ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024793
He submitted an appeal in which he stated that he had talked to the NCO concerned and they both agreed that the applicant did not disobey a lawful order and the NCO stated that he felt all charges should be dropped against the applicant. However, his record does contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged, on 24 April 1974, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024800
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Kuwait/Iraq and the awards associated with this service * information on where he can get replacement awards 2. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: * item 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "0000 00 00" * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * National Defense Service Medal * Global War...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024801
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 7 December 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, with issuance of a discharge UOTHC. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024802
The commander stated the applicant's past record clearly indicated he was unsuitable for continued military service by reason of his attitude and emotional immaturity. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was diagnosed with a mental condition prior to his discharge. There is no evidence he submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15 year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024803
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge effective 30 April 1945; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge); and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024804
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 5 January 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 7-17b(3), based on fraudulent entry with his service characterized as under honorable conditions. A review of the applicant's military service records failed to reveal evidence that he was advised or informed that his discharge would be automatically upgraded to fully honorable six months after the date of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024805
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct spelling of his last name. The DD Form 4 and all of his USAR records show the spelling of his last name as N _ _ lit. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the correct spelling of his last name at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024808
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of his official records failed to show any evidence the applicant was recommended for or awarded the BSM for his service in Vietnam. The applicant's unit must be clearly identified along with the period of assignment and the award being recommended.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024815
The applicant provides: * her Final Decree of Dissolution of Marriage, filed on 25 January 2010 * a DD Form 2656-10 (SBP Request for Deemed Election), dated 15 December 2011 COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: Counsel submits no additional argument or contentions but provides: * A memorandum to the FSM from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, St. Louis, Mo, subject: Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (Twenty Year Letter), dated 3 February 1993 * DD Form 1883...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024817
The applicant states the Army did not correct the spelling of his last name in the records while he was in the service despite his several requests. The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which was created upon his entry on active duty also listed his last name as "De Wxxxe." The evidence of record shows the applicant used the last name "De Wxxxe" upon his induction into the AUS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024823
There is no evidence in the applicants records and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter of official record. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, regrettably, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024824
There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change to his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record confirms that separation action was initiated against the applicant while he was in an ELS prior to completing 180 days of continuous active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024827
His DD Form 214 shows his name as "Gxxxxxxxx Exxxxxxx Sxxxxxx." This form lists his name as "Gxxxxxxxx Exxxxxxx Sxxxxxx." The use of the name "Gxxxxxxxx Exxxxxxx Sxxxxxx" was annotated as his correct name at his request; therefore, there is no error in his military record to correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024831
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024831 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) for service in the Republic of Korea (ROK) between the period January 1962 and February 1963. _______ _ 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 | 20110024833
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024834
The applicant requests reinstatement on active duty in order to medically process through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES). The 27 June 2011 and 3 August 2011 forms both contain an "x" in the "No Needs MEB" block. In this case the applicant continued to perform the duties of his grade and specialty through the date of his REFRAD, as evidenced by the last OER on file in his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024836
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that his Date of Initial Entry to Military Service (DIEMS) is 24 September 1973. While it cannot be determined by reviewing the available records what date is recorded as the applicants DIEMS date, his records should be corrected as appropriate to show that his correct DIEMS date is 24 September 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024837
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 30 June 1992 to show award of the Purple Heart. 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 for the period ending 30 June 1992 to show award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024840
He is requesting that the effective date be changed to the date the Federal Recognition Board originally approved his case. The applicant provides in support of his request: * Orders 174-907, Headquarters Military Department, State of Washington, Office of The Adjutant General, Camp Murray, Tacoma, WA, dated 23 June 2011, promoting him effective 5 June 2011 * Special Orders Number 297 AR, Headquarters, National Guard Bureau, Washington, D.C., dated 14 November 2011, granting Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024844
However, his record contains: a. A DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 18 August 1980 as a private (PV1)/E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), for misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities, with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 18 August 1980 under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024848
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his entry level status (ELS) performance and conduct discharge to show his service was honorable instead of uncharacterized. On 13 December 1983, his commander informed him of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to ELS performance and conduct. It states that a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024850
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 December 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024851
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 National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal which is not shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024853
In his voluntary request for discharge he acknowledged he understood that if his request was accepted he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows the FSM entered military service using SSN XXX-88-XXXX and this was the only SSN he used during his Army service. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024858
The applicant requests his character of service, general (under honorable conditions), be changed or upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the policies, standards, and procedures for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024859
Further, he states his duties and evidence for the CIB are described in detail in his military record. The CIB is not listed on any of the DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) on file, and there are no orders or other documents in the applicant's record that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB during any of his active service periods. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states combat service alone does not qualify a member for the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024862
On 4 March 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-33b(1), and directed the issuance of a UOTHC discharge. 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. It states that a UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024863
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation states the reason for discharge based on SPD code "JFX" is personality disorder and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13. _______ _ __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 | 20110024865
All documents in his military record containing an SSN show the SSN that is contained on his DD Form 214. The SSN entered on his DD Form 214 matches the SSN recorded in military record and under which he served. At the time the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army he provided the SSN that is contained on his DD Form 214 and he continued to maintain that SSN during his entire period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024866
The military documents that are contained in her official military personnel file show she was serving under the last name of Mxxxxxxxt in 1997 at the time of retirement. Therefore, her military records and DD Form 214 are correct as currently constituted and, as a result, there is no basis for granting the requested relief. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024868
On 23 November 1964, the applicant made a statement wherein he says he was counseled and advised by his commander about a recommendation to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Undesirable Habits and Traits of Character) and was informed he may be issued an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence to show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-208, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024870
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (2d award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2d award), NATO Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024871
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and any other medals or awards that were created after his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024877
The applicant requests correction of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), to show "5" as the fifth digit of his social security number (SSN) instead of "1." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN with "1" as the fifth digit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN from item 3 of the FSM's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024881
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024881 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared on him on 11 August 1968 lists his SSN using the numbers 3600 as his last four digits in item 1 (Name and Service Number). 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 by replacing the last four digits of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024882
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. Following consultation with legal counsel, the applicant 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 21 January 1975, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024883
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 1 January 1970 to show his last name as "DaCosta" instead of "DeCosta" and awards of the: * Purple Heart * Distinguished Flying Cross (3rd Award) * Air Medal (42nd Award) * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar (.45 Caliber) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) 2. GOs...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024889
The applicant requests two awards of the Purple Heart and three awards of the Bronze Star Medal. His medical record further indicates he received treatment for this injury at various military hospitals from 1971 through the end of 1972. There is also no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded any Bronze Star Medals during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024890
In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the FSM completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and listed his SSN as "XXX-XX-9664." His DA Form 24 (Service Record) and subsequent DA Form 20, which were created upon his entry on active duty, listed his SSN as "XXX-XX-9664." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 32 of his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024891
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Achievement Medal and one award of the Army Commendation Medal. 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 April 1992 through 15 September 1994, and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024893
Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command and its subordinate units during the period 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973. b. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 23 November 1965 through 13 September 1968 and add this award to his DD Form 214. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024894
On 12 May 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of a discharge UOTHC and his reduction to pay grade E-1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, states an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. He provided neither sufficient evidence nor a convincing argument to show his discharge should be upgraded, and his military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024895
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and his foreign service in Iraq. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and his total foreign service in Iraq. 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 to show: * Iraq Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024898
Subsequent to this acknowledgement, the applicants immediate commander recommended the applicant be discharged with a General Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 140-158 (Enlisted Personnel Classification, Promotion, and Reduction), in effect at the time, provided for promotion of Soldiers in the IRR. There is no evidence of record and he provides none to show he held a higher rank/grade between the date his suspended reduction was vacated and the date of his REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024899
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024900
The applicant states that while serving with the 709th Maintenance Battalion in Dong Tam, South Vietnam his unit came under enemy mortar attack in June or July 1969. The sincerity of the applicants claim that he was wounded/injured in Vietnam is not in doubt; however, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action and that treatment for his injuries was made a matter of record. The Board wants the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024903
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge or change his character of service to uncharacterized. His service record is void of evidence that indicates he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia or that he underwent a psychiatric evaluation while on active duty. Although the applicant contends that his misconduct was due to paranoid schizophrenia, his service record is void of evidence indicating he was diagnosed with this mental condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024904
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This same regulation states that a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign: * Tet 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February to 8 June 1969 * Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June to 31 October 1969 * Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969 to 30 April 1970 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024905
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * 1974 discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center * Social security card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows that at the time of induction the applicant listed his SSN as 554-xx-xxxx. At the time of induction he listed his SSN as 554-xx-xxxx; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the same SSN at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024908
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 the fourth and fifth digits as "36" instead of "24." Prior to induction into the Army of the United States, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN with the numbers "36" in the fourth and fifth digits. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...