ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014468
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). It states the three basic requirements for the CIB are as follows: a. be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, b. be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and c. actively participate in such ground combat. While showing the applicant served in an infantry MOS for a short period while assigned to a qualifying infantry unit in the RVN, the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014469
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he was released from active duty on 30 September 2009. The applicant states that the Post 9/11 GI Bill became law on 1 August 2009 and while he was still on active duty on 4 August 2009 he called the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits toll free number to ask how to apply for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014472
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as "Lewisville, TX 75067" instead of "Cool, CA 95614." His son is now attending college in TX and he would qualify for educational benefits if the HOR is changed from CA to TX. By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, and there is no authority to change the HOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014490
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his Home of Record (HOR) as Texas. By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of enlistment or induction and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014491
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). However, the DD Form 214 he was issued for his period of active duty ended prior to his qualifying period of service for the NDSM; therefore, there is no basis for adding the NDSM to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 August 1989. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which confirms his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014492
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided no evidence which shows he served in Korea during the period 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954. Since his DD Form 214 shows his most significant duty assignment was located in Korea, he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014496
The applicant states he was separated on temporary records at the time of his discharge and his DD Form 214 does not reflect his service in Vietnam or his awards. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows no foreign service, no awards, and no education and training completed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the entry "3 years, 5 months, and 2 days" to block 22c (Foreign and/or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014498
However, they required official documentation, such as general orders assigning him personally to flying duties in Vietnam, DA Form 759-1 (Individual Flight Record and Individual Flight Certificate-Army), or USARV Form 131-R (Awards and Qualification Record) (Air Medal). Without copies of his flight records they could not award him the Air Medal. As he was previously advised by HRC, Awards and Decorations Branch, he must provide documentation, to include general orders assigning him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014499
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Overseas Service Ribbon * Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon 2. The Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who successfully completed annual training or active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014501
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014502
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 March 1992: * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait 2. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 July 1992 * DD Form 215, dated 10 April 1995 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014506
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 25 June 1968 to 25 June 1969, which is correctly shown on his DD Form 214. The ABCMR does not grant requests for the correction of records solely for the purpose of making the applicant eligible for VA. Every case is individually decided based upon its merits when an applicant requests a correction to his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014508
The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered active duty at the Medical Field Service School (MFSS), Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), Fort Sam Houston, TX. He provides: * DD Form 214 * Letter Order A-06-190, dated 12 June 1967 * DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His letter of appointment and Oath of Office are the documents authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014510
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This letter notified the FSM that he had completed the required years of service and would be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60. There is no documentation in the FSM's available records that shows he elected to participate in the Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) after receiving his 20-year letter in 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014515
General Orders Number 101, Fort Rucker, Alabama, dated 8 December 1966, awarded the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 December 1965 to 16 January 1967. Records show that the applicant participated in seven campaign periods during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Good Conduct Medal to his DD Form 214 ending on 16 January 1967; b. deleting the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014518
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and any other medals and decorations that may have been given for Operation Desert Storm. The applicant provides no evidence. In the absence of evidence that the applicant actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014520
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal. The applicant states: * While serving in Vietnam he spent enough time in the air to earn the Air Medal * He logged lots of air time from 6 September 1967 to 10 July 1968 during his tour in Vietnam * He primarily went from one ambush/fight to another 3. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014521
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the applicant's reconstructed records and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter of official record. A disability decision rendered by the VA does not establish entitlement to award of the Purple Heart as it does not show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014522
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no indication the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15 year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014527
Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to the 174th Aviation Company during the period this unit was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014531
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all authorized and/or awarded decorations. The applicant provides copies of the inside cover and first page of his official passport issued in March 1971; pages 10 and 11 of his passport showing his visa for Laos; a letter of thanks and praise from the Adjutant, White House Communications Agency, dated 2 October 1972; and seven photocopies of pictures presumably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014532
Item 38 (Highest Grade Held) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 contains the entry "PRIVATE." 6, dated 23 May 1945 that commanders may waive the requirements of an authorized vacancy to appoint temporarily to the next higher grade any enlisted person below the first pay grade who is returned to United States military control from a status of: (1) internee, (2) missing in action, (3) evading capture in enemy held territory, or (4) prisoner of war (including those repatriated under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014536
On 10 May 1969, the applicant was discharged accordingly. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, in view of the foregoing, the applicant's military service record should be corrected to show he was honorably discharged, effective 10 May 1969, under the extraordinary provisions of Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014538
BOARD DATE: 31 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014538 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award. _______ _ 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 | 20110014541
Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge under the provisions chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 8 July 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, and directed that he be reduced to the lowest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014542
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014542 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders contained in the applicants official military records showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while he was in the Army. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014543
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. His record does not contain orders for the Bronze Star 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 Combat Infantryman Badge and b. amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 to delete the "Vietnam Service Medal" and add the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014552
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. On 15 August 1980, he was honorably discharged at the completion of his required service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: His record is void of any evidence to show he qualified with the hand grenade; therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Marksmanship Qualification Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014555
It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action. It also states in order to award the PH there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014559
The applicant requests award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award and the Army Achievement Medal. 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 period 4 October 1979 through 3 October 1982 * adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014560
The applicant, the brother of the deceased former service member, requests correction of the FSM's military records to show his home of record (HOR), as Hinsdale (Berkshire), MA. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows in: * item 3 (HOR) the entry - "P.O. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to correct Item 21 of his DD Form 214 to show Hinsdale, Berkshire, MA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014561
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record also includes a DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) and permanent orders which show his SSN as xxx-xx-xx3x. 3. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 93.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014565
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge, removal of the narrative reason for separation, change of his reentry eligibility (RE) code to allow him to reenter military service, and entitlement to his educational benefits. The evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. By...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014575
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014575 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * The FSM's U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Notification of Eligibility for Retirement Pay at Age 60 (20-year Letter) * Orders * DFAS printout titled Summary of Retired Pay Account * A certificate of death * A letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY * A letter from the National Personnel Records Center CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014577
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the ARCOM to item 13 of her DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20110014582
He states that he retired from active duty on 31 October 2009 and he was eligible to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the TEB provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill because he had an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010, with no additional service required. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 September 1988 and he was honorably retired on 31 October 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014583
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014587
He also request correction of the general orders and certificate that awarded him the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device to show his Service Number (SN) as "USXXXXXX3" instead of "USXXXXXXX9" (the number 3 instead of the number 9 in the ninth digit). Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his service with the 1st Engineer Battalion, in Vietnam, his unit was awarded the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014590
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his middle name as Marcel. 5. Although he provided a birth certificate which shows his middle name as Alfred his service record shows he was inducted into the Army and served on active duty using the middle name/middle initial of Marcel/M. 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014593
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB) and restoration of his rank/grade to specialist four (SP4)/E-4. Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice) states that commanders may impose nonjudicial punishment for the administration of discipline under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ. _______ _ _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 | 20110014594
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 November 2005 to show: * foreign service from 4 December 2000 to 8 December 2003 * the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two campaign stars * the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) * the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * the Unit Supply Course was 8 weeks long * she completed the "LOG 73" course * the German Head Start Course 2. It states for: a. item 12f,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014596
His SF 89, dated 14 September 1968, indicates he suffered a broken collar bone in 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services had been wounded, killed, or who had died as a result of a wound sustained as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014597
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) with an address in Ohio instead of Texas. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his HOR in Columbus, OH. The evidence of record shows he entered the USAR DEP on 20 August 1990 and his HOR was listed as Houston, TX; however, he subsequently entered active duty on 12 September 1990 in Columbus, OH and his contract was corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014600
On 19 March 2003, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b, chapter 14 for patterns of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The applicant did not provide nor do his records contain any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014601
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the Human Resources Command (HRC), Awards and Decorations, Unit Award website, shows the 75th Ranger Regiment, 2d Battalion was awarded Assault Landing Credit (Panama Campaign Participation Credit) for the period 20 December 1989 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) 31, dated 30 November 1992. The evidence of record shows he was assigned to a unit that received assault...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014606
He provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)) * a self-authored statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) and correct his DD Form 214 to show this 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 26 February to 26 August 2004; b. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014608
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, on 26 January 1994, he was discharged with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, due to unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014610
The applicant states: * he served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 3 April 1969 through 2 April 1971 * on 2 February 1970, he incurred and was later diagnosed with residual shell fragment wound, left leg, left foot, left side, and right thigh * his wounds were the result of a fragmentation hand grenade exploding also injuring another Soldier * he received medical treatment at the local medical hospital and he was presented the Purple Heart by a captain assigned to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014611
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for service during World War II. War Department Circular 269-1943 established the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Infantryman Badge to recognize and provide an incentive to infantrymen. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the CIB for his combat service during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014612
He also requests correction of his records to show his current name change. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged from the USAR, effective 23 May 2000. Although his name was changed to J--- J----- on 9 November 2004, his service records show he served in the USAR under the name C---- S------.