ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002592
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The available evidence shows the applicant was medically evacuated from 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 | 20110002593
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 1 June 1988, after consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002595
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 2 July 1985, he was advised by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b based on his acts of misconduct and that he could receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. He acknowledged he understood that if he received a character of service of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002596
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The unit commander notified the applicant of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c for misconduct commission of a serious offense. The separation authority directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c for misconduct commission of a serious offense with issuance of a General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002599
The evidence of record shows she served a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal; therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows she served in the Republic of Korea from 21 August 1994 through 18 August 1995, which is a qualifying period of service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show this award. Additionally, her records show she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002605
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the third digit of his social security number (SSN) as 3 instead of 2 as indicated on his social security card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry xx2-xx-xxxx from item 3 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002606
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant provided no evidence that L____ A____ C__ETTE and L____ A____ C__ET R____ are one and the same person or that he legally changed his name at some point while on active duty. _________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002609
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Combat Action Badge and the Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002611
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his service in Korea and Saudi Arabia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Kuwait, and the Korea Defense Service Medal; b. amending item 12f of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002613
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant acknowledged he: a. was making the request of his own free will and he had not been subjected to any coercion whatsoever by any person; b. had been advised of the implications that were attached to his request and that by submitting his request he also acknowledged he was guilty of the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also provided for the imposition of a bad...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002616
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed 1 year, 2 months, and 6 days of foreign service in USARPAC (RVN and Okinawa) from 8 February 1966 to 13 April 1967; however, his DD Form 214 shows 11 months and 17 days. He was assigned to the RVN from 8 February to 8 May 1966; therefore, it would be appropriate to enter his foreign service in the RVN in item 30 of his DD Form 214. Recording in item 30 of his DD Form 214 the entry "RVN SERVICE: 8 February 1966 - 8 May 1966."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002617
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 by: a. deleting the current VSM and ARCOM entries and b. adding the Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002619
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002620
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 and Air Medal. The medical evidence provided by the applicant shows he received an injury, but does not explain how or under what circumstances he was injured. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002621
The applicant requests correction of item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his 30 April 1994 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was a master warrant officer four (MW4). The applicant states his DD Form 214 reflects his rank as chief warrant officer four (CW4); however, he was laterally appointed an MW4, which is now a chief warrant officer five (CW5) in orders, dated 22 November 1988. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002625
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 12 June 1970 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who hold an infantry MOS. __________x_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002626
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214, shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * RVN Campaign Medal with 1960 Device * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Commendation Medal 1st award * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * one overseas service bar 10. Therefore, he is entitled to three bronze service stars for wear on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002627
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show additional Vietnam service awards he is authorized, his combat service medal (taken to mean the Combat Infantryman Badge), and the sniper school course. There is no order or other available evidence that shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002632
The applicant requests correction of his records to show all awards he received. General orders awarded the applicant's unit the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class during a period of time the applicant was assigned in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 July 1969 through 17 February 1971 and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002633
His military personnel record shows he served in the Regular Army (RA) honorably from 29 December 1972 to 3 November 1975 until he was separated for immediate reenlistment. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Further, the applicant's discharge reflects his overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002634
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. The award documents the applicant provides in support of his claim offer no evidence that he was wounded in action. In view of all of the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to support the applicant's claim to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002635
On 8 November 1989, a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) was prepared preferring court-martial charges against the applicant for violating Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) by being AWOL from on or about 11 September 1989 through on or about 7 November 1989. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002638
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 applicants military records show that he had two periods of active duty service. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 20 December 1978 under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002640
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). He states his SSN was not recorded correctly on his DD Form 214. It appears his social security card was not available when he enlisted or when he was discharged and SSN XX8-X4-XXXX became his SSN of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002643
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 1993 to show his correct date of entry as 21 August 1972 instead of 21 August 1975. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for this period of service shows he completed 3 years of active service. He reenlisted on 21 August 1975 for 6 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002645
This form shows his recommendation for award of the Silver Star was downgraded to a BSM with "V" Device. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded two awards of the BSM during his active duty tenure; however, a recommendation for award of the Silver Star for heroism was still pending at the time of his discharge. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show the BSM (3rd Award) and with "V" Device, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002647
There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support 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 | 20110002651
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under honorable conditions on 1 July 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. _________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 | 20110002654
His OMPF is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. 4 In addition, based on his service and campaign participation in the RVN, he is also entitled to the 3 bronze service stars with his already-awarded VSM, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation and none of these awards are currently listed on his DD Form 214. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002660
The applicant requests correction of her date of rank (DOR) to award her day-for-day credit for the time she served as an officer in the Adjutant General Corps (AGC). A memorandum, dated 19 July 2010, states the 13-15 July 2010 Medical Corps/All Corps Selection Board for the ARNG selected the applicant for commissioning in the MSC in AOC 70B (Health Services Administrator). The evidence of record shows the applicant applied for a commission in the AGC, was commissioned in the AGC on 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002665
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. However, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was appropriate. The honorable characterization of service is appropriate when the quality of the member's service generally has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel or is otherwise so meritorious that any other characterization of service would be clearly inappropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002668
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and an Iraq Campaign Streamer awarded to the 744th Military Police (MP) Battalion for service in Iraq. The available documentation does not show the applicant was assigned to HHD, 744th MP Battalion, or either of two subordinate assigned or attached units during the period for which the units were cited for award of the MUC. Although it appears the 744th MP Battalion was his "home"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002670
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "XX7-XX-XXXX" instead of "XX6-XX-XXXX." Item 3 of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XX6-XX-XXXX." Although the evidence of record shows SSN "XX6-XX-XXXX" was used when he was inducted into the Army of the United States in 1969 and upon his release from active duty in 1971, his 1972 and 1975 USAR records show SSN "XX7-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002677
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 10 February 1929 instead of 28 November 1928. In each case, he indicated his DOB was 28 November 1928 and he authenticated each reenlistment contract by placing his signature in the appropriate blocks. Therefore, absent convincing, independent, and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002678
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states 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. However, based on the evidence of record that shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and the absence of any commander's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002681
On 10 May 1996, he requested discharge for physical disability. His service medical records are not available. The applicant requests that his RE code 4 be changed to 1 or 2 so he may be allowed to enlist in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002682
The applicant provides: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Bronze Star Medal orders and citation * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center letter orders * Army Good Conduct Medal regulatory criteria CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. c. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002684
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he received a 50-percent disability rating for combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a 17 July 2009 memorandum, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness directed that as a matter of policy, all three boards for correction of military records will apply the VASRD, section 4.129, to PTSD-unfitting conditions for Soldiers discharged after 11 September 2001 and, in such cases where a grant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002687
The applicant states, in effect, that he was not informed and failed to submit for extension of his transportation entitlement. The JFTR indicates that retirement travel and transportation entitlements will be used within 1 year of retirement; however, it also provides for extensions of this entitlement in 1-year increments up to 5 additional years. The applicant has failed to provide any evidence showing he had a qualifying reason or circumstance that would have merited approval of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002688
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 December 1991: * New Jersey Distinguished Service Award * Grenade launcher badge * .50 caliber machine gun 1st Class Badge (now known as the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge) * Cold War Recognition Certificate * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait 2. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002689
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding the Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002690
The applicant requests removal of awards of the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Basic Aviation Badge, and Air Assault Badge from his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 19 June 2004 and the DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002696
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There are no orders in his service personnel record awarding him the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal, and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002699
General orders awarded him the Army Commendation Medal which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. With respect to MOS 67U, although he completed training requirements for and was awarded this MOS, the regulation in effect at the time required a listing of the PMOS in item 23a - 67N in the applicant's case. As a result, the Board recommends that the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002704
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, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and an additional Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show one award of the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002714
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 31 January 1993, to show the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (3rd Award). As a secondary issue, the applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Southwest Asia Service Medal, which he states was cut off of the edge of his DD Form 214. Permanent orders awarded him the MSM and 3 awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002715
Facts, as provided by counsel: * the FSM first enlisted in the U.S. Army on 15 September 2000 and was trained as an infantryman * the FSM served in Iraq where he was exposed to IED's, one of which caused him to lose consciousness due to a grade III concussion * the FSM was subsequently assigned for duty at Fort Gordon, Georgia, as a drill sergeant * the FSM continued to experience severe headaches of which his wife and co-workers were aware and he had received medical treatment * the FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002718
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress: * Award of the Air Medal with "V" Device and the Purple Heart * Removal of two DA Forms 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice) from his records * Restoration of his rank/grade to specialist four (SP4)/E-4 2. With respect to the Air Medal with "V" Device, based upon his application, the evidence of record, and accompanying supporting documents he has submitted, it does not appear that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002741
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Commendation Medal * Air Force Space Badge 2. The applicant provides: * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and certificate awarding him the Army Commendation Medal * Certificate and letter awarding him the Air Force Space Badge CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002747
General Orders Number 3339, issued by Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam, dated 1 September 1969, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal, for the period 1 October 1968 to 31 October 1969. General Orders Number 1976, issued by Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam, dated 20 May 1970, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal, for the period 1 February 1969 to 30 May 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting...