ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009158
The applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but he did not do so. Prior to retirement, it does not appear he applied for the transfer of benefits while on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his family member(s) prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009162
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form), dated 30 January 2010, from the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant did not appeal his punishment and the imposing officer directed that the DA Form 2627 be filed in the restricted section of his AMHRR. Army Regulation 27-10, paragraph 3-37 provides the filing determination for the DA Form 2627...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009163
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be paid a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity based on the Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) election of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM). The applicant provides copies of a letter from HRC, a DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity), marriage license, Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter), the FSMs SBP Election Certificate, Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form, Form W-4P, Retirement Points...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009177
The applicant requests removal of Permanent Order 161-009, dated 10 June 2010, awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal (5th award) from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant's request to remove Permanent Order 161-009, dated 10 June 2010, which awarded her the Army Good Conduct Medal (5th award) from her AMHRR has been carefully considered and found to have merit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009179
The applicant requests award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility, on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009180
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be issued a legible DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 December 2003. The DD Form 214 is issued in eight copies. If no DD Form 214 is available, a statement of service or transcript of military record may be issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009183
He provides: * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) * WD AGO Form 38 * Congressional correspondence * Veterans Administration (VA) Rating Decision * Application to the State of Iowa for World War II Service Compensation * three National Archives Forms 13045 (Informal Information Reply) * Request for Service Information in Connection with Insurance * National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Test Form 99-2B (Addendum to DA Form 1577 (Authorization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009184
The applicant requests the characterization of service of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be upgraded from an undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 14 November 1954, his immediate commander requested a board of officers be convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men - Discharge - Unfitness (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character)) for the purpose of determining the applicant's fitness for retention. On an unknown date in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009185
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was discharged due to a medical condition received on active duty vice honorably discharged. On 3 July 1977, the applicant's records went before a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The evidence of record confirms that on 3 July 1977, just 4 days after the applicant enlisted in the RA and while still assigned to the Fort Jackson Reception Station, an MEB found he was medically unfit for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009187
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in Vietnam on 23 February 1969 and he provides a certificate that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009189
The applicant again went AWOL from 3 to 8 January 1990; however, the record is silent as to the punishment imposed for that offense. The applicant went AWOL on 10 August 1990 and remained absent in a desertion status until he surrendered to military authorities at Fort Benning, Georgia on 27 February 1992, 1 year, 5 months, and 17 days later. On 14 April 1992, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009190
The applicant requests correction of item 10 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to list his DOB as 7 April 19XX vice 17 April 19XX. 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. A Power of Attorney, dated 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009192
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show her service in the Vietnam and to add her Bronze Star Medal. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 effective 22 May 1968 * Bronze Star Medal Citation * transmittal of award endorsement, dated 5 May 1968 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009193
b. the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. c. the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009200
The applicant provides a DA Form 2496-1, dated 7 September 1971, wherein it shows the Commander, 79th Transportation Company, recommended him for promotion to the grade of E-5 with a 6-month waiver for time in service. This DA Form 2496-1 shows the unit personnel officer endorsed the form and stated the applicant had been found administratively eligible for promotion and the requested waiver had been approved. There are no orders in the applicant's record that show he was promoted to SP5/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009205
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal is awarded for service in the APTO for service between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946 (emphasis added).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009207
The applicant requests the correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * three additional awards of the Army Commendation Medal * Honduran Parachutist Badge * 82nd Airborne Division combat patch, properly known as the shoulder sleeve insignia - former wartime service (SSI-FWTS) 2. PO 123-3, dated 1 July 1985, issued by HQ, 82nd Airborne Division, awarded him the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) for the period 24 March 1983 to 1 July 1985....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009213
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his current social security number (SSN). The SSN listed on his DD Form 214 matches the SSN shown on the other documents contained in his military records. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant ever used the SSN listed on the SSA Form 2458 during the period of his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009214
BOARD DATE: 23 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009214 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his Social Security Number (SSN) to show it as xxx-58-xxxx instead of xxx-56-xxxx. There are no documents in the available military records showing any other SSN, 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009217
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 March 1967 shows his SSN as xxx-x8-xxxx. 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 for the period ending 1 July 1969 to show his SSN as it appears on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009219
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-0313." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN entered on his DD Form 214 with the SSN shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009220
The applicant states when he entered active service he lived in Clintwood, VA and his DD Form 214 lists Clinton, VA. His home towns name is Clintwood and not Clinton. His DD Form 214 lists his HOR as Clinton, VA. 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 21 of the applicants DD Form 214 the entry, "Clinton, VA" and replacing it with the entry, "Clintwood, VA." _______ _ _x______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009223
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation in effect at the time, stated to enter a list of enlistment periods for which a DD Form 214 was not issued when the enlisted member was discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment in the RA. Further, Item 18 of his DD Form 214 shows he had two reenlistments during the period covered by the form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009224
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009224 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of the discharge date shown in item 11d (Effective Date) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer of Discharge) to show 18 September 1971. His records contain Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, SO Number 261, dated 18 September 1971, releasing him from active duty on 18 September 1971 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009225
A review of his records shows his DOB was recorded as 4 December 1943 throughout his military service with two exceptions: * a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 7 May 1964 and signed by the applicant, shows his DOB as "4 Dec 37" * a Standard Form 601 (Immunization Record) shows his DOB entered as "12 Apr 43" 4. He provided a birth certificate showing his DOB as 19 September 1944. The applicant's military service records show no evidence that he served under the DOB he claims is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009226
The applicant states: * he enlisted in the Army in 1970 and completed a 3-year term * he reenlisted for another 3 years and came home on leave to find his wife living with another man * he was then absent without leave (AWOL) and did not return * he lost his honorable discharge due to marital complications * he wants his discharge upgraded so he can receive his veterans' benefits 3. On 6 April 1972 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009228
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. On 22 July 1983, his immediate commander notified him that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009230
However, his records include a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 20 January 1972 for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). His service medical records are not available for review, and the available records are void of documentation showing he had any medical conditions or that he was under a doctor's care while he was AWOL and DFR. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009231
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, chapter 14 by reason of misconduct - civilian conviction with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. The applicant provides a letter, dated 30 April 2013, to himself from the VA Regional Office, Cheyenne, WY, wherein a VA manager stated the applicant's records showed he received an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009233
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009233 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows completion of the 23-week Field Radio Repairman Course in 1964. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 28b of his DD Form 214 to show "Nov 63 to Jul 64."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009235
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily 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. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009236
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to a general or honorable discharge. His record shows his request to be discharged for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, was approved on or about 15 August 1975. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009238
On 10 May 2013, new information was received from the Army National Guard (ARNG), State Incentive Manager, KS, in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120001001, dated 8 January 2013. The ABCMR determined in Docket Number AR20120001001 that based on the date the applicant completed WOBC, 17 September 2009, and accepted an AGR position on 16 February 2010, he was entitled to 5 months of the 72-months of bonus pay. BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009240
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains the following documents, dated 4 November 1971, which show his rank as SP5: * DA Form 664 (Serviceman's Statement Concerning Application for Compensation from the Veterans Administration) * DD Form 1407 (Dependent Medical Care and DD Form 1173 Statement) * DA Form 3032-R (Statement of Medical Condition) 8. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009243
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 5 August 1952 vice 5 May 1952. In connection with his enlistment in the Regular Army, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) whereon he listed his DOB as 5 August 1952.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009252
The applicant's complete military service records are not available to the Board for review. However, his partial reconstructed record and his DD Form 214 offer sufficient evidence for the Board to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case. Army Regulation 615-360, in effect at the time, provided that an honorable discharge certificate would be furnished when the individual had character ratings of at least "very good," had efficiency ratings of at least "excellent," had not been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009253
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Special court-martial (SPCM) Order Number 67, dated 1 August 1978, shows that on 25 May 1978 Charge I was dismissed; however, he was found guilty of Charge II (stealing about $1000 worth of property belonging to another Soldier) and Charge III (unlawfully striking Sergeant WGM on the neck and facial area with his fists). There is no documentation showing he petitioned the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009258
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. On 21 October 1986, the separation authority approved his request to be discharged for the good of the service. However, the available evidence does not support upgrade of his UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009260
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009265
The applicant requests that he be issued a notification of eligibility for non-regular retired pay based on 15 years of qualifying service (15-year letter). However, Orders 04-103-00051, dated 12 April 2004, issued by the 84th Division (Institutional Training) show he was discharged from the USAR under other than honorable conditions effective the date of the orders under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (Enlisted Administrative Separations). The applicant states he was discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009266
On 25 April 1985, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, for drug abuse. He was discharged with an under honorable conditions discharge (general discharge) on 22 May 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse, rehabilitation failure. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009267
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to support awarding him the Purple Heart and correction of 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 Purple Heart for wounds received on 25 September 1951; and b. adding the Purple Heart, ROKWSM, and Republic of Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009268
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was entitled to a $20,000 Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) and relief from repayment of the $20,000 he has already been paid. The advisory official verified that a review of the applicant's records showed he was entitled to the CSRB at the time he purportedly signed the ALARACT message. The evidence of record confirms in April 2008 the applicant was fully eligible for the $20,000 CSRB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009269
On 9 November 1978, his immediate commander recommended his separation for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. On 11 December 1978, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and issuance of a DD Form 794A (Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009272
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009272 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), device and Vietnam Service Medal. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System, an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the U.S. Army Human Resources...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009274
His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows on 13 March 1972, he was discharged 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 with an undesirable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009275
There are no orders in his personnel records authorizing or awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge during his period of service in Vietnam. Notwithstanding the absence of orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence shows he served in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit and participated and was wounded as a result of hostile action. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009276
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. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his name as "S----n, S-----n J----e Jr." 4. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009277
Another wave hit and the last thing he remembers is hanging on to a safety chain along the boat in water up to his knees. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Award) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Therefore, he is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart and its addition to his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009282
On 20 May 1977, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-200. This form also shows: * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37 * his service was characterized as under honorable conditions * he was issued a General Discharge Certificate 11. There is no evidence that the...