ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012256
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military record is 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 amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 by deleting the current middle initial listed in item 1 and replacing it with the middle initial E. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012276
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). At the time of his injury he was told the Purple Heart is not awarded for injuries occurring as a result of friendly fire. His record contains a DA Form 638, dated 29 March 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012288
Army Regulation 635-5 in effect at the time provided that the total active duty service 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 would be entered in item 22c. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this foreign service and it would also be appropriate to show this service in the item 30 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012290
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable or a general discharge. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge on 30 April 1980 and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 23 May 1980, the applicant was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012298
In effect, he is requesting that the upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) be affirmed. On 14 July 1977, his discharge was upgraded to general, under honorable conditions under the DOD Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP). Therefore, in view of the applicant's overall record of service, it would be appropriate for the Board to concur with the findings and conclusions of the SDRP and the ADRB and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012300
The applicant states the injustice should be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained to his left arm in Italy in October 1945 during World War II. The applicant's military records are not available for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the NPRC in 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012303
Specifically, he listed the applicant's conviction by civil authorities for driving under the influence of alcohol and for missing formation, writing dishonored checks, and an incident of being disrespectful as justification for the discharge action. He acknowledged he understood that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012305
The applicant requests correction of item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he participated in either the "Alsace-Loraine" or "Northern France" campaign. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. 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 based upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012308
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Purple Heart by permanent orders for wounds he sustained in the Republic of Korea on 19 December 1951. 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 the period 10 May 1951 through 9 February 1953 * amending item 27 of his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012310
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. _______ _ __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 | 20120012316
The applicant requests correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show something other than unsatisfactory performance. On 19 June 1984, the applicant was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 13-2, for unsatisfactory performance. His narrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012317
A review of his official records failed to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis for clemency in his case or an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012320
He served as a medic and orders awarded him the CMB. The applicants military record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 2 July 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from the applicant's DD Form 214 the CIB and Vietnam Service Medal * adding to his DD Form 214 the: * CMB * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012321
On 21 November 1978, his unit commander submitted a statement stating he had known the applicant for eight months. On 4 May 1982 and again on 22 April 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. The record does not contain any evidence and the applicant has not provided any evidence that anyone told him his enlistment contract had been violated or that he was not obligated to remain at his unit until his classification review was complete.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012323
The applicant contends it has been over 20 years since his discharge under other than honorable conditions. His subsequent honorable service in the Alabama Army National Guard and his active duty service during the period 15 March 2003 to 25 May 2003 are commendable and were carefully considered. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012325
He states his DOB is 11 December 1945 instead of 11 November 1946. a. He states he qualified for the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, National Defense Service Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal (even though he had three instances of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) and was convicted by a court-martial). Therefore, there is insufficient evidentiary basis for changing his DD Form 214 to show the requested DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012326
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be issued a Purple Heart and that his records be corrected to show that he served in two combat tours. Therefore, the applicants contention that he served more than 365 days and therefore his record should be corrected to show completion of two tours appears to have no merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012328
The applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows in: a. section 5 (Service Outside Continental United States): deployed overseas on 20 April 1962 and arrived in Germany on 21 April 1962; b. section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service): Combat Support Company, 1st Battle Group, 8th Infantry, from 20 April to 25 August 1962; and c. section 9 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations), in part: * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (Headquarters, 1st Reconnaissance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012331
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the fifth digit of his social security number (SSN) as "8" instead of "4" and his date of birth (DOB) as "9 May 1950" instead of "9 April 1960." He completed 4 months and 12 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his release from ADT shows the SSN and DOB that is reflected in his records. At the time the applicant enlisted he provided an SSN that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012332
The applicant requests "reactivation" of his undesirable discharge, or to upgrade it to general, under honorable conditions. On 14 May 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly. On 18 November 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012333
Records show the applicant's subsequent assignments as: a. The available evidence shows the applicant was a patient at the USNH in Guam. _____________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 | 20120012334
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 June 1965 for a period of 3 years and training as a personnel specialist. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012336
The applicant requests two additional awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 December 2011. The applicant provides: * Orders for three awards of the AAM * DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 December 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, this DD Form 214 should be corrected to show two additional awards of the AAM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012337
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 show award of the following: * Purple Heart * two Bronze Star Medals (BSM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Army Good Conduct Medal * two Certificates of Appreciation 2. Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders Number 3875, dated 21 May 1969, with BSM Certificate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012338
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states that the SPD code JPD is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012339
Records show that he did not complete training and was not awarded a military occupational specialty. In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood his discharge may be under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012340
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart (PH) as a result of injuries he received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) between 12 and 13 July 1970. The available evidence does not support correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was wounded in the leg or awarding him the PH. _______ _ _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 | 20120012349
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 11 April 1986, the applicant's commander initiated elimination action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14-12, for misconduct drug abuse. _______ _ __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 | 20120012351
The applicant states he served with honor and was promoted several times. On 24 November 1970, the applicant's battalion commander notified him that his performance of duty had not been up to standard for several months. ____________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 | 20120012354
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 21 August 1968 to 20 August 1970 and 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 him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012356
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) to show 1 year, 1 month, and 1 day * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the Parachutist Badge, Purple Heart, and any other awards he is entitled to 2. The evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam during three campaigns. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012358
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action. 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 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012360
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he left active duty prior to authorization of the Iraq Campaign Medal. His DD Form 214 provides the following information: * he is authorized the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * he deployed from 15 January to 26 July 2003 with duty in Kuwait and Iraq 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012364
The applicant did not provide any evidence. On 4 May 1967, while in training at Fort Gordon, he accepted nonjudicial punishment under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for being absent without leave (AWOL) from 30 April to 3 May 1967. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 16 January 1967 to 20 January 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012366
On 9 February 2009, after considering the applicant's response, the CG directed the GOMOR be filed in the applicant's AMHRR. The evidence of record shows the GOMOR, referral document, the applicant's response, and filing directive are properly filed in the performance section of the applicant's AMHRR. e. Therefore, there is substantial evidence to conclude that the GOMOR has met the intent for which it was imposed and it would serve the best interest of the U.S. Army to partially grant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012370
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) on file lists no middle name in item 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name). The evidence of record confirms the applicant provided his correct name at the time of induction which did not include a middle name, as evidenced by the DD Form 47 and DD Form 398 completed during his induction processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012372
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. The applicant contends his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge based on his otherwise honorable service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012373
It provides that commanders may impose NJP for the administration of discipline under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ; however, commanders should first use nonpunitive administrative measures to the fullest extent to further the efficiency of the command before resorting to NJP under the UCMJ. The applicant's request to correct his record to restore his rank to SGT was carefully considered, but is not supported by the evidence in this case. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012377
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) instead of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Therefore, she is entitled to award of the AFEM and correction of her DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012384
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the official military personnel file, is void of the DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that would have listed the SSN he disclosed upon enlistment in the OHARNG. He completed 4 months and 10 days of creditable active military service and his SN and SSN are listed as "xxx-xx-33xx." Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect this SN and SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012385
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 23 January 1995, the unit commander notified the applicant that action was being taken to initiate the applicants separation under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of unsatisfactory performance and that it was being recommended the applicant receive a GD. Absent a request from the member no board automatically conducts a hearing or upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012396
The applicant provides: * Letter, National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 17 May 2012 * Standard Form (SF) 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 30 April 2012 * DD Form 214 * Self-authored statement * Certificate of Completion, NCO Academy, dated 10 October 1952 * Certification of Military Service CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Unfortunately, his records do not contain a promotion recommendation or promotion orders for SGT. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012397
The applicant requests correction of his Army National Guard (ARNG) discharge orders to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve vice discharged. Chapter 7 of this regulation provides for the removal from active status and states that Soldiers removed from active status will be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve (with exceptions that do not apply to the applicant). The governing regulation states Soldiers removed from an active Reserve status will be discharged or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012398
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There are no medical records in his official military personnel file that show he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012403
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries received during his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). On 3 June 1965, the applicant was released from active duty. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012425
However, his first and middle names were transposed and his military records show his name as "James William W_____." 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. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012426
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 28 April 1952 instead of 25 April 1952. His DOB is listed throughout his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket) as either 25 April 1952 or 28 April 1952. The evidence also shows his DOB was listed as 28 April 1952 at various times throughout his active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012435
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's unit commander notified him he was initiating action which could result in separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense; specifically, his conviction by a summary court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012448
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). Based on the available evidence it would be appropriate at this time to correct his 9 July 1969 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. deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from item 24 of his 9 May 1969 DD Form 214, b. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012451
The applicant states he was on occupation duty in Japan from the end of January 1952 to 15 June 1952. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110025094 on 23 May 2012. Therefore, the support statements from fellow Soldiers at the time in question and rotation orders from Japan are accepted as sufficient evidence on which...