ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022598
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows among his awards, the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. The evidence of record shows he completed a period of honorable service during which he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings and had no convictions by a court-martial. His record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022599
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022600
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022600 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected not to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and a refund of monies already deducted from his retired pay for RCSBP coverage. In view of the foregoing, his record should be corrected to show he did not make an SBP election at the time he applied for retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022601
Her thinking was clear, her thought content was normal and her memory was good. However, when questioned about the level of the BZE in the applicant's sample, he changed course and suggested that someone, anyone, could have slipped cocaine into the applicant's food or drink. On 10 October 1995, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022602
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 November 1969 should be corrected to show his correct DOB as 19 August 1947. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB as 19 August 1947.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022607
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214, effective 3 August 1973 * Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) page 7 * Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) page 6 * Extract from a Medical Evaluation Board Glossary * Physical Category designations * DA Form 3349 (Medical Condition - Physical Profile Record) * DA Form 8-118 (Medical Board Proceedings), dated 9 July 1973 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) * VA Appeals document, dated 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022608
The available records are void of documentation showing he was wounded during his military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided evidence showing he received wounds as a result of hostile action that required treatment by medical personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022610
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He was transferred to Fort Hood, Texas on 17 May 1967 and during the period of 15 June 1967 to 4 January 1968, NJP was imposed against him on three occasions for being AWOL for 4 days, failure to go to his place of duty, disobeying lawful orders from NCOs. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022611
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 8 July 1965 through 25 June 1966; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to: (1) Company A, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, Fort Campbell, KY, from 5 September 1964 through on or about 7 July 1965; (2) Company A, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry (Vietnam) from 8 July 1965 through 16 June 1966; (3) Company C, 2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry, Fort Bragg, NC, from 4 August 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022612
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his rank as Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4)/W-4. The applicant's record shows his date of birth as 27 March 1932. On 19 November 1986, he was promoted to CW3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022614
The advisory opinion points out: * many Soldiers who left the service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer Post-9/11 educational benefits prior to leaving military service * the applicant's last day in military service was 17 September 2009 * he would have been eligible to transfer the benefits if he transferred them before he left the service 3. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his military records to show he elected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022616
On 26 August 2003, in the State of Washington, he violated the terms of probation he received for his simple battery conviction when he was arrested and charged with criminal assault (domestic violence). The applicant was notified of the initiation of separation actions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct conviction by civil court. Table C-1 (SPD Codes Applicable to Enlisted Personnel ) notes that "JKB"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022620
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records 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. On 27 July 1972, NJP was imposed against him for misappropriating an ambulance. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022621
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 Army Commendation Medal and that he be issued the Army Commendation Medal 2. There are no orders in his records showing award of 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 | CY2011 | 20110022624
The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 5 (Oversea Service): * Korea from 28 June 1989 through 25 June 1990 * Saudi Arabia from 24 August 1990 (no entry for a "Thru" date) b. item 35 (Record of Assignments): 47th Field Hospital, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, effective 30 July 1990. A calculation of the applicant's two periods of foreign service shows: 1991 04 05 date of redeployment - 1990 08 26 date of deployment to SWA = 00 07 09 + 1 day inclusive = 00 07 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022626
The applicant requests correction of items 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "97xx Cxxxxxxxn, Mixxx, Flxxxx 33xxx" in lieu of the exiting entries. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022629
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his spouse under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program. He had more than 27 years of service upon his retirement so he was eligible to transfer benefits to his dependents (if he completed the request before leaving military service). The Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) online database shows he had one eligible dependent enrolled in DEERS during the time frame...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022633
On 3 July 1967, the applicant's unit commander recommended that he be required to appear before a board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for the purpose of determining whether he should be discharged before the expiration of his term of service for unfitness. The applicant provides a character reference letter from a Veterans Case Manager who states, in effect, he has known the applicant for more than 2 years and attests that the applicant is one of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022635
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last name spelled as "Thigxxx." The evidence of record shows the applicant served under and was discharged under the last name as shown in his records and on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022637
On 30 March 1970, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and he voluntarily requested 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. On 12 January 1980, the applicant submitted a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States) to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022639
There is no evidence in the applicants record or ADCARS, and he did not submit any evidence that shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, he is not entitled to have his record corrected 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022641
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 August 1980 as follows: * Separation authority * Separation program designator (SPD) code * Reenlistment (RE) code * Narrative reason for separation 2. However, his records contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows on 19 August 1980, he was honorably discharged. Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022643
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all his awards to include any unit awards; specifically, the following: * "War on Terrorism Medal" * Iraq Campaign Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: a. in item 12f (Foreign Service) 4 months and 3 days b. in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Purple Heart * Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022654
The applicant requests payment of $18,000.00 worth of private loans under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) on behalf of her son, a former service member (FSM), who was killed in action. The applicant states: * Her son was approved for the LRP that covered college loans up to $65,000.00; he received $640.00 of this money prior to being killed in action in Afghanistan * He had three separate loans that Sallie Mae consolidated into one loan and moved into her name after her son was killed *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022658
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 "XXX-X6-XXXX" instead of "XXX-X2-XXXX." The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 18 February 1971, shows his SSN as "XXX-X6-XXXX." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN as "XXX-X6-XXXX" at the time of his induction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022659
The applicant provides the following documents: * a letter from the Incarcerated Veterans' Consortium, Inc. * power of attorney * a Standard Form 502 (Clinical Record Narrative Summary) * police reports * a letter * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * a page from the Summary of Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) Hearing * civilian medical records * several character-reference letters CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The same letter shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022660
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant used an SSN that contained a "9" as the third digit during 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 | 20110022664
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022666
He states: * General Orders (GO) Number 5057 authorized him award of the AGCM * Unit Orders (UO) Number 49 show he qualified with the .38 caliber pistol * he should be awarded the Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal because he meets the criteria for this award * he completed all required training to receive a Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar (M-60) and Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Tank Weapons Bar * he was awarded a certificate of achievement for personal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022668
His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is void of orders or any other documents that would indicate he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of evidence showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, there is no basis to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022673
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Air Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars 2. His DD Form 214 shows the: * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars * National Defense Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022677
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 with 13th oak leaf cluster. He also provides a DA Form 1577, dated 14 April 1975, that shows The Adjutant General of the Army directed the following awards be issued to the applicant: * Air Medal with numeral 6 * Army Good Conduct Medal * Meritorious Unit Emblem (now known as the Meritorious Unit Commendation) * National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022678
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded. On 27 July 1984, the applicant's commander initiated another BAR. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022683
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 8 February 1966 in connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS) wherein he listed his SSN with the number "0" as the third digit. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) lists his service number; it does not list his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022685
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 June 2010 to show: * Item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) as sergeant first class (SFC) vice staff sergeant (SSG) * Item 4b (Pay Grade) as E-7 vice E-6 * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) as 21N4O, Construction Equipment Operator - 10 years, 9 months; 74D3O, Chemical Operations Specialist - 1 year, 2 months; 89B40, Ammunition Specialist - 16 years, 11 months vice 74D3O,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022686
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows upon application for entry in the U.S. Armed Forces, the applicant reported his correct SSN and POB. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN and POB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022688
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his voluntary request for discharge, he indicated he understood if his request were accepted he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charges against him. Paragraph 3-7b of Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022689
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 December 1971 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 February 1977 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared on 18 June 1969 and last audited on 19 January 1971 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022690
On 4 December 1975, the applicant's immediate commander forwarded a letter notifying him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, and Absence Without Leave or Desertion)) by reason of conviction by a civil court with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 10 February 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022693
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He further states the CIB was on page 21 of the Form OSA 172 (Discharge Review). On 8 December 1976, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge so he could reenter military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022695
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022695 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 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 the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022696
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022696 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 August 1967 to show his correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows an incorrect SSN was recorded on the FSM's DA Form 20 and the same incorrect...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022697
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge and restoration of his rank/grade to sergeant (SGT)/E-5. On 5 May 1994, the applicant was accordingly discharged. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of PV1/E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022700
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant has not provided any documentary evidence to support his contention that the convening authority agreed to grant him clemency or to change the characterization of his discharge to under honorable conditions. _______ _X _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022703
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged on 17 August 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37, under the expeditious discharge program with an under honorable conditions characterization of service. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022704
This form also shows GOs Number 235, dated 5 October 1970, awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds he received in combat. 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 item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Bronze Star Medal * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13 February 1968 through 5 February 1971 * adding the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022705
He was discharged from active duty on 10 July 1965. In the absence of documentary evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. _______ _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 | 20110022707
The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * DD Form 214 * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 25 October 2011 * General Orders Number 910, II Field Force Vietnam, undated, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device * Certificate for award of the ARCOM for meritorious service from 5 February to 29 August 1970 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This publication shows that the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022711
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. In his request for discharge he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. His record shows he was 20 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 22 years of age at the time of his offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022712
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicant's military service records failed to reveal any evidence that he was referred to a Medical Evaluation Board for a knee condition or that he was found unfit because of such physical disability. d. The evidence of record shows the applicant was medically cleared for separation under the provisions of AR 635-200, paragraph 5-13.