ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008632
His record contains a DA Form 664 (Serviceman's Statement Concerning Application for Compensation from The Veterans Administration), dated 9 August 1962, wherein it shows his SSN with the third digit as "3." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN with the third digit as "3" during his active duty service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his DA Form 664.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008635
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This form does not show award of the BSM. The applicant's record to include ADCARS is void of any documents or orders indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM by proper authority during his active duty tenure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008637
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) for the period ending 30 June 1989 to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant provides his MSM Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008638
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant requests that the FSM's military records be corrected to show two awards of the PH and to show them on his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 14 January 1944; b. adding to item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) the entry, 14 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008639
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge), Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled. The applicant states: * award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) and Army of Occupation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008640
After consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested a discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. a. He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were accepted, he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. He stated that at the time they had just had their first child when he came home on leave.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008641
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 11 February 1953, shows his birth year as 1933. 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, item 10, to show his birth year as "33."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008642
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008642 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the Army Achievement Medal and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from the applicants DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008643
After carefully examining the applicants record of service, it appears he should have received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for his service from 17 April 1968 through 29 March 1970. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected 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 from his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008645
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 November 1971, after consulting with counsel, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The two supporting statements submitted by the applicant speak about the applicant's childhood problems due to his mother's mental illness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008650
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 10 September 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was administered the AFQT and aptitude tests to determine his qualifications for entry in the Army and potential for training in various areas, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008654
The evidence shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the BSM; b. the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. d. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 22 April 1968 through 21 April 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008655
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that his first name is spelled with two "Ns" instead of one. He had served 3 years and 1 month of active service and his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that his first name is spelled with one "N" and he signed it accordingly. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130008655 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008659
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 Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He completed 3 years and 1 day of active service and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. Individuals are also entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) who qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008662
The applicant states: * The Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Commendation Medal were overlooked at the time of his separation from service * Refer to Executive Order 10444, dated 10 April 1953 * It authorized first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal after 27 June 1950, upon termination of service for periods less than 3 years, but more than 1 year * The commanding general of the 36th Division issued a Letter of Commendation for outstanding service while training the division during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008663
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) as well as various insignias and patches of the various units he served in. Additionally, World War II holders of the Combat Infantryman Badge received a monthly pay supplement known as combat infantry pay and holders of the Expert Infantryman Badge were entitled to expert infantry pay. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008664
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 further shows he completed 1 year, 9 months, and 17 days of creditable active service and with no lost time. ____________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 | 20130008665
The DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement shows that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008668
The applicant states his DD Form 214 reflects he served as a supply clerk, which was the MOS for which he enlisted. His DA Form 20 shows in: * item 22 (MOS's), he was awarded MOS 76Y2O (Supply Clerk) as his primary MOS on 19 March 1968 * item 38 (Record of Assignments), he performed duties in * MOS 76Y2O with principal duty shown as "Supply" from 23 September to 8 November 1968 * MOS 76Y3O with principal duty as an armorer from 10 November 1968 to 24 August 1969 5. The fact that his DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008669
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With respect to the entry in item 11, the evidence of record shows the applicant was ordered to active duty on 10 September 2004 and he held MOS 91Q during this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the existing entry from item 11 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 September 2005 and adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008674
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, there is no evidence of record and he provides no evidence to show he served in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry 0000 00 00 from item 12f of his DD Form 214 * adding the entry 0000 05 07 to item 12f of his DD Form 214 * adding the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008675
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Military Working Dog Handler Certification Course. The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show the Military Working Dog Handler Certification of Training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 14 of his DD Form 214 the Military Working Dog Handler Course, 12 weeks, 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008686
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded an additional Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and two additional Army Achievement Medals (AAM's). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008689
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He completed 16 years of service with the Army and the ARNG. The available evidence shows the applicant served in the RA for a total of 8 years, 7 months, and 19 days, with prior ARNG enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008690
The available evidence shows the applicant's immediate commander recommended that the applicant be discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. His record of service shows he had 1,072 days of lost time amounting to misconduct which clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008698
On 14 February 1975, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicants discharge. ____________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008700
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. This Board does not have the authority to overturn his court-martial conviction, and the applicant has provided insufficient evidence in his case to warrant clemency involving his court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008702
On 13 January 2011, the Board granted the applicant an increased disability evaluation, voided his discharge, and directed he be retired with back pay and benefits. The first time the applicant was evaluated for PTSD was not until four years after he had been discharged. The applicant has not provided and the record does not show the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD or TBI while on active duty or that as a result of such conditions he was unfit for duty based on those conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008703
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 May 2009 to show award of the: * Humanitarian Service Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) 2. Permanent orders awarded the applicant the Army Achievement Medal and the evidence of record confirms she was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008707
The applicant requests that the entry in item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from "misconductpattern of misconduct" to "convenience of the Government." His commander informed him the reason for the recommendation was an established pattern of misconduct prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the U.S. Army. The version in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge stated the narrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008711
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 10-10 (Application for Medical Benefits) * her DD Form 1173 (Uniformed Services Identification Card) and Missouri Driver's License * her 7 December 2012 letter to Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) * ABCMR Record of Proceedings (ROP) AR20120009417 with enclosures * documents pertaining to her medical condition *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008712
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XX7X" vice " XXX-XX-XX1X." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN on his DD Form 398 and DD Form 4 as "XXX-XX-XX7X." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as listed on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008713
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was called to active duty with the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) during the Berlin crisis from 1 October 1961 to 11 August 1962. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * a Certificate of Appreciation from the Secretary of the Army CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008717
Following consultation with legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. In his request for discharge he indicated the following: a. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008718
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of retirement shows his DOB as 3 May and this date is recorded throughout his military records. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record, previously known as the Official Military Personnel File. _______ _ __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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008719
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) with an effective date of 21 June 1950 be corrected to show his Army of Occupation Medal was awarded for Korea instead of Japan. The only record available to the Board was the DD Form 214 provided by the applicant. It appears he is authorized the Army of Occupation Medal based on his service with the 5th Infantry Regiment in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008720
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his spouse under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 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. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008724
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) due to his medical condition. On 31 August 1977, the commander recommended the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for misconduct. ___________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008726
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Parachutist Badge * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Vietnam Service Medal with arrowhead * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * one overseas service bar 8. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008727
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 prior to placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The applicant provides: * DA Form 2339 (Application for Voluntary Retirement) * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * a memorandum, subject: Grade Determination Request (applicant's name), dated 5 November 2012 * 2 pages of a Recommended List for Promotion of Enlisted Personnel, as of 5 October 2012 * DD Form 214WS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008732
The applicant provides: * A letter to the Army Review Boards Agency, dated 29 April 2013 * Army National Guard (ARNG) Personnel Center Promotion Memorandum, dated 12 January 2006 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Orders 187-3, dated 6 July 2006 (Corrected Copy) * NGB Orders 187-3, dated 6 July 2006 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This is why the applicant was considered and selected for promotion by the mandatory promotion board, but he cannot be promoted due to the limitations of the controlled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008734
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests her husband be posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show this award. The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. In addition, the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show he was wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008736
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was rated with a higher percentage of disability and placed on the permanent disability retired list. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was honorably retired on 30 August 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24e(2), based on physical disability: temporary. The evidence of record also shows that, based on a periodic physical examination, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008737
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. He 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: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008738
On 14 May 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence and he has not provided any evidence to show he was discharged for homosexuality. The evidence of records shows he was charged with being AWOL for 88 days and he requested voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008741
It also shows she 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 Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with her service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Based on her record of indiscipline and in view of the fact that she voluntarily requested to be discharged in order to avoid a trial by court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, her overall record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008748
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 AR20120013745 on 5 March 2013. While the applicant's records do show service in Taiwan, he has not provided any verifiable evidence that he engaged in actual combat, entered the Quemoy and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008753
On 16 June 1989, after careful consideration of the FSM's military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined he was properly discharged and denied his request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, while there is evidence in his military records that the FSM was treated for malaria during his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008755
The commander said the applicant gave him a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form) stating he intended to apply for conscientious objector status and he gave the applicant a 7-day delay to submit his application. On 23 August 1973, he consulted with counsel and he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. An Undesirable Discharge Certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008758
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she received an honorable discharge (HD) and to show she was awarded a marksmanship qualification badge. In the absence of such evidence, there is no basis for correcting her record to show she received anything other than an uncharacterized discharge. In the absence of such evidence, there is no basis for correcting her record to show she received a marksmanship qualification badge.