal for heroism. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time of his retirement, provided, in pertinent part, that any enlisted man who is credited with extraordinary heroism in the line of duty who retires after 20 or more years active Federal service, is entitled to 10% increase in retired pay, subject to the 75% limit on total retired pay....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001048
He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and contributed good service. The applicant also states that he has had PTSD from the time he was in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant contends his discharge should be upgraded to honorable because he suffered from PTSD that resulted from his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001051
The applicant requests payment of a reenlistment bonus in accordance with the terms of his approved antedated U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) reenlistment contract, dated 30 June 2007, and Bonus Control Number (BCN) ARG1-010808. On 4 June 2008, the applicant's battalion commander initiated a request for an exception to policy for him to execute an antedated enlistment contract effective 30 June 2007 to be eligible to receive a reenlistment bonus based on the fact that he had not been properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001052
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Iraq Campaign Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 30 October 2003 through 29 October 2006; and c. adding to item 13 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001053
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was in the RVN but his DD Form 214 does not show his RVN service. Army Regulation 635-5 states RVN service is only shown on the DD Form 214 when the individual is assigned to an organization in RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001055
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain any orders or other evidence showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. In addition, there are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001057
A copy of a DA Form 268, dated 11 July 1979, that shows he was eliminated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. c. A properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 4 September 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of a court-martial with an under other than honorable condition character of service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001060
The applicant states that: a. he cannot remember any dates surrounding his military service; b. he does recall he was in Vietnam for almost a year to the date c. his Vietnam service shown in item 30 of his DD Form 214 is wrong; and d. he was separated on temporary records because a captain swore to him there was no record of him being in the Army. The applicant contends item 22c and item 30 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected. Regarding the applicants request for a complete history of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001061
The applicant states he was discharged because he could not get along with an officer and that his service was honorable up until the last few months. The applicant's request that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to grant relief. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 30 May 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001066
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage at the time of their divorce and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. The applicant contends the records of her deceased former spouse should be corrected to show that he changed his SBP coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage pursuant to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001067
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not document he went to Iraq and fought and does not include awards he is eligible for based on his Iraq service. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and unit orders to Iraq in support of his application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001068
The applicant's records show he is entitled to additional awards and decorations which he did not request and are not shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding the Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001069
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also states when he enlisted in 1971, he and the recruiter looked at his faded-out Social Security Card long and hard to get the correct number off it and they both decided the fifth digit was a 3. The SSN with a 3 as the fifth digit was the number he used during the time he was in the Army. His military records contain a copy of his Social Security Card and Military Test Report, both shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001071
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant held an infantry MOS and served in an infantry MOS while assigned to infantry companies in Vietnam; however, there are no orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge available. In addition, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size in Vietnam. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001074
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Vietnam Expeditionary Medal [correctly known as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)] for Thailand, the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and any other medals or awards he may be authorized. The evidence of record shows that based on his active duty during a qualifying period, the applicant is eligible for the NDSM. There is no evidence, nor did the applicant provide any evidence, that shows the 44th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100001075
His enlistment documents, as well as all of the other documents in his available records, show his DOB of birth as 7 January 1941. The available records indicate the applicant served on active duty with the DOB of 7 January 1941 recorded throughout his period 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.