ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020516
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * middle name as "Lemuel" instead of "Leumaul" * his date of birth (DOB) as "9 July 1943" instead of "4 July 1943" 2. In connection with his induction, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his middle name as "Leumuel" and his DOB as "9 July 1943." Based on the evidence of record and the evidence provided by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020518
The FSM's DD Form 214 shows: * he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 September 1949 * on 11 October 1952, he was honorably discharged * he served 3 years and 12 days of creditable active service with no days lost * he served 9 months and 20 days overseas * he was assigned to the 5th Infantry Regiment * he received wounds as a result of action with enemy forces on 4 February 1951 * his awards are: * Korean Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars * Combat Infantryman Badge * he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020519
The applicant states there is no error; however, he cannot join the military with an RE-3 code . His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 6-3b. Evidence shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 6-3b by reason of hardship.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020521
The applicant requests that his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant met the criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 25 September 1970 to 30 January 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the award of the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020523
He provides his DD Form 214 and General Orders Number 221, 7030, and 6726 dated 15 March 1971, 1 June 1971, and 18 June 1971, respectively. However, based on a copy of the applicant's DD Form 214 and the orders awarding him the third award of the DFC, the ABCMR was able to conduct a fair and impartial review of his request. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020525
His DD Form 214 shows: * he held MOS 11B * he was awarded the * Purple Heart * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * his last duty assignment was with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) * he served in USARV for 7 months and 7 days 3. This is sufficient evidence to show that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020526
On 24 October 1985, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c and d. The reason for his proposed action was the applicant's positive urinalysis as a noncommissioned officer (NCO). In his statement, he requested he be given an honorable discharge based upon his outstanding record of 6 years and 9 months of service. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020527
The applicant states he received an honorable discharge in 1956. His conviction, confinement, and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. His records show he received NJP on two occasions for being AWOL and failing to report, he was convicted by a special court-martial and a general court-martial for being AWOL on three separate occasions, and he was AWOL again.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020529
Chapter 14 established policy and prescribed procedures for processing fraudulent entry cases and provided for the administrative disposition of enlisted personnel for misconduct by reason of fraudulent entry into the service. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), as then in effect, prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The regulation in effect at the time showed that SPD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020530
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 October 2006 to show in item 2 (Department, Component, and Branch) that her component was U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) instead of Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS). She states she was never affiliated with the National Guard and she cannot be credited with her USAR active duty time because of the ARNGUS entry. The applicant provides: * DD Forms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020532
The applicant requests that her date of Federal Recognition for promotion to the rank of captain (CPT) be changed from 2 May 2013 to 24 January 2013. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to the rank of CPT by the OHARNG on 23 January 2013. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to changing her effective date and date of Federal Recognition for promotion to the rank of CPT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020538
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and addition of this award to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). He goes on to state that he has been trying since that time to get his Purple Heart; however, his records were lost in Vietnam. A review of the available records failed to show any indication that the applicant was wounded or that treatment was made a matter of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020539
General Orders Number 7065 awarded the applicant the Silver Star for gallantry in action on 3 April 1968 in Vietnam. He served 2 years, 11 months, and 28 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple Heart * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020540
The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 also shows: * his organization as Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment * he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * he completed 3 years, 11 months, and 17 days of continental U.S. (CONUS) service and 10 months and 16 days of foreign service * he participated in the Central Europe, Northern France, and Rhineland campaigns in item 32 (Battle and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020541
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to grant the applicants request as his DD Form 214 correctly reflects information that was in effect at the time the DD Form 214 was prepared.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020545
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a Military Course Completions Transcript that includes his name and appears to show he completed a basic training course during the period 17 January 13 March 1986. Item 13 states to list awards and decorations for all periods of service in priority, as listed in Army Regulation 600-8-22, which does not include certificates of achievement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020547
On 6 April 2000, based upon his written request dated 15 June 1998, he was issued an Army Reserve Personnel Command Form 606-E (Retirement Points) that shows a break-down of his retirement points from 14 August 1973 to his dated of discharge in 1998. When local records available at the Reserve units do not conclusively establish the Soldiers creditable service and completion of 20 years of qualifying service, or mandatory removal from active status, the area command will request assistance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020550
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was issued an honorable discharge instead of a general discharge on 22 October 1947. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. He was issued a WD AGO Form 53-58 and a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020553
The applicant requests reconsideration of the previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision promulgated in Docket Number AR20120012588, dated 17 January 2013, wherein he requested correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant states: * he is requesting the Board's assistance in correcting his records to show he was awarded the ARCOM - his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020557
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show in: * Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Ranger Tab and an additional bronze service star * Item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) "the 8th Army Ranger Company 8213 and Company B, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division" 2. The applicant provides copies of the following: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020563
In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he would normally be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. However, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020564
The 1SG then instructed the applicant several times to get to his quarters now. On 25 June 2009, the separation authority, approved the separation action and directed that the applicant be discharge with a general discharge. With respect to a medical discharge, there is no evidence in his records which shows he was physically or mentally unfit at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020573
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam and any awards to which he is entitled. The available records show the applicant served in Vietnam from 8 July to 6 September 1965 and during one named campaign. 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)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020576
He states his DOB is 19 July 1948, but item 9 (DOB) of his DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 11 July 1948. Item 5 (DOB) of the DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) completed at that time shows the entry "11 Jul 1948." The DD Form 398 in the applicant's record shows that the applicant provided the DOB shown on his birth certificate at some point during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020578
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in: * Grenada from 13 September through 3 December 1983 * Kosovo from 15 June through 1 December 1999 * Iraq from 3 February through 9 July 2003 * Afghanistan from 15 August 2003 through 16 January 2004 2. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states: a. all decorations, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons awarded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020579
IN THE CASE OF BOARD DATE: 15 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130020579 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. A member is considered to be retirement eligible upon completion of 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12732: a. service members eligible for retirement on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020581
His DD Form 214 shows an entitlement to separation pay; however, he didn't receive the money. They do not show an entitlement to/payment of separation pay. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant received payment of separation pay at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020582
He provided a memorandum to the AGDRB, dated 29 September 2013, wherein he requested that the AGDRB favorably find his entire service as an LTC before and after his incident on 12 February 2013 (under the influence of alcohol during the duty day) as satisfactory and recommend to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Review Boards) (DASA (RB)) that he retire in the grade of LTC. He provided a self-authored statement, dated 19 October 2013, wherein he stated he believes the AGDRB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020590
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart (PH) (2nd Award). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam beginning on 24 July 1968 * item 40 (Wounds) fragment wound, left hand on 15 November 1968 * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) General Orders Number 237 awarded him the PH for an injury sustained on 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020591
The applicant requests correction of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "25 January 1948" instead of "24 January 1948." _______ _ 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) AR20130020591 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020595
The applicant requests that the effective date of transfer of his Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits be corrected to show 1 September 2012 instead of 26 August 2013. The applicant provides: * VA Form 22-1990 (VONAPP) (Application for VA Education Benefits) * VA letter, dated 19 September 2012 * VA letter, dated 28 September 2012 * Self-authored statement, dated 20 September 2013 * VA letter, dated 30 October 2013 * VA letter, dated 18 September 2013 * DOD letter, dated 28 August 2013 * DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020596
The applicant had multiple medical conditions (hypertension, diverticulitis, and anxiety disorder) that were diagnosed while he was on active duty in support of OIF during the period 9 November 2004 to 27 November 2005, and he was granted VA compensation for these conditions within 1 year of his release from active duty. a. Paragraph 6-35l states to refer to Army Regulation 135-178 (Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 15, for discharge on the basis of a Soldier being medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020602
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's available military service records that show he was awarded a second award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant's records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020604
General Orders Number 3875, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam on 14 October 1969, awarded him the ARCOM for meritorious achievement in the Republic of Vietnam from 20 May 1969 to 1 October 1969. d. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 26 August 1968 through 22 April 1970, and to correct his DD Form 214 to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020605
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the following: * issuance of a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect all the awards issued to him as found at the National Archives in St. Louis, MO * copies of the orders to support the award of the Bronze Star Medal and Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster 2. However, there is no evidence found in his service personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020606
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 (AGCM). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 20 March 1968 through 19 March 1971 and to add this award 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 awarding him the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020607
The applicant requests the following corrections of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Item 5a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) to show the rank of specialist five (SP5) * Item 5b (Pay Grade) to show pay grade E-5 2. The regulation states items 5a and 5b would list the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at time of separation and item 6 would list the effective date for the grade shown in items 5a and 5b. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020610
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to general under honorable conditions. On 2 January 1976 after having considered the applicant's request, the separation authority approved his request and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020621
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Forms 4 for each period of enlistment or reenlistment listed his year of birth as 1943. He was issued a separate DD Form 214 for each period of enlistment or reenlistment indicated in item 4 above, all listing his year of birth as 1943.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020629
c. months before her unit got orders to deploy, she started having child care problems. On 6 June 2003, she was notified of her pending discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (patterns of misconduct). However, there is no evidence of record which shows she was discharged for hardship/parenthood.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020630
The applicant requests corrections of his military records to show all awards he is authorized as a result of his combat service in Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal 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. The applicant's unit of assignment during his service in Korea was awarded the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece for service during a period he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020635
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was medically unfit for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to change his discharge to a medical retirement with a disability rating. The applicant states his discharge is improper because he underwent a medical evaluation board (MEB) whose findings were altered by a forensic psychiatrist thereby forcing him to separate by reason of expiration term of service rather than being medically retired. On 23 August 2012,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020636
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 14 October 1998, she was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions 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 | CY2013 | 20130020643
The OAB addendum stated the applicant agreed to serve in CS AOC 88D; however, he did not attend BOLC for 88D and the unit he was assigned to did not have any 88D slots. The applicant attended BOLC for 88A, which was also a CS AOC at the time he signed the OAB addendum, and he is slotted in an 88A position. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and state ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected to show: * the 15 August 2011 Written Agreement OAB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020644
The applicant requests entitlement to an Army National Guard (ARNG) Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus. His DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing-Armed Forces of the United) states his status on the Foreign Language Recruiting Initiative. The NGB Form 600-7-1-R-E bonus form shows the applicant: a. contracted for a $20,000 non-prior service bonus in military occupational specialty (MOS) 88M (motor transport operator) on 11 July 2009; b. acknowledged with his initials the statement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020649
Her record is void of a separation packet containing the specific facts and circumstances surrounding her discharge processing; however, her record does contain a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows she was discharged on 23 December 1985, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct commission of a serious offense, and she received an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020650
In connection with this enlistment, he completed a DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) showing his education commenced on 28 August 2006 with a projected completion date of 15 May 2009. a. Paragraph 5 (Terms of Disenrollment) of his DA Form 597-3 states that: (1) If he failed to complete the ROTC Program, the Secretary of the Army could order him to active duty as an enlisted Soldier for a period of not more than 4 years. The evidence of record confirms the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020656
On 20 June 2011, the separation authority approved the recommended separation action and directed the applicant receive an entry-level separation. A review of the applicant's military service records, as well as the documents submitted with her application, failed to show evidence that the applicant was diagnosed with a permanent unfitting condition. Records show the applicant was ordered to ADT on 28 March 2011 and she was discharged on 7 July 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020658
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his character of service was honorable. 2. The applicant was properly released from ADT with uncharacterized service in accordance with the applicable regulation in effect at the time. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020663
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to show his active duty time while he was in boot camp (63 days), advanced individual training (AIT) (91 days), and to show "Honorable" discharge. An error was made to his active duty service orders when ordered to his initial active duty for training (IADT) which caused an incorrect entry of the net active duty time served on his DD Form 214. It...