ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023979
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's request for discharge states he was not subjected to coercion with respect to his request for discharge. On 13 September 1980, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting an upgrade of his discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023983
His official military personnel file is void of any orders or documents that indicated he was awarded the first or second PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. There is no evidence of record and he provides none to show he was awarded any Purple Hearts. In the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award him the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023985
Item 2 (Name) of the applicant's DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 3 March 1998, shows his first name as "B--u---." All of the documents contained in the applicant's military record that lists his first name show it as "B--u---." While it is understandable the applicant desires to now record his correct birth first name in his military records, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Armys...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023992
(Bill) Hefner Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, dated 29 August 2011 * statement from Dr. S____ L. V____, M.D., dated 9 October 2011 * civilian medical records (191 pages) * military medical records * medical records from recent surgery on 19 October 2011 * North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Disability Determination Services Evaluation, dated 15 December 2010 * letter of recommendation from Mr. D____ E____ COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023997
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the American Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star, World War II Victory Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the American Defense Service Medal is awarded for service within the American theater between 8 September 1939 and 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023998
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states the actions described in the citation for his award of the BSM is inaccurate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023999
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and his blood type as O negative. Therefore, the applicant should be awarded the first award of the AGCM and his DD Form 214 should be 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: * awarding him the AGCM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024004
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. 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. His record of service included over 130 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024007
A 19 January 2007 HRC memorandum approved the applicant's release from active duty (REFRAD). Pay and allowance adjustment will provide payment of permanent retired pay at 40% effective the date of his original medical separation for disability. If he/she participates, coverage and premiums begin effective the date of retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024011
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-6X-XXXX" instead of "XXX-8X-XXXX." His service personnel records show SSN "XXX-8X-XXXX." It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024013
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that item 24 (Character of Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from entry level status to honorable. The entry level status characterization of service he was given was appropriate because he had completed less than 180 days of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024019
The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. The law was dated 30 June 2008, 6 months prior to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024020
The applicant states being a sergeant first class (SFC), E-7, with the number of years of service he had, he should have been given the choice of being retired in lieu of being discharged with severance pay. Section 1209 states any member of the armed forces who has at least 20 years of service (for a non-regular retirement), and who would be qualified for retirement under this chapter but for the fact that his disability is less than 30 percent under the standard schedule of rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024021
It shows in: a. item 6 (DOB) the entry 22 October 1946; b. item 29 (Qualification in Arms) he qualified sharpshooter with the M-16 rifle on 23 September 1970; c. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 7 December 1970 to 21 June 1971; d. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he served in Vietnam with the Direct Support Company, U.S. Army Vietnam; e. item 38 he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service; and f. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024023
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DA Form 2981 (Application for Determination of Moral Eligibility for Enlistment), dated 27 January 1971 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 4 March 1971 * Special Orders Number 84, issued by Headquarters, VII COSCOM, dated 24 March 1972 * Army Europe (AE) Form 1107 (Bar to Enlistment/Reenlistment), dated 12 January 1973 * DA Form 2627-1 (Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024024
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 and the Army Good Conduct 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. Adding the following to item 24 of his DD Form 214: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024025
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 4 December 1950 in Korea;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024026
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 to show the Purple Heart and World War II Victory Medal. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. His records should also be corrected to show the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024033
His WD AGO Form 100 shows his grade as S/SGT. _______ _ __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) AR20110024033 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110024033 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024034
The applicant requests that the records of her father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received during World War II (WWII). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The available evidence clearly shows the FSM was injured; however, there is no evidence present in the available records that shows his injury was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024035
Paragraph 13-10 of this regulation provides the service of Soldiers separated under this authority will be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions as warranted by their military records. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, states an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. Her record of service shows she did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024038
He was advanced to the pay grade of E-3 on 23 June 1970. There is no evidence in his official records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. 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 | 20110024039
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Lacking any derogatory information which would have precluded the applicant from being awarded the AGCM it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 16 April 1968 through 16 November 1969, and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024041
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 7 July 1995, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, by reason of misconduct (commission of a serious offense) with a GD. Therefore, absent evidence of error or injustice in the discharge process, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024043
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. After consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations General), chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024044
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests award of the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp on behalf of his father. Therefore, the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-98 should be corrected to show the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 29 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024045
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy. Although his record does not contain official orders awarding him the Soldier's Medal the notification letter from the Adjutant General together with the citation are accepted as sufficient evidence to show he was awarded this medal and he is entitled to have it listed on his DD Form 214. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024048
His record contains, in part: * DD Forms 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 10 January 1957 and 7 May 1964, that do not list his SSN * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) signed by the applicant and last reviewed on 1 December 1966, that shows the entry "XXX-XX-3XX1" in Item 9 (SSN) * DA Form 24 (Service Record) that shows the entry "XXX-XX-3XX1" as his SSN * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that does not list his SSN 6. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024051
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 November 2011 to show his total prior active service. The applicant provides: * DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 9 February 2005 and 1 November 2011 * discharge orders, dated 16 January 2005 * leave record * active duty orders, dated 5 December 2003 * DA Form 1380 (Record of Individual Performance of Reserve Duty Training) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024054
The applicant requests the following: * change to his uncharacterized discharge to a general, under honorable conditions, discharge * change his narrative reason for separation 2. On 28 January 1984, the applicant's company commander initiated action to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry-level status performance and conduct. There is no evidence of record and he provided none to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024059
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024059 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 award of the Purple Heart (3d Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024060
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicant's official records failed to show any evidence of the applicant attending or completing any training while in Germany. The applicants official records contain no evidence and the applicant has provided no evidence to support his contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024066
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Two awards of the National Defense Service Medal for his service in Haiti * Two awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon for his service in Haiti * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Shoulder sleeve insignia * All other awards and/or medals that he is entitled to * His rank/grade as corporal (CPL)/E-4 vice specialist (SPC)/E-4 * His foreign service time in Haiti 2. Therefore, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024069
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to posthumously award the FSM the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 21 February 1967 through 24 April 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Evidence further shows the FSM participated in three campaigns 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. deleting from the FSM's DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024070
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Since he served honorably from 22 June 1970 to 31 December 1971, he would like an honorable discharge for the period 9 March 1972 to 6 April 1973 3. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 22 June 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024072
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and three bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. After carefully examining the applicant's record of service, it appears the applicant should have received the first award of the AGCM for his service from 19 April 1968 through 16 April 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024075
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. He states that item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Enemy Action) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) lists "none."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024082
The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 through 31 December 2011. The evidence of record indicates he was ordered to active duty effective 11 March 2007 for 148 days, deployed to Kuwait/Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 28 March to 20 April 2007 (as indicated on his DD Form 2796), and was released from active duty on 10 May 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024085
Table B-1 contains a list of Vietnam Conflict campaigns and shows that during the applicant's service in Vietnam participation credit was awarded for the: * Tet Counteroffensive 1969 (23 February - 8 June 1969) * Vietnam Summer - Fall 1969 (9 June - 31 October 1969) * Vietnam Winter - Spring 1970 (1 November 1969 - 30 April 1970) c. The Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. On 28 August 1978, a DD Form 215...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024087
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 to reflect the SSN as it is listed on his social security card. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024088
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show she was retired in the pay grade of E-7 due to sufficient service for retirement. The applicant states that she had over 22 years of honorable service with no adverse actions prior to being court-martialed and should have been retired by reason of length of service. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 September 1981 and served on active duty through a series of continuous reenlistments until she was honorably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024091
Item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Action), of his DD Form 214, shows the entry, "None" to indicate he was not wounded while he served in Korea. b. VA Form 8-564, dated 31 March 1955, which shows the examination at time of discharge from service showed scars of both buttocks with a recorded history of veteran having received wounds of the buttocks in Korea. By regulation, to be awarded the Purple Heart, it is necessary to establish that a Soldier was wounded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024096
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024096 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The record shows the applicant was promoted to SSG/E-6 on 1 December 1992, and this is the highest rank he attained and held during his military service. The record is void of any indication that the applicant was ever selected for promotion to a rank above SSG/E-6 by a promotion selection board under the centralized promotion system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024097
It states, in pertinent part, that at the time any member of an armed force who is retired for physical disability is entitled to a grade equivalent to the highest of the following: the grade in which he is serving on the date when his name is placed on the Retired List; the highest grade in which he served satisfactorily; the grade to which he would have been promoted had it not been for the physical disability that resulted in retirement. In accordance with statutory and regulatory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024098
He provides: * Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) * VA Rating Decision, dated 16 October 2009 * VA Rating Decision, dated 24 February 2011 * VA Rating Decision, dated 11 July 2011 * DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings) * Conner Troop Medical Clinic (CTMC) Notification of Completion of Physical Examination * DD Form 2807-1 (Report of Medical History) (page 3 of 3) * DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination) (page 3 of 3) * DA Form 3947 (MEB Proceedings) * MEB NARSUM * MEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024099
On 15 January 1969, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5, as an overseas returnee with a General Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024100
Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be 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. awarding him the PH for wounds received on 17 April 1953; b. awarding him the AGCM (1st award) for the period 11 February 1953 through 29 March 1954; c. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024107
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024107 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. In regard to the request for reconsideration for award of the Purple Heart, the Board determined the evidence presented Is insufficient to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024109
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024109 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of her previous application for correction of the military record of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage and to be paid the SBP annuity. The evidence of record shows the applicant signed a DA Form 4240 in December 1991 acknowledging she had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024111
On 15 July 1977, the applicant and FSM completed a settlement agreement in the Superior Court for the County of Whitfield and State of Georgia which stipulated, in pertinent part, that the FSM currently made payments on an annuity contract (SBP) whereby a percentage of his monthly retirement pay from the United States Government would continue at his death unto the applicant and the minor children of the marriage. In view of the foregoing and given there is no current spouse beneficiary, it...