ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018583
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is authorized the Combat Infantryman Badge. While his record does show he was an infantryman assigned to an Infantry unit, there is no evidence in the available record showing he engaged in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018585
The applicant states he was injured in the line of duty in Vietnam but was not awarded the PH. The applicant's records show he participated in the Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970 campaign during his Vietnam service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the PH for wounds received in action against a hostile enemy on 18 February 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam * adding the PH to his DD Form 214 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018586
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The advisory opinion was provided to the applicant for comment and to date no response has been received by the staff of the Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the proper officials accepted his documented itemized costs, approved payment of $820.25 for lodging per diem associated with his TDY from 16 ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018587
On 17 January 1979, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not merit an upgrade to his discharge to either an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018588
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show he is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award. Records show he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Bronze Star Medal based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the EAME Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018589
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Correction of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the Meritorious Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. 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 for the period ending 27 November 2008...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018591
He requests accession into the RA consistent with his appointment orders. The memorandum states the CAD Program was closed to LTCs and officers in the zone for consideration by promotion boards convening within 6 months of the receipt of the individual's application for the CAD Program. After he was nominated, HRC vacated his Reserve commission and appointed him a MAJ in the RA; c. he specifically requested a waiver of the DOR eligibility requirement; d. HRC waived the ineligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018594
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service in Kuwait in 1996 would not have qualified him for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal because the period covered for this award was from 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018597
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 9 Axxxxx xxxx instead of 8 Axxxxx xxxx. The applicant provides his birth certificate. His original enlistment contract shows his DOB as 8 Axxxxx xxxx but his birth certificate shows his DOB as 9 Axxxxx xxxx and the birth certificate was included in his original enlistment packet.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018598
Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command and its subordinate units during the period 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973 and to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Therefore, this evidence is sufficient as a basis for awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018601
The applicant states, in effect, she is providing documents that show her deceased former spouse made an SBP election for spouse coverage in August 1997. On 31 July 1997, by memorandum, the ARNG issued the FSM a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60. This form also shows he elected "spouse and children" full coverage under option C (immediate coverage).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018602
Counsel requests: * the informal Army Regulation 15-6 investigation (commonly known as a 15-6 investigation) that formed the basis for the adverse actions taken against the applicant be stricken from the record * removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from the applicant's record * removal of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from the applicant's record * removal of the referred Officer Evaluation Report...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018604
The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018606
In his voluntary request for discharge, he indicated he understood if his request were accepted he could receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charges against him. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018608
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his last name as "St. Dxxxd" instead of "Pxxxa." ____________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 | 20110018610
During the third review of his claim a physician reviewed all of the applicants claims and supporting documents and determined that the applicants injury was not a traumatic event and recommended denial of the applicants claim. Soldiers who elect SGLI coverage and incur a qualifying traumatic injury after 1 December 2005 (with the exception of some specific circumstances under which a traumatic injury will not be covered), regardless of their component (Active, Reserve, or National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018619
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. In this case, given the change requested by the applicant has no material effect on his service record and because it must be presumed the name and address listed in item 19b is accurately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018623
The applicant states that he was injured in Vietnam while serving as a medical corpsman in combat and desires to be awarded the Purple Heart based on General Orders Number 2958. He had served 22 years, 7 months and 18 days of active service. 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 | 20110018624
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 8 September 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of a court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions character...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018629
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: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (sic RVN Campaign Medal with 1960 Device) * Presidential Unit Citation 2. Item 24 of his DD Form 214 shows he was already awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018632
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 November 2009 to add the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant provides: * Page 2 of her DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * her DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 November 2009 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the BSM to item 13 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018638
The applicants complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Although the applicants complete service records are not available for review with this case, his available records contain at least one document that supports his claim that the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that same SSN at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018639
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018639 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Finding: Guilty * On or between 23 May and 1 June 1992, wrongfully using cocaine Plea: Guilty. The applicant could have self-referred at any time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018642
Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM while a member of the 155th Aviation Company in the RVN. 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 29 May 1967 to 20 April 1970; b. issuing him a certificate for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018647
You're not an NCO"; b. first sergeant (1SG) FB, upon hearing this altercation, gave the applicant a lawful order to sit down. On 25 May 1982, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. 11. his DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged on 1 June 1982 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018649
On 30 September 1988, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. After careful consideration of the applicant's military records, all other available evidence, and his personal testimony, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018652
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the following awards: * Master Parachutist Badge * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device * Army Commendation Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters (3OLC) * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Combat Infantryman Badge * Good Conduct Medal (6th award) * Pathfinder Badge * Expert Marksmanship Badge with rifle and pistol bars * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) * NCO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018654
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO, dated 15 August 2011 * Military Order of the Purple Heart, Instruction for Obtaining a Purple Heart * a Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) with an entry dated 12 October 1970 * an SF 519A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018660
The applicant requests a 2nd award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). He goes on to state he is also eligible for the KDSM for his service in Korea, the GWOTSM, and the ICM for his service in Iraq from February to August 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018665
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Further, his retirement award was downgraded from a Legion of Merit to a Meritorious Service Medal and he would like his record corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018668
The applicant requests approval of transfer of educational benefits (TEB) under the Post 9/11 GI Bill to his dependents. In view of the available evidence and the advisory opinion, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show he submitted a timely request to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents prior to his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018674
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. He has not shown that the Army's records are in error as all official documents contained in his available service personnel and medical records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018678
On 21 November 1979, his immediate commander recommended the applicant's separation under the provisions or Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)). There is no evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Based on this record of indiscipline, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable discharge by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018679
f. He feels his discharge should be upgraded because he served honorably and his sickness was due to a lack of treatment for depression. The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 January 1976 for 3 years. On 1 September 1982, the applicant's company commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to effect his discharge for unsuitability because of apathy pursuant to the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018683
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. His Military Personnel Records Jacket contains seven DA Forms 4856 (General Counseling Form) showing he was formally counseled from March through June 1996 for: * failure to comply with the platoon's standard operating procedures failed to shave * failure to pass a written test and lack of motivation and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018686
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 June 2008. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018687
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 Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show the Bronze Star 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018688
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018688 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. c. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH)). Relative to being wounded in action, the record shows: * there are no orders awarding the applicant the PH either in his file or in ADCARS, the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System, an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 and maintained by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018692
The applicant requests change of his dishonorable discharge to a medical discharge. As a result, clemency is not warranted in this case. 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 | 20110018693
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. His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Southwest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018700
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-76-xxx" instead of "xxx-67-xxxx." The evidence of record shows at the time of his enlistment, the applicant listed his SSN as "xxx-76-xxxx" (the requested SSN). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the current SSN * adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018701
On 10 December 1903, the FSM was dropped from the rolls of invalid pensioners upon the basis that evidence was accepted as legally and conclusively showing that he enlisted on 28 August 1862, in Company K, 1st New York Marine Artillery, deserted, and without having been discharged, enlisted in Company D, 15th New York Engineers. On 11 July 1905, the Military Secretary, War Department stated the FSMs application for removal of the charge of desertion from his record and for an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018703
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. Notwithstanding the applicants witness statement,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018709
On 18 May 1973, he was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018710
The applicant requests his grade and pay grade on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 26 April 2004 be corrected to show specialist (SPC)/pay grade E-4. There are no DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) in his official military personnel file (OMPF). The Total Army Personnel Data Base (TAPDB) shows his grade as PFC with a date of rank of 6 February 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018711
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Iraq. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018713
The applicant provides copies of: * his DD Form 214 * orders awarding the Combat Infantryman Badge * orders awarding the Army Achievement Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows two Army Achievement Medals as authorized awards, and since his Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) file does not show two additional awards of the Army Achievement Medal, it is not possible to determine which award is represented by the orders the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018714
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was advanced on the retired list to pay grade E-8. The applicant's military personnel record does not contain any evidence that shows he was promoted to MSG/E-8 or that he satisfactorily served on active duty in the grade of E-8. The DA Form 4980-12 shows he may have worked in a First Sergeant position (pay grade E-8); however, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was promoted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018716
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. The day before his departure his family sat him down to discuss his orders. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, an Undesirable Discharge Certificate was normally furnished an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.