ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003473
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 Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Gross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and all other unit awards to which he is entitled. Records show the 1st Battalion, 21st Artillery Regiment was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003474
The applicant subsequently enlisted in the U.S. Navy (apparently without disclosing his Army service) and received a general (under honorable conditions) discharge for minor disciplinary infractions. Chapter 9 contains the authority and outlines the procedures for discharging Soldiers because of alcohol or other drug abuse. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003475
On 23 January 1984, the applicant's company commander advised the applicant that he was initiating action for his discharge pursuant to the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for his continued drug and alcohol abuse and lack of response to rehabilitation services. On 23 January 1984, the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 with a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003476
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He served 26 months and was released on good behavior. He provides a self-authored statement wherein he states it was easier for him in Vietnam than it was when he returned to the U.S..
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003477
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged by reason of for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003478
On 6 September 1970, the applicant was assigned for duty as a senior movement specialist with the 25th Transportation Company, located in the ROK. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 March 1972 should be corrected to show his dates of service in the ROK. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the DD Form 215 issued on 1 March 2007 correcting the applicant DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003485
Subsequent to the applicant's acknowledgement, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of ADAPCP rehabilitation failure. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 10 May 1985. Based on his record of indiscipline and subsequent ADAPCP rehabilitation failure, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003486
On 5 February 1967, the applicant was convicted pursuant to his pleas by a special court-martial of AWOL from 1 January to 30 January 1967 and 1 February to 2 February 1967. On 10 February 1968, the appropriate authority (a lieutenant general) approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003487
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Bronze Star Medal, that he had hearing loss and shrapnel in his left arm, and in effect, award of the Purple Heart. His service record does not contain orders which show he was awarded any Bronze Star Medals or the Purple Heart or medical documentation which shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003488
The applicant requests correction of the records and final DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 29 February 1968, of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Purple Heart (PH). The applicant provides the following documents in support of the application: * FSM's death certificate * military personnel records review certification letter, dated 1 September 1948 * WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003489
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code be changed to a code that will allow him to enlist in the National Guard or Reserve. He had served 20 years and 23 days of active service and he was assigned an RE code of "4R" and a separation code of RBD to denote separation under chapter 12 of Army Regulation 635-200. An RE code of "4R" indicates that a person is not qualified for continued Army service by virtue of being separated from the service with a nonwaivable disqualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003490
The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any ARCOM award orders or other documents showing he was ever recommended for or awarded the ARCOM. The evidence of record is void of any orders awarding the applicant the ARCOM, and he has failed to provide official orders announcing this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003491
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his Delayed Entry Program (DEP) date and his entire military service up through his retirement date. The evidence of record shows that Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, prescribed that a DD Form 214 must be prepared for individuals on discharge for immediate reenlistment. The DD Form 214 for this period of service also correctly shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003493
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003493 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003495
His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contained the following documents that show the last name he now claims is incorrect: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) (also shows the SSN he now claims is incorrect) * DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card) * DA Form 705 (Physical Fitness Testing Record) * DA Form 8-275-3 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet) * DA Form 1811 (Physical and Mental Status on Release from Active Duty) * separation orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003498
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 27 September 1983, his command initiated separation proceedings under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 5 June 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge and did not deem it appropriate to change his narrative reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003501
He also requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. Since his request for an upgrade of his discharge was not received within 1 year of the ABCMR's original decision, this portion of his request will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. He was hospitalized with injuries suffered during recent rioting at Panama Canal Zone border points.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003502
The applicant's military records are not available for review. There is no evidence in the available records or the documents provided by the applicant which shows he was either recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart. The supporting statement he provided indicated he may have been injured when an American plane (not known to be used by the North Koreans) accidentally strafed their position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003503
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. As a result, based on his service and campaign participation in the RVN and his eligibility for the AFEM, it would be appropriate to grant the applicant's request to be awarded the VSM in lieu of the AFEM and to add it to his record and DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-5 in effect at the time also provided for documenting RVN service in item 32 of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003504
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states for Vietnam service place an x in the "yes" block and show specific dates of service in Item 19 of the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services, had been wounded, killed, or who died as a result of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003505
The applicant requests correction of item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed 2 years of service. His total length of service for the period 1 December 1982 through 29 November 1984 is 1 year, 11 months, and 29 days as follows: Year(s) Month(s) Day(s) 1984 11 29 (Separation Date) - 1982 12 1 (Date of Entry) = 1 11 28 + 1 (Inclusive Day) = 1 11 29 5. While the evidence of record clearly shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003507
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination) dated 15 August 1968 shows he was admitted to the 2nd Surgical Hospital on 15 August 1968 for a rectum puncture wound. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any substantive evidence that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003509
The applicant requests that his awards of the second award of the Air Medal and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states that his second Award of the Air Medal and the award of the BSM were omitted from his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214 and adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003511
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. It states item 12 shows the Record of Service. The available evidence shows he served on active duty during a designated period of time and place to qualify for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003512
The unit must be credited with a combat assault in order for the Soldier to receive the Parachutist Badge with the bronze service star affixed and each Soldier must physically exit the aircraft to receive combat assault credit and the Parachutist Badge with bronze service star. This bronze star appurtenance is currently shown with the Parachutist Badge on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 October 1985. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003515
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial on 12 June 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The applicant's character reference letters as well as his post-service achievements and support to other veterans are noted; however, they...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003516
On 21 June 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. _______ _ 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) AR20110003516 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110003516 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003518
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his period of deployment to Afghanistan, and award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, the Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals. The evidence of record shows he served a qualifying period of service for award of the GWOTSM which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003519
There is no treatment records for any wounds in the applicant's records and his DD Form 214 states he did not have any wounds. Without evidence that he was treated for wounds, there is insufficient basis to grant his request. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110003519 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110003519 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003521
The applicant states: a. he was denied the Purple Heart because the medics at the first aid station did not record his injuries in his personnel records. The applicant's record does not contain a notification to his next of kin indicating that he had been wounded in action while he was in the Army. _______ _ 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 | 20110003525
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 April 1991 to show all awards for his service in Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield/ Desert Storm in 1990-1991, to include the Army Commendation Medal and Southwest Asia Service Medal. Permanent Orders 2-23 issued by the 996th Medical Laboratory, dated 2 November 1991, awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003526
The DVA rating decision provides the following information: a. she was afforded a 20 percent rating for chronic lumbar strain and noncompensable (zero percent) ratings for bilateral chrondromalacia and bilateral shin splints; b. she received a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD, effective 12 May 2005, with a subsequent reduction to 10 percent, effective 17 August 2005; c. the stated reason for the PTSD diagnosis was that her service medical records showed treatment for PTSD due to sexual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003527
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "Honorable" instead of "Uncharacterized" and issuance of a new DD Form 214 to show this correction. The regulation states that if a Soldier is in an entry level status (ELS) at the time of PDES processing the DD Form 214 will describe service as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003529
The applicant requests his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 20 February 1990, the applicant's company commander notified him that he was intending to take action to discharge him for the commission of a serious offense based on his being medically diagnosed as drug (cannabis and alcohol) dependent. On 28 February 1990, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, due...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003531
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged by reason of "for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial" with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003532
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 20 February 1997 and 17 February 2006, and the General Officer Memoranda of Reprimand (GOMORs) which apply to these Article 15s from his official military personnel file (OMPF). On 20 July 2008, his commander initiated discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), paragraph 14-5a(1) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003537
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). He was denied compensation for his bilateral elbow conditions. _______ _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 | 20110003538
The applicant states he just received the medal from France and it needs to be added to his military records. The 2011 letter from the Consul General of France which shows the applicant was awarded the Legion of Honor Medal from France is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to add this foreign decoration to his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Legion of Honor Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003541
The applicant requests, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). There are no orders in the applicants military service record that show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. _______ _ X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003544
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003544 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003546
BOARD DATE: 30 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003546 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 August 1968 shows award of the Parachutist Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Ranger Tab, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Air Medal, Purple Heart, and one overseas service bar. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003551
The applicant requests, in effect, the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003556
BOARD DATE: 18 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003556 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, this Record of Proceedings will be filed in the applicant's official military personnel file to clear up any questions that may arise regarding his DOB. _______ _ 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 | 20110003557
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and 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 the 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. He was awarded the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003562
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The instructions show for: (1) item 26 enter decorations awarded or authorized during the period covered by the DD Form 214, omitting authorities cited therein; (2) item 27 enter chronologically each wound received as the result of enemy action during the period covered by the DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003564
The applicant requests correction of his 30 June 1995 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he retired in the rank of first sergeant (1SG). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant's DD Form 214 is correct as prepared in accordance with Army Regulation 635-5 in that he separated from active duty in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003565
The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he qualified and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, but his DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded any bronze service stars to signify campaign participation credit. c. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), based on the available evidence it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal and correct his DD Form 214 to show the award. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003569
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by documenting his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) and all awards due based on this service. The applicant states he served in the Gulf War and was authorized awards based on this service; however, neither his SWA service nor the awards he earned as a result of this service were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003573
The applicant states the reason for his separation on his DD Form 214 is listed as unsatisfactory performance when in fact the reason for his discharge was failure of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). During this counseling, the applicant was advised that separation action would be initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance based on his APFT failures. The evidence of record confirms the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003574
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his first name as "Meridith" instead of "Meredith." The applicant provides of his: * Medicare Health Insurance card * Certificate of Live Birth * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 9 December 1962 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 May 1963 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his...