ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005273
The applicant requests correction of Item 10 (Date of Birth) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge). He states his date of birth should be corrected to show 28 November 1923. In the absence of evidence clearly showing an error exists it has been determined the date of birth shown on the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 is correct and no basis has been established to support the change requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005275
On 18 August 1988, the applicant's unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c for serious misconduct based on his multiple drug offenses. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation and directed discharge under other than honorable conditions. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was ordered to active duty from the Army National Guard on 16 January 1951. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005280
The applicant requests correction of his military records by including an incident report. This incident was not recorded in his service records. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his application will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005285
The applicant provides: * order for award of the Meritorious Service Medal with Meritorious Service Medal Certificate * DD Form 214 with an effective date of 20 April 1965 * DD Form 214 with an effective date of 10 May 1973 * DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 October 1979 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 13 of his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 October 1979 indicates that awards from all periods of service are to be included. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005293
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. There is insufficient evidence to award the Combat Infantryman Badge. ____________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 | 20110005294
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence of record shows that at the time the applicant was separated from the Army on 11 November 1976, his name was Ir---- G------ Rocca. _______ _ __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 | 20110005295
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 14 June 2006 * A Physical Disability Information Report CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Her record contains a DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 26 October 2005, which shows her last name as C---s. 6. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110005295 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005296
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 7 December 1971 and 7 January 1972, respectively, his company and intermediate commander recommended approval of his request for discharge for the good of the service with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. His record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing that he had a drug addiction and that he was subsequently denied assistance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005299
The applicant states the campaign periods had not been established for the Vietnam Service Medal at the time he was awarded this medal. Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal * Two overseas service bars * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005300
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. There are no other documents in his record, other than his DD Form 214, that contain the SSN of "xxx-xx-183x." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "xxx-xx-785x."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005301
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 24 July 1967 while in the RVN; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 21 June 1966 through 20 June 1969 and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005302
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 June 2004 to show her newly issued social security number (SSN). It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The evidence of record shows that at the time of the applicant's enlistment in the KYARNG, periods of active duty, and discharge from the KYARNG she served under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005304
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) of 31L1O and his time served in Iraq and Kuwait. He had served 3 years, 1 month, and 1 day of active service. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected by showing in block 12f that he served 1 year, 3 months and 21 days of foreign service and by adding the entry "Service in Kuwait from 20031027 20040220 and 20050122...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005306
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Since the incident the applicant had completely refused to do any duties he was assigned or ordered to do and the applicant stated he just wanted out of the military. On 21 October 1970, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005307
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005307 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * the FSM died on 11 November 1999 * she believes the FSM participated in the SBP * she never received benefits or a letter explaining her right to elect SBP payments 3. Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985 but effective 1 March 1986, required a spouse's written concurrence for a retiring member's election that provided less than maximum spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005308
The DD Form 4 prepared for this reenlistment lists the SN in item 2 using the number 2 as the sixth digit of the numeric portion of the SN. The evidence of record shows clearly the SN entry on the applicant's 27 July 1972 DD Form 214 containing the number "3" as the sixth digit of the numeric portion of the SN was the result of an administrative error. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005309
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to change: * the spelling of his last name from "Dxxxtch" to "Dxxxatche" * his entry date from 1975 to 1974 * his discharge date from 1976 to 1977 2. The DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) that was created at the time he entered the Army shows the spelling of his last name as "Dxxxtch." Therefore, his discharge date is correctly shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005310
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that he served 3 months of active duty while completing basic and advanced individual training which is not reflected on his DD Form 214. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005313
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant began his service in the RVN on 5 June 1969, as evidenced by an entry in item 31 of his DD Form 20. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 30 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the current RVN service dates entry and replacing it with the entry VIETNAM SERVICE FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005320
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Accordingly, on 16 January 1976, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included offense which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005322
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 December 2010 to show he retired by reason of disability in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 or at a minimum specialist (SPC)/E-4 instead of private (PV1)/E-1. d. The temporary grade to which he would have been promoted had it not been for the physical disability for which he is retired, if eligibility for that promotion was required to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005323
The ADRB did not change his RE code, and there is insufficient evidence that would warrant a change to his RE code now. The RE code 3 is a code that can be waived contingent upon the needs of the Service. _______ _ _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 | 20110005325
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. ___________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 | 20110005328
His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 23a his MOS as 94B * item 24 no award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Based on Army Regulation 600-8-22, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge requires service in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit engaged in active ground combat with the enemy. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005331
The applicant requests the two bronze stars shown in the entry "Southwest Asia Service Medal w/2 Bronze Stars" listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states his DD Form 214 states he was awarded 2 bronze stars but he never received them. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of his DD Form 214 as follows: a. deleting the Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005332
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the PH and a query of the NPRC health record tapes from WWII failed to yield any results showing the applicant was wounded in action. Notwithstanding the VA medical evaluation record which was prepared nearly 60 years after the alleged wounding, the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 prepared at the time of his separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005336
There is no evidence of record which shows he served an overseas tour in Korea. Although he contends he served in Korea in 1980, there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence to support that he served an overseas tour in Korea. _______ _ _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 | 20110005341
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005341 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A letter, dated 15 February 2011, from the Chief, CRSC Branch, HRC, wherein they denied his request for reconsideration of their earlier decision to deny his claim for CRSC. CRSC eligibility includes disabilities incurred as a direct result of: * armed conflict (gunshot wounds, Purple Heart, etc) * training that simulates war (exercises, field training, etc) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005343
The applicant states: a. it is very disturbing to know his service to his country, in a place that can only be described as "hell on earth," was not correctly documented thereby causing his entitlements to be questioned; b. he has an official photograph showing that he received the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); he was wearing the CMB and the rank of specialist five (SP5) which is contrary to the Board's Record of Proceedings (ROP) which indicates the highest rank he attained was private...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005349
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The military documents that are on file in his official military personnel file (OMPF) show that he served and was released from the Army under the last name shown on his DD Forms 214. There is no evidence in his service personnel records to show he legally changed his last name while he served in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005353
The applicant states: a. he served during Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield where his unit's critical mission operated in an arduous environment being responsible for casualty reporting, handling the remains of Soldiers killed in action (KIA), suicides, and other fatally injured, all while under continuous barrage by scud missile attacks; b. the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determined the adverse conditions he served under during Desert Storm/Desert Shield along with the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005353
The applicant states: a. he served during Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield where his unit's critical mission operated in an arduous environment being responsible for casualty reporting, handling the remains of Soldiers killed in action (KIA), suicides, and other fatally injured, all while under continuous barrage by scud missile attacks; b. the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determined the adverse conditions he served under during Desert Storm/Desert Shield along with the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005354
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as "228-XX-XXXX" instead of "579-XX-XXXX." As a result, this is the SSN he held on the date of his REFRAD and item 3 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005357
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's request for a battle field promotion to the rank/grade of specialist five/E-5 was carefully considered; however, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005365
Nevertheless, prior to going AWOL, he earned three honorable discharges and three Army Good Conduct Medals. On 15 September 1992, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL from 6 November 1983 to 7 September 1992. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005367
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 May 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. 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 | 20110005369
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. General orders clearly show the applicant was awarded the Air Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005371
The applicant provides: * Certificate of Marriage * Last Will and Testament of the FSM, dated 8 April 2000 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 memorandum, dated 1 May 2003 * DD Form 2656-5 (Reserve Components Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate), dated 12 June 2003 * Initial 2003 and amended 2010 death certificates * DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity) * 2011 Director...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005372
The applicant's DA Form 24A (Service Record), covering the period of service from 7 December 1948 through 16 October 1951, shows in: a. section 7 (Combat Record): Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) Intervention, First United Nations (UN) Counteroffensive, and CCF Spring Offensive campaigns; b. section 9 (Remarks - Administrative): he was discharged on 16 October 1951, his character and efficiency were both rated as "excellent," and he had 34 months and 10 days of continuous service credit toward...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005373
The applicant requests, reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. 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 AR20090017377, on 1 April 2010. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005375
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005375 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 | 20110005376
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 "298-XX-XXXX" instead of his Army service number (ASN) of "943-XX-XXXX." With the exception of his DD Form 47, his DA Form 20, all orders, and all other documents on file in his official military personnel file (OMPF) prepared...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005377
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse and child coverage. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for Reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. Three options are available: (A)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005379
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 7 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to delete the current entry replace it with the entry 14 December 1945; and b. issuing him a correction to this document to reflect this change.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005381
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM's Enlisted Record shows award of the Purple Heart and "African Campaign Medal" (correctly known as the European-African-Middle-Eastern (EAME) Campaign Medal) in the "Decorations, service medals, citations" section. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from the "Decorations, service medals, citations" section of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005383
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Vietnam Service Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart, CIB, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation, and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards was carefully considered and was determined to have partial merit. The evidence of record shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 16 August 1965 through 5 December 1965;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005384
Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, & Campaigns) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) and Item 13 of his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Army Achievement Medal or the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Achievement Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005386
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that all of his student loans are authorized for repayment under the Army Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). The applicant provides copies of: * Annex L to his DD Form 4 (SLRP Addendum ARNG of the United States) * Letter from Citibank, dated 7 August 2006, informing him of his approved loan for $9,000.00 * Citibank Disclosure Statement, dated 29 August 2006, informing him of his loan payment total (principal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005389
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 18 on the DD Form 214 she received does not show she had service in Iraq. ________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.