ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015067
He states: a. he has received the previous decision of the Board and was denied award of the Vietnam Service Medal since he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Service members who earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Vietnam between 1 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015072
The applicant's immediate commander notified him by memorandum that he was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) due to unsuitability for military service based on unsatisfactory performance, previous AWOL, inability to be rehabilitated through counseling and conviction, and the recommendation of the psychiatrist. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015081
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his DD Form contains an incorrect SSN; however, his medical records and his personnel records reflect the correct SSN that is depicted by his Social Security Card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 that his SSN is the same as that depicted on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015082
BOARD DATE: 1 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015082 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his record to show he received a general discharge (GD). The applicant's complete military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015085
The applicant requests his record be corrected to show authorization of a bronze service star with his Parachutist Badge. The applicant states he is authorized a bronze service star with his Parachutist Badge based on his combat jump in Panama in December 1989. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Panama with the 82nd Signal Battalion in December 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015086
He states his SSN as shown on his DD Form 214 is obviously in error and is inconsistent with his Internal Revenue Service tax records, the Social Security Administration, and other official agencies' records. The other few active duty related documents in his records containing an SSN show it as X7X-XX-XX7X. _______ _ 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 | 20110015091
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: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 or 3 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Armor Crew Badge * All additional individual or unit awards or decorations to which he is entitled for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015094
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * any additional unit awards to which he is entitled 2. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015095
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 * Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015097
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Vietnam Service Medal with 3 or 5 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * medals for his service in Germany * all unit awards he is authorized for his Vietnam service 2. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) the following units,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015098
The applicant provides: * orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * a photograph CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, the orders do not indicate that he was wounded during the action. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015099
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for the period 25 February 1969 through 3 October 1970 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. However, his RVN unit was not cited for this award during his period of service with his unit. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015100
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, service medical records, DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), and orders for the Bronze Star Medal. His DA Form 20 contains no entries indicating he was wounded in action and there is no evidence in his OMPF that indicates he was ever recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart or that he was treated for a combat-related wound. Therefore, the evidence is insufficient to correct his record to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015101
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with a separation date of 8 January 1967: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * marksmanship badges * any decorations awarded to his unit while he was in the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015102
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As such, it would serve the interest of justice to amend item 6 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 and show his unit as Headquarters Company, 308th Engineer Battalion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 6 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 by deleting the entry Reconnaissance Company, 803rd Tank Destroyer Battalion and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015103
The applicant requests correction of item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), Pistol Bar (.45 Caliber), Machine Gun Bar (M-60), and Shot Gun Bar * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015104
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. As a result, there is insufficient evidence to grant the requested relief. _______ _ 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 | 20110015105
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. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015106
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), the Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, his expert marksmanship badge and any other unit awards he is entitled to receive. He had served 1 year, 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015109
The applicant states: * he performed more than 25 combat hours in Vietnam and he was awarded the Air Medal * during training in Hawaii for the Shot Gun Platoon, he had a Class III physical which should be in his medical records * he was trained as an aerial door-gunner with the Shot Gun Platoon * he participated in six campaigns during his service in Vietnam * he was a Military Police (MP) officer with the 560th MP Company for base security and a standby door-gunner; he was an MP not a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015110
The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry on active duty lists the SSN the applicant claims is incorrect in item 2 (SSN). The orders and documents in the applicant's military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) that contain an SSN list the same SSN that is entered on the DD Form 4 and DA Form 2-1. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time contains the SSN listed throughout his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015122
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that his conduct and efficiency ratings were "excellent." Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015124
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge. On 19 September 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20110015125
Item 24 (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, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. There is no official documentation to show the applicant was wounded or that he received treatment for wounds as a result of hostile action; therefore, the evidence is insufficient to base award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015126
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he received two awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). On 18 January 1971, Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam, issued General Orders Number 137, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for meritorious achievement during the period 14 March to 17 August 1970. In the absence of general orders showing the applicant received two awards of the BSM, there is no basis for granting the relief he requests.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015127
The applicant requests a second tour in Vietnam be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 27 February 1972. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 February 1972. The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015133
His complete service and/or VA medical records are not available for review with this case. Such disabilities must be compensated by the VA and rated at least 10% disabling. The applicant has submitted evidence to show that his PTSD and foot injuries were service related.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015134
The applicant requests correction of the characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 December 1988 to show honorable instead of uncharacterized. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states a DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty service. It further provided that the characterization of service of Soldiers separated under this chapter who are in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015135
The applicants DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence in the applicants OMPF showing he was ever awarded an infantry MOS or served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size. _______ _ __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 | 20110015137
Counsel requests removal of his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the period 26 January 2008 through 4 August 2008 from the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System) states an evaluation report accepted by Headquarters, Department of the Army and included in the official record of a rated Soldier is presumed to be administratively correct; have been prepared by the properly designated rating officials; and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015138
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015138 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Notwithstanding the statement by the AMEDD Special Pay Branch Chief that the applicant entered active duty on 9 June, U.S. Army Human Resources Command Orders A-05-014715, dated 17 May 2010, show he entered active duty on 13 June 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015139
The applicant requests that his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with V Device be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states that given his combat experience in Vietnam and his award of the BSM with V Device he should have been awarded the CIB. He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015141
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record does not contain any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing his medical conditions were the result of combat or the simulation of war. The available medical records show he was diagnosed with an abnormal fusion between the luntae and triquetrum bones and wrist pain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015142
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 12 September 1967 through 27 July 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015143
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Purple Heart 9. The evidence of record does not show he was disqualified from receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 7 July 1967 through 3 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015145
There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within the 15-year statute of limitations of that board. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the applicant an Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015147
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states the "Vietnam Campaign Ribbon" is not shown on his DD Form 214 and the form does not show he served in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214: * VSM with one silver service star * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015150
There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart: * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show a combat wound or injury * His records do not contain general orders awarding him the Purple Heart * His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty listing * The Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS) maintained by the U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015152
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that his middle name is Calvin instead of Crowford. 2. The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States and served under the middle name of Crowford his entire period of 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 | 20110015158
7. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the Air Medal pertaining to the applicant. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that the Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015159
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect that the last digit of his social security number (SSN) is a "7." He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that the last digit of his SSN is a "5." The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015166
Paragraph 1-40 of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3991, provides that any enlisted member who is credited with extraordinary heroism in line of duty who retires after 20 or more years active Federal service is entitled to 10% increase in retired pay, subject to the 75% limit on total retired pay. Evidence also shows he was placed on the TDRL on 8 November 1967 after completing 6 years, 11 months, and 21 days of creditable active service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015169
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) * Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster * Air Medal (AM) with "V" Device and Numeral 7 * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with one silver and two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * RVN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015171
There is no evidence in the available records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 2 August 1967 to 21 August 1969 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 6 June 1968 and adding it to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015173
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 XXX-XX-X3XX. There is no evidence of record that shows he ever presented XXX-XX-X3XX as his SSN or used this SSN during his active service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110015173 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110015173 3 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015177
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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicants military personnel service records show that: * he was convicted by a summary court-martial * he was convicted by three special courts-martial * he received three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015179
The applicant requests the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). This pamphlet shows the 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 53, dated 1970. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015181
The WD AGO Form 100 provided does not contain information indicating the FSM was wounded as a result of hostile actions. Regrettably, in the absence of evidence showing the FSM was wounded as a result of hostile action, that he received medical treatment by medical personnel for such injuries, and this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidence available to support award of the Purple Heart in this case. The Board wants the applicant and all others...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015183
The applicant states his military record incorrectly shows the third digit of his SSN as 5 instead of 8. He goes on to state the Social Security Administration corrected the error when he first exited the Army and he never thought it would be an issue until now. The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN contained a 5 as the third digit at the time of his induction and throughout his entire period of service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015185
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant states that he served two tours in Korea and desires to be awarded the KDSM at this time.