ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005830
BOARD DATE: 27 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005830 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was promoted to the rank/pay grade of SFC/E-7 effective on the date of retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 June 2009 to show his rank/pay grade as SFC/E-7 with an effective date of pay grade of 21 June 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005833
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 8 May 1969 using his Army service number. This DOB is consistent with the date that is documented throughout his military record. According to the available evidence the SSN that is shown on the applicant's DD Form 214 does not reflect the SSN that he was inducted with and served under.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005835
The applicant states he served in Qatar on temporary duty (TDY) from 16 to 22 November 2008 and he would like an entry on his DD Form 214 to show this service. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service in Qatar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to block 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry "Service in Qatar from 20081116 - 20081121."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005837
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Item 14 of his DD Form 214 shows he completed the 11-week Military Police Course in December 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005838
His other military records were burned at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) fire in 1973. The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicant's contention that he should be awarded the Purple Heart and his military record should be corrected to show this award for wounds received in Germany during World War II had been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005841
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending 28 June 1990 to show San Antonio, TX as his home of record (HOR). The applicant states he changed his HOR while in the Army, but the change is not reflected on this DD Form 214. There is no basis for changing a properly-constituted DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005844
The applicant states he did not receive a Purple Heart after receiving shrapnel a wound to his head during combat. The applicant's military records are not available for review. The available evidence does not support his contention that he is authorized the award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005845
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * any Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Valorous Unit Award (VUA), or Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005849
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Additionally, Appendix V of USARV 672-1 provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005852
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 October 2010 to show the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) and 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 24 August 2006 through 20 December 2008, b. deleting the Army Achievement Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005853
The applicant requests the Navy Unit Commendation be added to item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and the entry "USN/USMC PRES [Presidential] UNIT CITATION" be removed. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Navy Unit Commendation citation for I Marine Expeditionary Force * I Marine Expeditionary Force Navy Unit Commendation Unit List * Email, dated 18 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005855
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 September 2008 to show the Bronze Star Medal and shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (SSI-FWTS). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Bronze Star Medal to item 13 of this DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110005855 3 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005857
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct: a. item 12, block f, of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show this foreign service; and b. item 18 to show he served in SWA from 1 October 1990 through 15 April 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the current entry in item 12, block f, of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005858
His military service records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 15 December 1965. Should the applicant obtain a copy of his medical records or some other form of documentation which show his injuries were a result of hostile action and were treated by medical personnel, he can use that documentation as new evidence to resubmit his request. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005861
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge. He was sentenced to be discharged from the service with a BCD, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement at hard labor for 1 year. 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 | 20110005863
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005863 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 AR2010008011 on 14 October 2010. The applicant stated, in the original Record of Proceedings, that his undesirable discharge was due to a personal reason, "Pride."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005870
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-XXX9. His records also contain a copy of his social security card reflecting the correct SSN. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100017326 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110005870 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005875
On 2 May 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms 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 service characterized as "under conditions other than honorable." Records show he was 21 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005876
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records do not contain any evidence that indicate he was ever awarded the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005877
The applicant states that he was awarded the CIB while serving in Operation Desert Storm and it was not entered on his DD Form 214. Accordingly, it should be awarded at this time and added 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: * Adding his awards of the CIB and AGCM to his DD Form 214 * Deleting his award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal from his DD Form 214 * Adding the award of the KLM-SA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005882
The separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed that the applicant be discharged from the U.S. Army under the provisions of AR 635-200, paragraph 5-13, with an Honorable Discharge Certificate. (1) The psychologist completed his evaluation of the applicant more than seven years after the applicant's discharge from the Army. The evidence of record shows that such a diagnosis, that met the criteria for administrative separation, was made by an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005883
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his total active service in block 22 (Statement of Service). The applicant states block 22 of his DD Form 214 shows he only served 6 months and 22 days of active service which is less than that shown for his foreign and/or sea service. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), and DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005884
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last name spelled as Greene instead of Green. He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM) with Device (1960), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005885
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 October 1963. There is no available order or other available evidence showing the applicant was awarded the 1st award of 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 from item 26 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005887
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign 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 | 20110005890
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Counsel requests that the applicant's discharge be upgraded to honorable due to his good conduct while in the service of his country. On 2 May 1960, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005892
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's record to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. Before the law was amended in October 2000, a member must have made the election within 90 days of receiving the notification of eligibility to receive retired pay at age 60 or else wait until he/she applies for retired pay and elect to participate in the standard SBP. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005893
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (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 records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005895
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 September 1989 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. While the applicant's medical records are not available for review, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005896
On 30 September 2010, the applicant made application to the court to amend its previous order by showing that the FSM fraudulently submitted a spouse concurrence statement declining SBP coverage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. In September 2010, the applicant requested the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005900
On 21 January 1995, she was honorably discharged due to completion of required active service. Service in excess of the RCP and/or a local bar to reenlistment are instances in which a person would be issued a code of RE-3 at the time of separation. 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 | 20110005901
The applicant states he deserves the Purple Heart because he was wounded as a result of hostile action, on 12 June 1969, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. _______ _ _______ ___ 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 | 20110005902
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 8 May 1978, he was discharged accordingly. _______ _ 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 | 20110005903
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart 2. The applicant contends his records should be corrected 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: a. adding the following awards to the list of awards in item 33 of the applicants WD AGO Form 53-55: * Purple Heart * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005910
A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, which is an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973, failed to reveal any orders for additional awards of the Air Medal pertaining to the applicant. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to add the 2d through 20th awards of the Air Medal to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005912
His DA Form 20 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. 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 Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 5 June 1967 through 4 February 1970; c. adding to item 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005913
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 the interest of justice to do so. His DD Form 214; DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center Letter Orders Number 11-1285453, dated 24 November 1971; and at least three other documents in his military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005915
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 15 October 1963 to show his Vietnam service and campaign awards. The evidence of record based on a TAG message, special orders, and his DD Form 214 shows he served 1 year in Vietnam during the period February 1962 to February 1963. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005916
There is no evidence in the available record and he has not provided any evidence showing his unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award or Presidential Unit Citation. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following to items 24 of his DD Form 214: Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and one silver...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005917
The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded on 21 July 1970 as a result of hostile action. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Purple Heart and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 21 July 1970, b. deleting the ARCOM (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) and the VSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005918
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request were approved he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows on 15 January 1981 he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, administrative discharge - conduct triable by court-martial, with issuance of an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005919
The applicant's military personnel records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged on 17 April 1970 for conviction by a civil court under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Misconduct). 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. Therefore, the Board determined the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005929
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 "XXX-XX-X4XX" instead of "XXX-XX-X1XX." The applicant states: * His SSN is incorrect on his DD Form 214 * The seventh digit of his SSN should be "4" 3. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-X1XX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005933
BOARD DATE: 3 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005933 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 January 2008, charges were preferred against the applicant for: * committing sodomy with a child under the age of 12 between 1 May and 12 November 2005 * on divers occasions between 1 May and 12 November 2005, committing an indecent act on a female under the age of 16 * desertion from 16 September 2007 to 3 January 2008 4. Article 71(c) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005934
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 17 October 1972, the applicant was assigned to the 3rd Adjutant General Company, 3rd Infantry Division, located in Schweinfurt, FRG. On 23 September 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005938
BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005938 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005939
The applicant requests correction to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show in effect the addition of the Distinguished Unit Citation (now known as the Presidential Unit Citation). Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 lists the: * Philippine Liberation Ribbon * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal * World War II Victory Medal 9. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005940
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge 2. His reconstructed records do not contain official orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, or the Parachutist Badge. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains correcting his DD Form 214 to show the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005945
The applicant requests the records of her former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A), permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. The applicant would have to provide a signed and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005947
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 30 September 2010, to show he was released from active duty on 24 October 2010. The applicant's record does not contain the orders that placed him on active duty. It states a DD Form 214 will be prepared for each Reserve Component Soldier completing 90 days or more of continuous active duty for training.