ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006057
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 April 2010 to show the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars. He submitted a memorandum from Headquarters, 84th Training Command, dated 2 December 2011, Subject: Awarding of Campaign Star during Operation Iraqi Freedom for the applicant authorizing him the wear of two bronze service stars for his participation in campaigns while he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006058
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he enlisted for a PSEB for 3 years in military occupational specialty (MOS) 21E (Heavy Construction Equipment Operator) and later transferred to a vacant position in MOS 74D (Chemical Operations Specialist) that had been vacant for 3 years. On 8 March 2012, the NGB denied the applicants request for an exception to policy to retain his PSEB based on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006063
The applicant states: a. he was awarded the ARCOM on 10 March 1970; however it is not recorded on his DD Form 214; b. two days prior to leaving Vietnam, he was awarded the BSM containing the statement "orders to follow"; c. while he received the actual BSM, he never received the order; and d. he recently learned that subsequent to his active duty service, his unit was authorized and awarded two VUAs and the RVNGC during his period of service with that unit. His DD Form 214 issued on 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006064
It shows that during his service with: a. The evidence of record shows he served in Lebanon from 1 August to 5 October 1958, a qualifying period for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * issuing an appropriate document listing the FSM's following authorized awards: * Bronze Star Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006065
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests award of Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for non-combat related heroic achievement to his late father and its addition to his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge). The applicant provides: * FSM's 1937 and 1938 Citizen's Military Training Camp certificates * FSM's 1937 Special Commendation for Merit certificate * FSM's Civilian Conservation Corps Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006068
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he held the rank/pay grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 while serving in Korea and issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) 2. The evidence of record shows item 3 of the applicant's DD Form 214 correctly shows he was promoted to the temporary rank/pay grade of PFC/E-3 effective 25 October 1951 which was the highest grade he held and served in on active duty. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006072
(2) Army Regulation 15-80, paragraph 2-5 states "one specific act of misconduct may or may not form the basis for a determination that the overall service in that grade was unsatisfactory, regardless of the period of time service in grade." He provided the following documents which indicate he was serving in the rank of SFC/E-7: a. award certificate, dated 30 September 1987, awarding him the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service from 11 August 1987 to 24 August 1987; b. award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006073
The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request because the applicant was not a member of the service on or after 1 August 2009. The applicant in this case had more than 20 years of service upon his retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer the benefit because the law requires Soldiers to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006080
The applicant requests that his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states that he received the CIB but it is not recorded on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the SWASM from his DD Form 214 * Adding the SWASM with two bronze service stars, the CIB, the KLM-K, and the KLM-SA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006083
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his entry date on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 29 January 1980. The 3 days he was in the DEP is accounted for in item 12e of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006085
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of the Army Commendation Medal listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 May 1991. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence in the applicant's records to indicate he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006090
The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge on 23 July 1981 and requested a personal appearance before that board. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006092
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 18 May 1973 in accordance with 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. The applicant's contention that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded because he had a disability and he was verbally abused by an officer was carefully considered. There is no evidence of record, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006094
The applicant states effective 18 April 1961, at the request of his company commander, he served as a SGT/E-5, training SGT until his release from active duty on 6 July 1961. The evidence of record shows at the time the applicant was separated, on 6 July 1961, he held the rank of SP4/E-4 (T). The evidence of record does not show and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was promoted to SGT/E-5 prior to his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006096
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show an additional bronze service star for wear on his Korean Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006104
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 add the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). Permanent Orders 115-06, dated 24 April 2008, awarded the MUC to Company B, 1st Battalion, 194th Armored Regiment for meritorious service during the period 27 November 2006 to 10 November 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006106
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show his medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006107
The applicant requests award of the Army of Occupation Medal with "Korea" Clasp. The applicant's complete 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 Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp to his WD AGO Form 53-55 * issuing the applicant the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006108
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests seven courses be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 July 1995. Item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 does not show he completed any military courses during this period of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006113
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show St. Croix Falls, WI as his place of birth. __________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 | CY2012 | 20120006122
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 10 January 1948. At the time of his induction he indicated on all of the documents in his records that contain his handwriting that his DOB was 30 January 1946. His DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 30 January 1946, the same date that is reflected throughout his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006125
The applicant requests reconsideration of her earlier request for correction of her military records to show her nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was set aside, all rights and privileges were restored, the NJP was expunged from her record, and she was advanced to specialist/pay grade E-4. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant accepted NJP and was reduced to pay grade E-2. The governing regulation clearly states that NJP for Soldiers in the grade of E-4 and below, with less than 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006126
On 30 November 1969, the applicant was retired from active duty. Records show the applicant participated in five 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. deleting from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 1969 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. showing, in addition to the awards already-shown on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 1969,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006132
The applicant requests: * the dishonorable character of service her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), received be upgraded * the FSM's Bronze Star Medal be mailed to her 2. The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, clemency in the form of a general discharge or an honorable discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006137
Counsel states and makes her request based on the following: * the FSM sustained wounds as a result of hostile action as listed in the requirements for award of the PH in Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) * his Prisoner of War (POW) Rating Decision from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) states his rating was based on incurred combat-related wounds * it is obvious the VA has a record of his combat-related service; otherwise the VA would not have made such an affirmation *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006142
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP)) dated 6 September 2001 from his Official Military Personnel File (now known as the Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR)). The applicant states he received NJP in September 2001 and it was directed to be filed in the restricted section of his AMHRR; however, in reviewing his records for his first selection for Sergeant First Class he noticed that the record of NJP was filed in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006143
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 1059 (Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) dated 7 April 2000 from his Official Military Personnel File (now known as the Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR)). The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 7 March 1995 for a period of 8 years and training as a ground surveillance radar operator. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that an error or injustice exists in her case, there appears to be no basis to grant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006145
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) (now known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)) by: a. setting aside the punishment and removing the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 8 July 2005, from his AMHRR; b. reinstating him on the 2005 Colonel (COL) U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Promotion List; and c. promoting him to the rank/grade of COL/O-6 with the appropriate retroactive date of rank (DOR). The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006147
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The applicant's military record shows he was ordered to active duty in support Operation Iraqi Freedom as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006153
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him this medal and add it 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 amending his DD Form 214 as shown below: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 2 February 2006 through 1 February 2009; b. deleting the current entry in item 12f and adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006156
A National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-6-R (Annex X to DD Form 4 (Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Addendum Army National Guard of the United States)), dated 14 March 2007, shows in Section III - Bonus Amount and Payments the applicant enlisted for a $7,500.00 bonus, less taxes, to be paid in a lump sum and processed for payment on the date reenlistment or contract extension takes effect. The advisory official concluded that the Reenlistment/Extension Bonus Addendum the applicant signed on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006157
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant provides: * memorandum, Early Reserve Retirement Eligibility for Disabled Members of the Selected Reserve * memorandum, Referral for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Medical Retention Board (MMRB) (Applicant) * memorandum, Medical Physical Documentation Review for (Applicant) * June and September 2004 DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile) * memorandum, Notification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006160
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the: * Legion of Merit (2nd Award) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with "Arrowhead" * Valorous Unit Award * Special Forces (SF) Tab 2. This period of service entitles him to award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and correction of his records to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006162
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her rank and pay grade as specialist four (SP4)/E-4 and a different mailing address after separation. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), paragraph 2-1, states, "the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006165
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006165 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decisions regarding his requests for award of the Purple Heart for a shell fragment wound he contends he received in the Republic of Vietnam, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show this award. The DD Form 214 he was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006177
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal. Although his records are void of official orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal the entry on his DA Form 2-1 is accepted as sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show the award. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120006177 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006180
The evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam. d. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), based on the available evidence it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal and correct his DD Form 214 to show the award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006182
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 record contains several DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action) ranging in date from 21 October 1981 to 19 January 1982. The separation packet and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not available for review in this case; however, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006183
On 20 October 1977, his immediate commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program). On 25 October 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of failure to meet acceptable standards for continued military service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006186
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add his combat service, foreign service, and training/education. DFAS records show the applicant served in Afghanistan from 27 June 2002 to 20 January 2003 and then in Kuwait/Iraq from 1 March 2003 to 22 October 2003 for a total of 1 year, 3 months, and 16 days of foreign service. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006190
On 20 July 1970, the applicant's commander recommended her discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 8 (Discharge of Enlisted Women - Marriage, Pregnancy, or Parenthood), section III (Pregnancy). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, provides the specific authorities, reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPN to be entered on the DD Form 214. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006195
Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the applicant was wounded and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows he was wounded in action or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The applicant's record contains no medical treatment records or other documents that confirm the applicant was wounded as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006202
On 2 June 2009, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened at Fort Huachuca, AZ, and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was diagnosed as having the medically-unacceptable conditions of lumbar back pain and pelvic girdle pain and the medically acceptable conditions of hypertension, headaches, and mental health issues (sleep disorder, major depression, and anxiety). The Army rates only conditions determined to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The entry of a combat wound in the SGO records combined with the Bronze Star Medal certificate support a finding the applicant was wounded in action, received treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official record on 23 March 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006206
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available medical records show that the applicant was diagnosed with trench foot at the time in question by competent military medical authorities. 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 to show the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006209
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from 13 November 1963 to 8 January 1964. However, his DD Form 214 only shows his Vietnam service. 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 item 26 of his DD Form 214: * National Defense Service Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * two bronze service stars for wear on his previously-issued Vietnam Service Medal * Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006210
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 September 1960. His DA Form 24 (Service Record), the only document in his records other than his DD Form 214 containing his SSN, shows his SSN as XX9-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006217
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 November 1990 be corrected to show he was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield. It appears he may have been ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield; however, in the absence of any corroborating evidence there is simply an insufficient basis on which to correct the records at this time. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006235
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006235 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. His DD Form 214, Item 3 (SSN), lists the SSN he used throughout his military service and shown on all documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006238
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. Her DD Form 214 shows she was discharged on 6 July 2007 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...