ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015746
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no documents in the available record confirming he was wounded in action or awarded the Purple Heart while serving on active duty. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015750
However, his duly-constituted DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty on 29 March 2006 under the provisions of paragraph 6-3b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of hardship. a. Paragraph 6-3 states that Soldiers on active duty may be discharged or released because of genuine dependency or hardship. c. Paragraph 6-6 (Application for Separation) states the Soldier must request, in writing, separation from the Service because of dependency or hardship.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015764
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015764 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of her bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge in order to reenter military service. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which she was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015765
It would also be appropriate to correct item 18 of her DD Form 214 to show she served in SWA from 19 August 1990 through 2 February 1991. The evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for award of: a. the Southwest Asia Service Medal and that she served in two campaigns during her service in SWA. 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 of her DD Form 214 the entry "02 11 20" and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015767
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He departed Germany on 9 June 1969 and was transferred to Fort Dix, New Jersey where he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 10 June 1969 as an overseas returnee. The evidence of record shows that he was attached to a Special Forces Detachment as a field wireman and not as a radio operator.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015769
Accordingly, the PEB recommended placing him on the TDRL by reason of temporary physical disability. He was issued a DD Form 214 upon conclusion of his active service and transfer to the TDRL in March 1983. A TDRL PEB later determined the applicant's medical condition had resolved and the board found him to be physically fit for duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015770
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was honorably discharged for disability instead of administratively discharged with an uncharacterized discharge. On 15 December 1988, the separation authority reviewed the proposed separation action and approved an entry-level separation (uncharacterized) in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11. On 19 December 1988, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015771
The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. The applicant states he was wounded twice during his World War II service, and that record of his treatment at Lovell General Hospital prior to his discharge substantiates his claim. He provides an x-ray taken at a VA hospital in 2011, which he states shows evidence of shrapnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015778
The applicant requests her record be corrected to show a basic appointment date of 21 March 2011. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct her record to show her initial appointment date as 21 March 2011, the date she entered active duty in the RA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing her initial appointment date is 21 March 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015781
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. There are no orders in his records showing award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015783
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The following documents in his Army military personnel record show his DOB as 21 March 1946: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015786
Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents), with an effective date of 1 October 1979, ended the requirement to prepare a DD Form 214 for enlisted Soldiers being discharged for immediate reenlistment. Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents), in effect at the time of the applicant's retirement from active duty, prescribed the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015787
If he was not promoted, he would like to know why. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for promotion to SGT/E-5. However, he did not meet the precondition of a 3-month service obligation for promotion to pay grade E-5, the promotion authority was required to remove his name from the local recommended list, and the order promoting him to pay grade E-5 would have been revoked.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015789
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) of his DD Form 214 shows "None." Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence to corroborate the events that led to his alleged injury, or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015790
His military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB or Purple Heart. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant should be awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015792
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The next day, the section sergeant told him he was the "wrong color" to be in the company. The examining doctor noted these conditions on the applicant's discharge physical based on what he was told by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015795
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim), written in the Spanish language and without translation CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 February 1962, Adjutant General of the PRARNG approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of civil conviction, and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015796
BOARD DATE: 8 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015796 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 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015799
The applicant requests correction of his Social Security Number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). His DA Form 4 (Enlistment Record) shows his SSN as it is on his Social Security Card. __________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 | CY2011 | 20110015800
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any official orders awarding him the BSM. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any orders awarding him the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015802
The applicant requests upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. The board recommended the applicant be separated from the USAR in accordance with Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 7-11c(1), for misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs, with a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015803
On 9 November 1979, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service after consulting with counsel. On 27 November 1979, the Commanding General approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed issuance of a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015806
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) states the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110015806 3 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015815
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015820
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 September 1983, the applicant's command commenced separation proceedings under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 for alcohol rehabilitation failure. _______ _ 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 | CY2011 | 20110015822
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. However, the photocopy he sent of a Purple Heart medal does not provide any evidence that such was awarded to him. ___________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 | CY2011 | 20110015823
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015826
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his place of birth as Richmond Heights, Missouri (MO), instead of Richmond Heights, Maryland (MD) * his permanent address for mailing purposes after transfer or discharge as "9XXX Minerva," instead of "9XXX Mineva" 2. He was 22 years old at the time of his separation. The applicant further contends item 31 of his DD Form 214 should reflect his correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015827
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Letter Orders Number 11-17, Headquarters, 379th Signal Battalion (Support), Army Post Office (APO) San Francisco 96232 (Thailand), dated 18 November 1970, directing 10 days of temporary duty (TDY) to Long Binh to attend a prescribed load list (PLL) course * DA Form 87 (U.S. Army Certificate of Training) for the 23-28 November 1970 PLL Course conducted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015829
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect that he was discharged in the rank and pay grade of specialist E-4. The applicant states that his discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) incorrectly reflect that he was discharged from the USAR in the rank and pay grade of Private First Class (PFC) E-3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the applicant was honorably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015833
The applicant requests correction to the date of birth (DOB) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The applicants military record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personnel History) he completed and signed on 10 September 1973. _______ _ _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 | CY2011 | 20110015834
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. d. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) he was awarded the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * two Overseas Service Bars * Army Good Conduct Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge (M-16) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle) 4. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015836
The applicant's military records contain the following documents with the same SSN as shown on his social security card: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check) * Special Orders Number 308, dated 4 November 1969 (REFRAD) 5. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015849
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015849 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20090001354 on 19 May 2009. The applicant has provided copies of his military medical records that show he was wounded in action in Vietnam on 20 June 1968 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015852
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show: * he attended cook's school * awards for overseas service in Germany 2. The applicant served during two period of active service for which he was issued two separate DD Forms 214. a. There were no service medals for duty in Germany during the applicant's period of service; however, the National Defense Service Medal was awarded for any period of active service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015853
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, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Based on the information contained in the Western Union telegram, his name being listed on the Vietnam casualty listing, and that the medical treatment he received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015854
The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal, two awards of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant provides: * Two DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) * Orders, citation, and award certificate for the Bronze Star Medal * Orders and award certificate for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015855
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show the Vietnam Service Medal with 7 bronze service stars and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (1st Oak Leaf Cluster). The applicant contends his record should be corrected to show the Vietnam Service Medal with service stars representing his participation in 7 campaigns and two awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation. ____________x___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015856
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. amending item 12f of his DD Form 214 to read "0000 07 16" b. adding the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal to item 13 of his DD Form 214; and c. amending item 18 of his DD Form 214 to add the entry "SERVICE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015861
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. However, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 20 October 1970 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, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issuance of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015862
It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders Number 3 in 1932. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces 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 after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015866
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. The applicant's records show: a. he was appointed in the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) on 19 November 2003; b. he was assigned to lieutenant authorized positions from the date of his appointment to 31 December 2006; c. he was assigned to a captain position as commander, D Company, 2nd Battalion, 121st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015867
The applicant requests item 37 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show "Korea" instead of "Germany." The separation document is to provide the individual with a complete and accurate documentary evidence of their military service. _______ _ _______ ___ 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 | CY2011 | 20110015868
Item 11 of his DD Form 214 shows his MOS as "76Y1O." Army Regulation 611-1 (Military Occupational Classification Structure Development and Implementation) states the first three characters of an MOS identify the MOS and the fourth and fifth characters denote the skill and grade level of the MOS. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged in the rank of PVT/E-1 and his MOS was 76Y1O.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015869
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a Standard Form 601 (Health Record - Immunization Record) which shows his blood typing as "O." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant contends and submits documentation that his Blood Group is "A"; however, the evidence of record shows his blood type was listed as "O."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015871
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Honorable Discharge) in: * item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) to add the Battle of the Bulge campaign * item 33 (Decorations and Citations) to add the Bronze Star Medal 2. There is no evidence in his available records, nor has the applicant provided evidence, such as formal recommendations or announcement in orders to show he was awarded or recommended for the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of official orders, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015872
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded a second Purple Heart. In his application he stated that he received the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in July 1968. In the absence of such evidence, there is no basis for correcting his record to show he was awarded a second Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015874
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The applicant states his service during Desert Shield/Desert Storm is not documented on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows he served during three campaigns in the Persian Gulf from 1 September 1990 to 26 March 1991, as evidenced by an entry on the Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Data Base.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015875
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 38 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), to delete the entry pertaining to item 8 (Reason and Authority for Separation); specifically, the entry "medical disqualification existing prior to entry on active service and was not aggravated by military service." Item 16 (After Careful Consideration of Clinical Records, Laboratory Findings, and Physical Examination, the Board Finds the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015889
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) shows: * he departed for the European theater of operations on 1 November 1944 and arrived on 9 November 1944 * he departed the European theater of operations for the United States on 3 March 1946 and arrived on 11 March 1946 * he participated in the Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns * he was not previously...