ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010635
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show his home of record (HOR) as Sherrodsville, Ohio. Item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) of his DD Form 214 shows Broadview Heights, Ohio. The applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show his HOR record as Sherrodsville, Ohio, was carefully considered and determined to lack merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010638
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders showing the applicant was advanced to a rank/grade higher than private first class/E-3 in the available records. _______ _ _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 | 20110010639
The applicant requests correction of his first name from "Vernond" to "Vernon" on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). However, a copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in his records to show his corrected name. __________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 | 20110010643
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * he entered the Army on 25 August 1976 * his DD Form 214 shows he entered on 29 June 1979 3. Available records contain a copy of the DD Form 214 for his period of active duty service from 25 August 1976 to 28 June 1979.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010649
The evidence from his records and his birth certificate show his birth year as 1946. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214, item 9, to show his birth year as "46." __________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 | 20110010651
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. b. Paragraph 11-2 of chapter 11 (Dishonorable and Bad Conduct Discharge), in effect at the time, provided that a Soldier would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial after completion of the appellate review and after such affirmed sentence had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010652
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the punishment imposed by the 7 February 2009 nonjudicial punishment (NJP) be set aside, that his rank be restored to him, and that the DA Form 2627 be removed from the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicants contention that his NJP was not processed in accordance with the applicable regulation has been noted;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010655
She claims she was improperly reduced to the grade of E-6 due to an unauthorized summary court martial convening authority and evidence which did not prove her guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." The convening authority, a colonel and commander of the 734th Regional Support Group, had the authority to appoint an officer within a pool of officers to serve as the summary court-martial officer. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110010655 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010659
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. She further acknowledged that she understood if she received a character of service which was less than honorable she could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of her discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010661
In accordance with Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Non-Regular Service), paragraph 2-1b(2), in order for a Soldier to be eligible they must "... not have elected to receive disability severance pay in lieu of retired pay at age 60. Reserve personnel involuntarily relieved from active duty who are not eligible for retired pay at time of release, but who are paid readjustment pay under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code 687, are eligible to receive retired pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010665
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) or his request for discharge for the good of the service based on conduct triable by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. There is no evidence the applicant received any further medical treatment for either of his medical conditions after 8 May 2004 through the date he was discharged from active duty on 11 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010667
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show to show a name of "J_____ W_____ P____" instead of "B_____ K______ D_____" and to show the gender as male instead of female. The applicant states the DD Form 214 should reflect the name change and sex change.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010668
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010668 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that his UOTHC discharge should be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions, because there were a lot of errors in the court-martial and that the charges were going to be dropped and everything reinstated. The evidence clearly shows that after the applicant's court-martial was remanded, he admitted his guilt and requested to be discharged in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010669
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 Air Medal with 7th through 9th Oak Leaf Cluster and "V" Device and a certificate of achievement. Copies of certificates of achievement or memoranda of record stating that a certificate of achievement has been awarded and citing the service recognized will be distributed to the official military personnel file. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010670
The applicant provides no additional evidence. A review of his official personnel records failed to show he was injured as a result of enemy action. In the absence of evidence to show he was injured as a result of enemy action and treatment for that injury was made a matter of record, there appears to be no basis to grant his request for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010671
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 April 1972, he was given an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010677
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 10 April 1989, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(b) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct - a pattern of misconduct. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 8 May 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010678
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. General Discharge Certificate (under honorable conditions) may be issued when: * unqualified resignation in circumstances involving serious misconduct * discharge because of serious misconduct, including misconduct for which punishment has been imposed, which renders the officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010680
On 5 August 1991, the applicant's unit commander notified her he was initiating action which could result in separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct for wrongful use of an illegal drug (marijuana). Her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows: * her service was characterized as under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010681
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010681 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was released from active duty in 1968 instead of 1965. It appears he is also requesting correction of his medical records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010682
He returned to his unit on 11 March 1966 for duty as a door gunner until he departed Vietnam on 18 August 1966. b. in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) that he was awarded or authorized the Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart, Air Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Air Crewman Badge [Aircraft Crew Member Badge], National Defense Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Records show the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010683
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Army Good Conduct Medal, and a marksmanship badge. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 22 (MOS) he was awarded MOS 91B2O on 26 November 1968 * item 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010688
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendation, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal (correctly known as the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960)) 4. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010690
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his name as J____ H____ C____ as it appears on his birth certificate. The applicant requests correction of his records to show his name as J____ H____ C____ as it appears on his birth certificate. _______ _ 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 | 20110010691
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Chapter 10 stated a member who was charged with an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, an Undesirable Discharge Certificate was normally furnished an individual who was discharged for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010692
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the KDSM; therefore, he is also entitled to correction of 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 amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 by deleting "Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star" and adding the entries: * Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010693
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add all medals to which he is entitled, in effect, those listed as verified by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) which, in addition to those already shown on his DD Form 214, include: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar * Ranger Tab 2. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010697
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal from 25 September 1951 through 16 September 1963. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010698
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. This Record of Proceedings will be filed in her official military personnel file to document the SSN listed on her social security card and clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the SSN recorded in her military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010699
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 adding the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) to item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010701
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, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Air Medal, and all other awards and unit citations to which he is entitled. The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 March 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010702
Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Additionally, as stated in Army Regulation 635-212, when separation for unfitness was warranted an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010708
The applicant requests the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, and if possible the Bronze Star Medal for his service in World War II (WWII). Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge, but the Combat Infantryman Badge is not listed. There is insufficient evidence on which to base awarding the FSM either the Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010710
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his combat duty. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to him does not show an entry specifying combat duty. The applicant's service in Korea is well-documented in his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010711
The applicant, Mary, a former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. The applicant states: * she and the FSM were married from January 1950 to June 1995 * when he retired in 1973, the FSM elected spouse only SBP coverage * the divorce decree directed the FSM to change his SBP election to former spouse coverage * neither she nor the FSM made a deemed election...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010714
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Individuals could have their discharges upgraded if they met any one of the following criteria: wounded in action; received a military decoration other than a service medal; successfully completed an assignment in Southeast Asia; completed alternate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010718
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 March 1971 to show this award. His DA Form 20 does show he was medically evacuated on 8 July 1969 from Vietnam to Japan. _______ _ 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 | 20110010720
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in item 12f (Foreign Service). His service record contains an award certificate which shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service during the period 23 August 1990 to 1 March 1991 during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm by Order Number 39-157. It states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010721
The applicant requests correction of his final DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. Item 9 (Awards, Decorations & Citations) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device with a line through it. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows general orders awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device which is not shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010727
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010727 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Kuwait (KLM-KU) and Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010730
His records do not show he was granted Federal recognition for this initial appointment. Furthermore, had his Federal recognition date been correct, he would have been eligible for promotion to 1LT effective 13 June 2010 based on attaining 18 months time in grade (TIG) and completion of the BOLC. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending NGB Special Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010737
Naval Reserve have been unable to find a copy of her husband's DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate) and his 20-year letter for selection of RCSBP. She believes the DD Form 1883 and 20-year letter were never sent to her husband, as he would not fail to return a form that was necessary for her and the children to benefit from his many years of service. The FSM's records do not indicate he elected to participate in RCSBP and the applicant has not provided any evidence showing the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010741
The applicant departed Vietnam en-route to the U.S. on 27 November 1968. Although ADCARS does not contain the orders showing he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Casualty Listing shows him as being wounded in action on 18 May 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for exemplary service from 24 January 1967 through 30 November 1968 and amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010744
The applicant requests, in effect, a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show he was retired due to permanent disability. The evidence shows the applicant entered active duty in support of OIF on 16 August 2004 and he was discharged on 7 January 2007 for physical disability. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010749
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 14 August 2009, the ADRB denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010750
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 June 1996 to add the following: * Item 12f (Foreign Service) foreign service for Guantanamo, Cuba * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) all awards and decorations 2. His records contain a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010754
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his original SSN was marked through and he was assigned a temporary identification number (TIN) of 9xx-xx-xxxx. He provided a copy of his social security card which shows his SSN as 4xx-xx-xxxx which is different from the SSN recorded throughout his military records. Although the applicant's social security card shows the SSN of 4xx-xx-xxxx, it appears he did not have confirmation of this information when he processed for induction or during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010757
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge. The applicant states the discharge should be upgraded because he could not kill others. 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 | 20110010758
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). 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. There are no orders in his records awarding him the MSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010762
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 coverage. Army Regulation 15-185 governs operations of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The ABCMR has carefully reviewed the facts of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant and it was determined that no formal hearing is required.