ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004615
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 12 April 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004616
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004617
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Chapter 10 of that regulation provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an HD or GD is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004619
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. With respect to the second award of the Air Medal, in the absence of orders to show he was awarded a second award of the Air Medal there is insufficient evidence to grant the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004620
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 23 May 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded his undesirable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP). b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004621
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: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; and c. adding to the awards already listed in item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004622
The applicant states he went into the service with the first name of "Txxxxx" but his birth certificate shows his first name as "Axxxxx." However, a copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File to explain the difference between the first name on his birth certificate and the name that is recorded in his military record. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110004622 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004624
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). At the time of the applicant's separation, the SPD code JHJ was the appropriate SPD code for Soldiers separated for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200. His RE code was assigned based on his discharge under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 due to his unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004625
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not show the Purple Heart and item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 contains no entries. His DA Form 20 does not show he served in Vietnam, that he was wounded due to hostile action, or award of the Purple Heart. There is insufficient evidence in which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004626
It states: * Item 12f From the Enlisted Record Brief, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered in Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period). If the applicant has, or is able to obtain, evidence such as orders and/or pay records showing the exact dates of his deployment and the locations to which he was deployed, he may reapply to the Board for reconsideration. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004629
On 28 May 1985, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 12-14b for misconduct - pattern of misconduct and directed the issuance of 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. Based on his overall record, the applicant's service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct for Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004630
He reenlisted on 24 September 1974 for a period of 5 years. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows he was assigned to Berlin, Germany, during the period 1974/1975; therefore, he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Army Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp (Berlin). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp (Berlin) to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004632
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 615-368, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel by reason of unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004636
He completed 3 years of total active service. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. 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 Air Medal with third oak leaf cluster, and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Air Medal with Numeral 16 and with "V" Device * Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award) * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004637
c. Item 40 (Wounds) shows he sustained fragmentation wounds to his face and neck on 6 June 1969. d. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows award or authorization for the: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device by General Orders Number 2007 * Combat Infantryman Badge by Special Orders Number 337 * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar by Special Orders 138, dated 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004651
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by showing he is authorized award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The applicant was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal based on his service in Afghanistan from 20 September 2002 through 20 March 2003. The applicant also requests that he be provided the orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004654
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Southwest Asia and Haiti and his award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). There is no evidence in the available record and he did not provide any evidence that show he deployed to Haiti. ________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 | 20110004661
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests award of the Purple Heart for injuries his father sustained in World War II (WWII), and correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show this award. As a secondary issue, the applicant requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the: * Rome Liberation Medal (commemorative medal) * World War II Victory Medal * Army of Occupation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004662
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for internal and external injuries received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). c. The SF 600 provided by the applicant shows that on 23 August 1969 he received medical treatment for numerous scrapes, abrasions, and pain resulting from a truck accident. The medical evidence provided by the applicant shows he was injured in a vehicular accident, but does not show that the injuries were the result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004666
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending 31 October 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the seventh and eighth digits of 4 and 8 of the social security number shown in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004667
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was honorably discharged by reason of "alcohol rehabilitation failure." The SPD Code of "JPD" is the correct code for Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of "drug/alcohol rehabilitation failure." The evidence of record shows his RE code was assigned based on the fact that he was separated under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004672
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004672 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090016290, dated 25 March 2010. The Progress Notes are new evidence that will be considered by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004673
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his middle name is "Edward" and the third digit of his social security number (SSN) is "8." The applicant's military records are not available for review. Based on the available evidence, it appears that the applicant served his 3-year enlistment using the middle name of Edwin and a SSN containing a third digit of 9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004676
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 1 December 1964 through 30 November 1966 based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004685
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his service in Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Forge and his service in Turkey in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He deployed to Turkey in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 19 February to 15 April 2003. The applicable regulations provide that the DD Form 214 will be prepared to reflect service in the country to which deployed and the dates deployed for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004689
The applicant provides a Purple Heart Certificate which shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam. His records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 19 June 1969 through 19 March 1971; b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from item 24 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004691
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the last digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) as 9. 2. He had served 3 years, 7 months, and 9 days of active service and his DD Form 214 reflects in block 32 that the last digit of his SSN is a 4. 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004693
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 September 1984, the applicant underwent a physical examination for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel, chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. On 4 October 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 by reason of unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004694
On 27 October 1995, the applicant was informed his application to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge was denied. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial at any time after the charges have been preferred. Although the applicant alleges receiving poor quality medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004697
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. There are no orders or entries present in his records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004701
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * His deployment to Bosnia from September 1998 to 20 March 1999 * Award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Award of the NATO Medal 2. The applicant provides: * His DD Form 214 * Sergeant (SGT) LMG's DD Form 214 * Private (PV2) LDB's DD Form 214 * Specialist (SPC) LME's certificate for award of the NATO Medal * Three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004703
On 3 October 1968, while in Vietnam, Special Orders Number 277, issued by Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, appointing him to the rank/grade of private first class (PFC)/E-3 (Permanent (P)). On 29 October 1969, Special Orders Number 302, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Fort Lewis, ordered his release from active duty effective 29 October 1969. Army Regulation 600-200 also states the temporary appointment of Regular Army enlisted personnel in grade in which computed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004704
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that her records be corrected to reflect her combat service in Iraq from 10 June to 25 September 2003 and that she be authorized the appropriate awards for that service. A bronze service star is authorized for wear with this medal for participation in each credited campaign.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004707
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge, the applicant acknowledged he understood by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of lesser-included offenses that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The applicant provided a statement in support of his request for discharge in which he stated: * he was AWOL for 45 days while assigned to Fort Sill, OK * he voluntarily turned himself...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004708
The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and on 13 July 1978 he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to drug and alcohol rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change to the narrative reason for his separation within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant has failed to show through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004711
Counsel requests: * the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge * a personal appearance hearing 2. Army Regulation 600-8-24, paragraph 1-22b, provides that an officer will normally receive an under honorable conditions characterization of service when the officer's military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Although the applicant and counsel have requested to personally appear...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004716
His military service records are not available to the Board for review. This document shows the 23rd Infantry Regiment was awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for the period 16 September 1950 to 26 October 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected and item 27 of his DD Form 214 be amended to include the: * Purple Heart * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Korea Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004720
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. d. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal at the time of the applicant's separation processing, based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004721
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Board further concluded given the DVA has no authority or obligation to determine fitness for military service, its disability rating decisions were based solely on service connected medical conditions that were not considered unfitting by proper military medical authority. It further shows the USAR Command Surgeon evaluated the applicant's medical record, and other available independent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004724
The DD Form 214 she was issued shows she completed 6 years, 8 months, and 1 day of creditable active military service. The applicant completed 4 months and 17 days of foreign service in Kuwait. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 as follows: * deleting the entry in item 12f and adding "0000 04 17" * adding to item 13 the GWOTEM and GWOTSM * adding to item 18 the entry "SERVICE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004726
The applicant requests correction of his Reentry (RE) code of 3 to a 1 so he may reenter military service. The regulation in effect at the time identified the SPD code of MCF as the appropriate code to assign RA Soldiers separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-17, Army Regulation 635-200, who were separated early to attend school. The SPD/RE Cross Reference Table in effect at the time of the applicant's separation established an RE code of 3 as the proper RE code to assign Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004727
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his pay grade as E-5 and his primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) as 44C2O (Welder). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his pay grade as E-4 and his PMOS as 13A1O. In the absence of evidence to show he was promoted to pay grade E-5 and that PMOS 44C2O was awarded prior to his REFRAD on 14 February 1972, there appears to be no basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004728
The evidence of record confirms the applicant twice served in Iraq, first for 10 months and 9 days from 29 September 2002 to 7 August 2003, and again for 1 year and 15 days from 20 January 2005 to 4 February 2006, as evidenced by award documents in his record and DFAS pay records. Based on the applicants service in Iraq, it would be appropriate to correct item 12f of the DD Form 214 to reflect completion of 1 year, 10 months, and 24 days of foreign service and to correct item 18 by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004729
The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed would be entered in item 24c. The entry in item 29 of the applicant's DA Form 20 which shows he served in Vietnam from 6 October 1963 through 26 September 1964 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to add the entry "Vietnam Service: 6 October 1963 to 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004733
On 10 December 1974, he consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). On 30 December 1974, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service with a general discharge under honorable conditions. He states and his records show he served two tours in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004735
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be changed to "for the benefit of."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004738
The applicant's military record is not available for review. Therefore, the Bronze Star Medal is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized either badge for service 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. deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Bronze Star Medal and; b. adding to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the: * Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) * World War II Victory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004741
The applicant states the Discussions and Conclusions portion of his previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings noted he had signed a letter requesting a delay in promotion on 19 February 2009 after mobilizing and that there was no evidence showing exactly when he accepted promotion. The NGB recommended the applicant's DOR and effective date of promotion to LTC be corrected to 11 February 2009, the date of his mobilization under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004746
Item 1 (Service Number/SSN) of the DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) that was prepared during his enlistment processing shows his SSN as xxx-xx-7664. All but one document on file in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) list his SSN as xxx-xx-7664 and, when required, he authenticated each of the documents with his signature. The only document in his MPRJ that shows his SSN as xxx-xx-1447 is a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data),...