ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018400
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show the award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). The applicant was assigned to the 466th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion during the period it was awarded the PUC for its participation in Operation Varsity. Accordingly, he is entitled to correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018403
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. The evidence of record shows he completed 1 year, 6 months, and 26 days of foreign service in the RVN, which is a period of qualifying service for three overseas service bars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018405
The applicant requests, in effect: * correction of his U.S. Navy (USN) discharge papers to show all awards, citations, and medals he earned during World War II (WWII) * correction of his most recent U.S. Army DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all awards, citations, and medals he earned throughout his career 2. Accordingly, his request for correction of his USN DD Form 214 to show all awards, citations, and medals he earned during WWII,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018431
c. Records or orders were not received by the personnel office in time to reflect the ARCOM in his discharge records. The version of Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards) in effect at the time of the applicant's service stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018432
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) as follows: * show his date of birth (DOB) as 11 December 1941 instead of 11 December 1964 * add award of the Combat Medical Badge and any other awards he earned 2. 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: * Deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018435
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Combat Infantryman Badge, and one Overseas Service Bar as authorized awards. Although the applicants inclusive dates of service in Vietnam are not available, evidence of record shows he was wounded in action on 26 January 1969 in Vietnam. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018436
The applicant requests correction of the spelling of his last name on his discharge certificate and his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show Babers instead of Bables. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. These documents would show the spelling of his last name that he used at the time of his induction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018440
BOARD DATE: 17 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018440 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows he was appointed as a 2LT on 18 October 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending NGB Special Orders Number 92 AR, dated 8 May 2010, to show he was extended Federal recognition for promotion to 1LT effective 18 April 2010 and b. paying him all back pay and allowances...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018444
The applicant states: a. his chain of command assured him he would be promoted to the pay grade of E-5 with back pay; b. he reenlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in the rank of specialist four (E-4) 1 year ago after a 10-year break in service, and he chose to reenlist as a drill sergeant in hopes of bringing his life experiences to new recruits; c. he was informed he would be required to complete a 2-month drill service course in order to be qualified to fill a vacancy slot in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018446
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by adding a more specific narrative reason for discharge. The record does contain a Headquarters, U.S. Army Signal Center, Fort Gordon letter, dated 7 July 1975, which informed the applicant he was being separated from active duty under the provisions of Department of the Army (DA) Message (Msg) DAPE-MPE, August 1973, under the Trainee Discharge Program (TDP). Further, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018452
The applicant requests that the records of her father, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the statement on the FSM's discharge document that indicates he was wounded in action during WWI is sufficient to show entitlement to award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. posthumously awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018470
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. If the commander's decision remains the same, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018474
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. He understood that if his request for discharge were approved he might receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions. c. Army Regulation 635-200 states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018476
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 19 March 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge. His record documents no acts of valor and did not support the issuance of an honorable discharge or a general discharge by the separation authority at the time of his discharge, nor does it support an upgrade to an honorable discharge or general discharge at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018484
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018484 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he has obtained evidence in the form of General Orders which show that his unit was awarded the RVNCAHM-FC Unit Citation and he desires that award to be added to item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018485
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) governed award of the CIB to Army forces operating in South Vietnam. The letter he provided from his company commander is considered to be an official document of record; however, it refers to the unit engaging in ground combat after the applicant's departure from the unit. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018487
On 30 March 1969, Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, published Special Orders Number 89, awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge while assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry. 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 Service Medal; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018489
His record did not contain any evidence and he did not provide any substantiating evidence which showed his recruiter had an inappropriate relationship with his wife or that he would receive an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 9 April 1976 under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 of Army Regulation 635-200 and was issued a general discharge under honorable conditions. His record does not support an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018496
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. However, every document contained in his official military record that required his SSN shows he served in the Army using the SSN with 229 as the first three digits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018500
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 qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. 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 the period 21 September 1970 through 1 April 1972; b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018501
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. In the absence of evidence clearly showing an error exists it has been determined the date of birth shown on the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 is correct and no basis has been established to support the change requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018503
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his campaign stars. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service medal, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each credited campaign participation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the VSM from his last DD Form 214 and adding the VSM with one silver and three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018504
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his separation date as 14 July 1969 instead of 30 July 1967. On 22 January 1991, The Adjutant General issued the applicant a DD Form 215 correcting the SSN on his 30 July 1967 DD Form 214; however, there is no evidence that a correction was made to his DD Form 214 dated 14 July 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018506
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Bronze Star Medal With "V" (valor) Device and to show the word "Device" instead of the word "Devise." He also requests correction a Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Election and Certificate to show the correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018509
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report or Transfer or Discharge) to reflect two awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster) and his two tours in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that General Orders Number 7932, issued by Headquarters, Americal Division, dated 4 July 1970, awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service during the period July 1969 - July 1970. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018510
On 2 June 1971, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant was 19 years old when he was inducted and he completed his training. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018511
The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. It is appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 20 September 1963 through 19 September 1966. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018513
There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018514
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant had three Article 15's and he was separated with an under other than honorable conditions discharge for misconduct - an established pattern for shirking.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018522
Having prior enlisted service, the applicant's military record shows he was appointed as a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) commissioned officer in the rank/grade of second lieutenant (2LT)/O-1 on 16 July 1986. On 28 September 2007 and 12 May 2010, the Chief, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components (RC), informed the applicant of the following: a. he was considered and selected for promotion to CPT by the 1993 CPT Department of the Army (DA) RC Selection Board (RCSB); however, a copy of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018527
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 5 June 1971 be corrected to reflect his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the BSM (1OLC) on 4 June 1971. 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 to: * Add the BSM (1OLC) and the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018529
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. There is no evidence in the available record showing that the applicant was ever issued a DD Form 215 to correct his DD Form 214 to show his character of his service as honorable or under honorable conditions (general). As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018530
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018530 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of permanent orders awarding her the Parachutist Badge from her official military personnel file (OMPF). There is no harm to the Army or to the Soldier if the orders awarding her the Parachutist Badge and the revocation orders are removed from her OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018531
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018531 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 | 20100018532
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests that she be granted retroactive Board Certification Pay (BCP) from 28 August 2008 through 30 June 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by granting her payment of Board Certification Pay in arrears for the period 28 August 2008 through 30 June 2009 utilizing a Health Professions Pay Entry Date or finance Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018533
The applicant requests, through a court remand, reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his military records to remove DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 1 December 2003 to 22 June 2004; removal of nonreferral documents pertaining to the 2005 and 2006 unit vacancy promotion boards; removal of nonselect documentation for the 2007 and 2008 Department of the Army (DA) Mandatory Promotion Board for Major; promotion consideration with a date of rank as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018535
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018535 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that a duplicate promotion order be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking Orders 242-00226, dated 30 August 2006, and b. removing Orders 242-00226, dated 30 August 2006, from his OMPF and ensuring...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018537
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018537 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. HRC has since changed its position on the interpretation of the regulation, but unfortunately it was not in time to save his assignment or the 30 December 2009 promotion. The opinion concludes that the date the applicant was assigned to the higher position was the earlier of the two dates and thus correctly established his DOR as 7 June 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018569
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 showing in Item 3 of his DD Form 214 SSAN 338-XX-XXXX. _______ _ __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 | 20100018571
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he was a prisoner of war (POW). The applicants military records are not available. 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 upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. adding to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Bronze Star Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018573
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions. 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. The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 November 1961.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018574
As such, there is no provision to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his home of record as Wisconsin. However, the applicant may use this Record of Proceedings as verification that his military records contain an enlistment document which shows Westby, WI as his home of record at the time of his enlistment. __________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018577
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 8 June 1988, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018578
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served two tours in Vietnam which is not reflected on his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 22c of his DD Form 214 to show his total amount of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018579
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 Air Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and authorized unit citations. 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, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018582
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Paragraph 3-7 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel) provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. 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 | 20100018584
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 he received. Item 21 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows the National Defense Service Medal, Army Aviation Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018586
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to honorable. _______ _ _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 | 20100018587
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As such, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 6 July 1990 through 8 December 1992 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018588
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 26 November 1969, to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that at the time of his discharge, the Purple Heart was on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.