ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006876
He states: * he was sent to 1---8 Blackstone (his home of record (HOR)) on extended leave * his DD Form 214 states he was discharged under honorable conditions 3. Special Order Number 314, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Leonard Wood, dated 10 November 1971, discharged the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with a Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate, by reason of court-martial. Regarding the entry "DISCH WHILE IN AWOL STATUS" on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006877
The PH is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the PH, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. Based on the applicant's award of the CIB, he is also entitled to award of the BSM and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006879
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 only shows his last discharge from the Army, it does not show his two periods of honorable service from May 1979 through October 1985 * his two periods of honorable service override his discharge under other than honorable conditions and, when properly documented, enable him to receive veterans' benefits 3. Consequently, he is not authorized separate DD Forms 214 for his initial period of enlistment and subsequent period of reenlistment because DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006880
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 9 January 1930 instead of 9 January 1929. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty in New York, NY, on 9 January 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006881
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. 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 | 20120006882
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 board's 15 year statute of limitations, or that he ever previously applied to this Board for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006884
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit * correction of his DA Form 4980 (Legion of Merit Certificate) to show his dates of service as 11 July 1977 to 30 June 1981 vice 1 November 1971 to 31 October 1981 2. Meritorious service awards may be awarded upon retirement which may include periods of service longer than that served in the recommending command. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006887
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006887 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In conjunction with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), on 30 September 1966, wherein he listed his SSN with the seventh digit as "9." His records contain a DD Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check), dated 31 October 1966, which shows his SSN with the seventh digit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006888
His immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 31 August 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance with the issuance of a general discharge under honorable conditions. His general discharge is commensurate with his overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006894
Based on this information, the applicant's request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was awarded the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). With respect to the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), this badge is recorded on his DA Form 2-1 and is already listed on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006896
Army Regulation 635-100, in effect at the time of the applicant's retirement, provided the authority for the separation of commissioned and warrant officers from the Active Army. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214. The absence of a voluntary request for retirement in his record indicates he was retired as the result of a reduction in force as indicated in the memorandum to TAPC requesting corrections to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006897
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) - Korea from 4 November 1967 to 3 December 1968. __________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 | 20120006898
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 March 1976 by: * upgrading the characterization of his service from under honorable conditions to honorable * changing the narrative reason for his separation to medical 2. On 14 January 1976, the applicant's unit commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006904
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * two Army Achievement Medals 2. The applicant states: * he served in Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm * he held and served in an infantry specialty while assigned to an infantry unit * he was personally present and under hostile fire while his unit was actively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006907
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected Reserve Component (RC) Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for her. A DD Form 108, dated 19 March 2003, shows the FSM's sister, Carol R. D____, applied for retired pay for the FSM with a beginning date of 24 October 2000. On 19 March 2003, this sister applied for retired pay for the FSM with a beginning date of 24 October 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006908
There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, his record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006910
The applicant requests, in effect: a. his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his service in Vietnam and Korea; and b. award of the Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence in the available records which shows he served in Vietnam or Korea. _______ _ 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 | 20120006914
The applicant's military personnel records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 17 April 1972. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006915
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-0X-XXXX." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows SSN "XXX-2X-XXXX." It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006920
b. Paragraph 2-4 (Completing the DD Form 214) contains item-by-item instructions for completing the DD Form 214. The applicant contends that the name recorded on his DD Form 214 should be corrected because his name was legally changed prior to his release from active duty. _______ _ __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 | 20120006921
Both certificates show he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 29 December 1967 in Vietnam. Individuals who qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal for less than 6 months of service but were wounded as a result of hostile action are also entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006925
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) on his first DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Item 11 (DOB) of the DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment Armed Forces of the United States) prepared during his enlistment processing shows his DOB as "61 May 29." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record clearly shows an error in the DOB entered on the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 May 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006927
During the initial review of the applicant's case the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to confirm the applicant was entitled to award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides a self-authored statement and a newspaper clipping indicating he received some shrapnel wounds in the leg and face as well as a VA Rating Decision which shows he received service connection for a post shrapnel injury to his right forearm. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006930
He contends that he submitted documentation with time stamps showing he had submitted a properly-completed DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting release from the AGR program and reenlistment to active duty on or about 101 days out, which was within the required 90 days out. He contends that this form would not have been necessary until after his release from the AGR. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant had submitted his initial request with what should have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006936
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006940
On 19 January 2012, Headquarters (HQ), 81st Regional Support Command (RSC), Fort Jackson, SC, published Orders 12-019-00002 promoting him to SFC/E-7 with an effective date and DOR of 1 January 2012. c. The applicant was recommended for promotion in MOS 68W on the August 2011 promotion board and elected a distance of 50 miles. Although the applicant was promoted on 1 January 2012, this promotion was in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006941
On 3 November 2010, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of her intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) for misconduct. Additionally, although he acknowledged he understood he could request an administrative separation board if he had 6 years of total active and Reserve service at the time of separation, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006943
In connection with the applicant's enlistment, he and his enlisting official signed Annex E to his DD Form 4 on 12 June 2008. The advisory official stated the NGB denied payment of the applicant's enlistment incentives because of a late bonus control number. 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. showing he was issued an Annex E to DD Form 4 for the NPS Critical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006946
Evidence shows the applicant was awarded the 6th award of the Army Achievement Medal and the 2nd award of the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this period of deployed service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the entry "0005 04 04"; b. adding to item 13 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006949
The applicant requests: a. payment of a $10,000 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) he was guaranteed when he entered military service in 2008; and b. cancellation of any recoupment of the $10,000 OAB he has already received; and if the money has to be recouped, then it should only be the amount that was paid to him. c. The office of the advisory official verified with the State Incentive Manager of the WAARNG that the applicant applied for and received CLRP payments on 13 August 2009, 13 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006958
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 25 February 1943 and he entered active service in Roanoke, VA, on 3 March 1943. Based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 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 Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006961
The applicant requests that the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record clearly shows that the FSM was wounded as a result of enemy action and that treatment for his wounds was made. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006967
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 5 March 1980 for 4 years. On 8 January 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of a discharge UOTHC and reduction to pay grade E-1. __________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 | 20120006969
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his spouse. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his spouse. Information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill was widely available when he was retired nearly 2 years after the implementation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006971
The convening/separation authority approved the administrative separation board's findings and recommendations and ordered the execution of the applicant's discharge from the Army under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of conviction by civil court be held in abeyance until the conviction was affirmed or until the expiration of his term of service. The evidence of record shows he was convicted by a civil court of murder, a serious offense, and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006972
The honorable characterization of service is appropriate when the quality of the Soldiers service generally has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty; b. a general discharge (GD) is a separation under honorable conditions issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not so meritorious as to warrant an honorable discharge; c. a UOTHC discharge is issued when there is one or more acts or omissions that constitute a significant departure from conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006987
The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request because the applicant left the military within 90 days of implementation of the program. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits by law because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006990
The applicant requests correction of her records to show advancement on the Retired List to the rank/grade of captain (CPT)/O-3. She adds: * she was told by an official of the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) that her dual status does not qualify her for advancement * this contradicts what she was told in 2005/2006 as she retired from the Army * she was in a dual status, serving in the Regular Army as an enlisted Soldier while holding a Reserve commission * she communicated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006992
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected SBP spouse and dependent children coverage upon retirement. The evidence clearly shows the FSM's and applicant's divorce decree stipulated the applicant would remain the beneficiary of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006993
c. The psychiatrist recommended the applicant's separation from the service under the appropriate administrative regulation at the discretion of the command, such as Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unsuitability), if he could not perform his duties. On 17 February 1965 after having determined the applicant was unsuitable for further military service, the approval authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006995
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to change his date of birth from 13 April 1951 to 13 April 1952. A thorough review of every document contained in his available military personnel record, many of which bear his signature, shows that his date of birth consistently appears as 13 April 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007001
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. A review of the applicant's available military service records failed to reveal any evidence he was awarded the Purple Heart. The search failed to produce a record showing he was injured or wounded as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007003
All documents throughout his AMHRR show he enlisted and served under the first name of Abelio that he provided upon his entry into military 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120007003 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007005
The applicant requests the Purple Heart (PH) he earned be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 22 August 1967 through 27 April 1969, and by adding this award to his record and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007009
His DA Form 20 shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service), he served in Vietnam from 25 June 1970 to 5 April 1971. b. item 38 (Record of Assignments), he was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1 July 1970 to 16 May 1971. c. item 40 (Wounds), he sustained a laceration to his right arm on 19 September 1970. d. item 41 (Awards and Decorations), lists award of the National Defense Service Medal (not issued), Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007011
He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were accepted, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007015
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show his name as legally changed on his birth certificate. 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. While his desire to have his military records changed is understood, an official name change over 41 years after his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007017
BOARD DATE: 18 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007017 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 December 1980, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts, approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. His repeated misconduct and failure to respond to counseling by members of his chain of command diminished the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007018
This award was awarded to all units in the RVN from 19 July 1968 to 14 May 1969. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the AGCM (1st award) for the period 8 July 1968 to 15 April 1970; and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * PH * AGCM * Three bronze service stars to be affixed to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007020
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He was discharged on 30 April 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge. His record of service included numerous adverse counseling statements and one NJP.