ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018309
A review of the available records fails to show any evidence of the applicant being wounded in Vietnam. The available records show no evidence of the applicant being wounded or injured in Vietnam and absent such evidence there appears to be no basis to award him the Purple Heart at this time. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018310
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The award of the Combat Infantryman Badge requires the Soldier to be an infantryman performing infantry duties, he must have been assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit was engaged in active ground combat, and he must have actively participated in such ground combat. There is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018311
The applicant requests that the character of service on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from uncharacterized service to honorable service. The applicant's contention that her record should be corrected by changing the narrative reason and character of service of her uncharacterized entry level status discharge to an honorable discharge was carefully considered and determined to lack merit. Evidence shows the applicant was informed that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018312
He states this Board found the evidence previously submitted was insufficient to grant award of the Bronze Star Medal to be added to his DD Form 214. 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 AR20110002927 on 9 August 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018313
A review of the applicant's military records shows all documents with the name Thomas Harry H-----. It shows the circuit court judge granted the applicant's request for name change from Thomas Harry H----- to Michelle Elizabeth B---------. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in and was separated in the name that is listed on her DD Form 214 and all other documents filed in her official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018317
She also states, in part: * BAMC was not alone in experiencing the slow flow of information regarding the Post-9/11 GI Bill * at her location, they were inundated with questions that they were not able to answer, but provided information available at the time * they made every effort to disseminate only factual information, but "rumors and unofficial communication channels, along with individual interpretations of the process influenced the content" * she has known the applicant for 4 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018319
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 18 September 1964, to show his date of birth (DOB) as 11 June 1943 instead of 5 June 1943. Every document contained in his record, including his record of enlistment shows he was born on 5 June 1943. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018320
He states upon completion of out-processing from the Army, the AGCM (3rd Award) appeared on his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). His record does not contain orders for the second or third awards of the AGCM; however, his ERB, which is dated after his discharge, shows he was awarded the AGCM (3rd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Permanent Order 336-122 to show the period of service 11 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018321
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for his separation and to obtain his service records. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, which required "unsatisfactory performance" as the narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018324
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * All other awards to which he is entitled 2. The GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the GWOTEM, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018325
The applicant requests the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he requested non-regular service retirement pay at age 60. He did not apply for retirement pay at age 60. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the FSM applied for retired pay to be effective at age 60, 5 October 2004, and paying any back retirement pay (less any RCSBP costs that would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018327
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and Air Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show these and all other awards that he is entitled to for his service in the Army. U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. Records show the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018329
The applicant requests, in effect, constructive service credit for a Masters degree in Education and her civilian work experience. Her active duty orders indicate: * she was appointed in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 1 July 2011 * she did not receive any constructive service credit (0 years, 0 months, and 0 days) * her entry grade was second lieutenant * she would be a student in the Social Work program from 20 September 2011 to 2 December 2012 4. e. In accordance with the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018330
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Memorandum, dated 29 May 2011 * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) Letter, dated 15 December 2010 * VA Rating Decision, dated 3 March 2010 * Numerous medical documents CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018331
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). _______ _ 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 | 20110018334
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also states: * he was barred from reenlisting after serving in the U.S. Navy (USN) from May 1980 to May 1984 * he served in the Navy Reserve (USNR) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) from May 1984 to October 1986 * he accepted reduction of two pay grades to cross over to the U.S. Army * the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) specifically states he is entitled to a medical review board * he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018335
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD codes to be used for these stated reasons. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on SPD code JFX is personality disorder and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13. The applicant contends she did not have a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018336
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was federalized with his unit, the 124th Cavalry Regiment, and he entered active service on 18 November 1940. The exigencies of combat may require non-infantry Soldiers to temporarily perform the basic infantry duties that all Soldiers are taught, but it is not a basis for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018337
There are no official orders in his military personnel records authorizing him award of the Purple Heart. He provided no evidence and there is no evidence of record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. _______ _ X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018340
The applicant's complete military service and medical records are not available for review. The applicant's available record shows he enlisted in the U.S. Although the record shows the applicant complained of back and neck pain, his available record is void and he has failed to provide sufficient evidence showing he had a medical condition warranting evaluation through the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018341
The applicant's military record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 10 April 1968. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that he served in ground combat and was awarded the CIB while serving in Vietnam. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018342
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The orders show his last name as "Windsor." A review of his official military personnel file shows that, with the exception of the three documents cited above showing the last name "Winsor," his last name was recorded as "Windsor" throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018344
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 AR20110000340, on 21 July 2011. The applicant provides a copy of the GOs that awarded him the second award of the Bronze Star Medal, which was not previously available to the ABCMR; therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. It also added...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018346
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 30 August 1932 vice 10 June 1932. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. ___________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 | 20110018349
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018353
A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 5 February 2002, shows his appointment as a CSM was terminated and he was reappointed a SGM, effective 10 January 2002. The U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command issued Orders Number C-02-203589, dated 5 February 2002, releasing him from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 14th Psychological Operations Battalion, and transferring him to the Retired Reserve in the rank of SGM, effective 10 January 2002. The record of evidence clearly shows that upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018355
The applicant states: * he inaccurately assumed the Board would obtain medical records and other records it needed to complete a thorough review of his application and it did not * the evidence (his medical records) individually and collectively serve to raise a reasonable possibility of a favorable result of his claim * material evidence means evidence which, when considered with previous evidence or lack of evidence (lost or destroyed records) that should have been recorded at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018357
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to remove the General Officer Letter of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 5 December 1994, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states: * He and his wife were at the noncommissioned officer (NCO) club with a sergeant first class (SFC) who happened to be the post commanding general's (CG's) aide * The SFC stole from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018358
Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). Records show the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 9 July 1970 to 12 January 1972; b. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 21 the Vietnam Service Medal; and c. adding the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018360
A review of the applicant's OMPF shows the change-of-rater report covering the period 1 June 2007 to 18 January 2008 is the report of record. A review of the company and battalion commander's records failed to reveal any derogatory information such as a reprimand in their OMPF's related to the contested NCOER. It is also noted that both the commander's inquiry and the Army Regulation 15-6 investigation concluded that the applicant was not properly counseled and mentored by his rating chain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018363
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 August 1992 to show item 7a (Place of Entry Into Active Duty (PEAD)) and item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry) as San Antonio, TX vice Showlow, AZ. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018364
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was personally present with a qualifying infantry unit when the unit was engaged in active ground combat and that he actively participated in such ground combat, there is insufficient evidence upon which to support award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018366
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security number (SSN) as indicated on his Social Security card and his date of birth (DOB) as shown on his birth certificate. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was inducted into the Army, served, and was REFRAD, all while using the SSN as shown on his Social Security card. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant's DOB was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018367
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The applicant provides: a. The preponderance of the evidence supports that he served a tour of duty in Kuwait/Iraq and the evidence is sufficient to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show this foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018368
He contends that all of his disciplinary problems, civilian and military were a direct result of his continued abuse of marijuana. d. On 14 September 1982, the Counselor, community counseling Center, stated in a letter advising the applicant's commander that it was determined after screening and clinical evaluation the applicant had been continuously abusing marijuana. At the time of the applicants separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018369
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. The applicant's request for upgrade of his UOTHC discharge because he is in need of VA benefits has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018370
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018373
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant provides: * Social Security Card * Honorable Discharge Certificate from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * DA Form 2139 (Military Pay Voucher) for the period 1-29 February 1968 * USAR discharge orders, dated 20 September 1972 * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018375
This form further shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial, and he was issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018376
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110018376 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018378
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows in: a. item 5 (Oversea Service) he performed duty in Saudi Arabia from 8 January through 9 May 1991; b. item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns) no entry for the CIB; and c. item 35 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018380
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, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows he was assigned to an infantry unit during his service in the RVN and the Purple Heart he was awarded for a fragment wound he sustained to his right leg strongly supports his having been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018386
New information was received from the Defense Finance and Accounting Agency in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100024612 dated 10 November 2010. At the time of the decision of the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20100024612, dated 10 November 2010, it was the intent of the ABCMR to provide affected members the opportunity to use authorized PDMRA days upon their next qualifying deployment/mobilization, not to provide monetary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018388
The applicant requests her service in Afghanistan be noted on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, item 12f of her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show she completed 7 months and 20 days of foreign service and item 18 should be corrected to show she served in Afghanistan from 4 January 2009 to 23 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018390
New information was received from the Defense Finance and Accounting Agency in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100024618 dated 10 November 2010. At the time of the decision of the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20100024618, dated 10 November 2010, it was the intent of the ABCMR to provide affected members the opportunity to use authorized PDMRA days upon their next qualifying deployment/mobilization, not to provide monetary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018392
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his birth year as 1948. A review of the applicant's OMPF shows 1947 as his birth year of record throughout his military 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 | CY2011 | 20110018394
The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Aircraft Crew Member Badge [now known as the Basic Aviation Badge]. 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. Although he may have been recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal by his supervisor, the evidence of record is void of orders showing the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018395
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant's record does not contain any orders that show award of the BSM. 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; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018397
The applicant states: * He was awarded the CIB in Vietnam * The CIB was not entered on his DD Form 214 3. He contends he was awarded the CIB in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence with which to base award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018400
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 1990 to show he entered active duty this period on 14 May 1973 and his separation date this period as 9 September 1992. It states the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of this DD Form 214, for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued, will be entered in item 12a. Evidence shows with continuous prior...