ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013413
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, stated an honorable discharge was a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013414
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. Although the applicant provided a copy of his social security card which shows his SSN as 548-XX-XX93, the evidence of record clearly shows the SSN 342-XX-XX86 was consistently used throughout his entire period of military service and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013415
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist four (SP4)/E-4. However, on 3 April 1984, the date of his discharge, he held the rank/grade of SP4/E-4. The applicant provides insufficient evidence to show he held the rank/grade of SGT on the date of release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013417
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show a date of birth (DOB) of 4 February 1932. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013418
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his year of birth as 1953. 2. 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. However, it appears that a typographical error occurred at the time his DD Form 214 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013421
His medical record is not available for review. In his statement, Mr. Cxxxxx states the following: As a combat medic of Company D 4th Division 1st of the 12th from 1967-1968 in the Republic of Vietnam, I remember Sergeant Hxxx Lxxxxxxx being wounded going up Hill 875. The applicant contends he should be awarded the Purple Heart; however, neither his available record nor the Vietnam casualty roster provide any evidence that shows he was wounded during his period of service in the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013424
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states 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 determined. Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal at the time of his retirement and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013428
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period 30 April 1974 through 14 July 1976. The applicant served in Germany during his periods of active duty from July 1967 to July 1969, April 1974 to July 1976, and July 1976 to October 1978. There is no evidence of record and he provided none showing he served in Vietnam during any period of his active duty service from 1967 to 1978.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013429
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013429 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013431
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant qualified for award of the VSM and he served in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013434
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the applicant's voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service to avoid trial by court-martial was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013435
The award is reflected on his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) but not on his DD Form 214. His DA Form 2-1 shows, in pertinent part, in: * item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns) * RVN Gallantry Cross with Silver Star * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * item 31 (Foreign Service) - he was credited with service in Vietnam from 21 March 1969 to 14 March 1970 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013436
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, he believes a typographical error occurred during the preparation of his DD Forms 214. Although the applicants military records are not available for review, he provides a copy of his Certificate of Naturalization, issued to him on 9 September 1954, while he was on active duty, showing 8 June 1926 as his DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013439
The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY, dated 25 June 2013 * DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate), dated 26 April 1995 * two death certificates * DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity) * birth certificate * DD Form 2790 (Custodianship Certificate to Support Claim on Behalf of Minor Children of Deceased Members of the Armed Forces), dated 10 June 2013 * DD Form 2788 (Child...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013440
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: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Four Overseas Service Bars * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) 2. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013441
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. 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 all award entries; and b. adding on his DD Form 214 the following awards: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013442
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's available records are void of his enlistment document that would show the DOB he recorded upon entry into military service. The only available military document is the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013444
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a. While the dates she provides and the dates provided by DFAS are slightly different, the dates of service provided by DFAS should be used to correct block 12f of her DD Form 214 to show the total amount of foreign service she completed during this period of active duty and to correct block 18 of her DD Form 214 to show the dates of her service in Kuwait. Based on her period of active duty service and based on her service in Kuwait, she is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013445
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 Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). There is no available evidence of record showing that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013447
The applicant requests that his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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 justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. On 1 August 1990, he was advised by his unit commander that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013448
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was wounded in action three times and awarded three Purple Hearts. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was wounded in action three times and awarded three Purple Hearts. The available evidence shows the applicant was wounded as a direct result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013450
On 30 January 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct - commission of a serious offense, and reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. A letter, dated 17 July 2013, from an individual who has known the applicant for 30 years. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013451
The applicant's military records include documentation indicating he was a target of racial harassment on 9 July 1976 while stationed at Fort Carson, CO. 8. On 20 October 1976, the applicant was advised by his unit commander that he was recommending his separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, because of frequent incidents of a discreditable nature. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013454
The applicant states the Army should have issued him an honorable discharge for the period 29 October 1966 to 22 June 1971 and the less than honorable discharge should have been for the period ending 24 October 1966. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Accordingly, his overall record of service did not rise to even the level of a general discharge under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013456
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: * delete one of his Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medals * add the Combat Action Badge, two bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Iraq Campaign Medal, and a second award of the Iraq Campaign Medal 2. A review of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command website shows A Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013457
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Overseas Service Bar, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013458
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records 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. His DD Form 214 shows, on 13 April 1973, he was administratively discharged, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 15-185...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013459
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart for a wound he sustained while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), but it is not shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to warrant correcting his DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by : a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013465
A review of the applicant's records shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service and his records contain no derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Accordingly, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 8 April 1968 to 22 March 1970 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013466
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the 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 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The applicant served during two campaigns in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013467
The applicant requests the Air Medal and a second award of the Overseas Service Bar be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). He also states precedent was established in two cases (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) wherein eyewitness statements were accepted as sufficient evidence in which to award the Air Medal to Soldiers. He also provides two ABCMR cases wherein the applicants requested award of the Air Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013471
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. His conviction, confinement, and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his bad conduct discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. There is no evidence that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013472
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). Although the applicant requests back pay for BAS for the period 1 October 2012 to 31 January 2013, the evidence shows he was REFRAD on 14 January 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was authorized BAS for the period 1 October 2012 through 14 January 2013 and paying him back pay for BAS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013477
The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Department will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active service individuals pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, document accordingly, and maintain record for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. The evidence of record shows the applicant was retired on 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013478
In connection with his enlistment, he completed Annex E (NPSEB Addendum ARNG) to DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) wherein he acknowledged he understood: * upon his enlistment in the ARNG, he would be eligible for an enlistment bonus as indicated in the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) * he was enlisting in a critical skill MOS under the 6x2 or 8x0 enlistment option and he would receive a non-prior service critical skill bonus of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013480
The applicant requests his Federal Recognition (FEDREC) date and date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) (pay grade O-3) be corrected to 13 September 2012. The applicant provides copies of: * California Army National Guard (CAARNG) Orders 97-1045 showing he was transferred to a Plans Officer position in the 40th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) * CAARNG Orders 103-1060 showing he was ordered to Active Guard Reserve Duty as a Plans Officer effective 15 April 2012 * CAARNG Orders 258-1013 showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013482
If the service member allocates 0 months and subsequently leaves military service they are not authorized to transfer unused benefits; and d. a Soldier not serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve and subsequently requests the transfer of unused benefits to family members should not be granted relief based on unawareness of law, program rules, or procedures unless they left the service during the implementation phase (first 90 days) of the program. A Soldier must be on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013484
On 15 March 1977, his immediate commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)). On 6 April 1977, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record shows the applicant demonstrated he could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel because of his inability to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013496
The applicant provides a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service). The applicant's military records are not available for review. There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013498
The applicant requests correction of the reentry eligibility (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from an RE code of "4" to an RE code that will allow him to reenter military service. The applicant contends that his RE code should be changed from an RE code of "4" to an RE code that will allow him to reenter military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated from active duty on 11 July 2007 under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013499
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013499 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows he earned the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14); however, he later qualified as an expert and was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). However, SO Number 288, dated 15 October 1965 show he subsequently qualified as a Sharpshooter with the M-14 rifle and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013502
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. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence to show he served in Vietnam. _______ _ 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 | 20130013505
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidentiary basis for granting the applicant's requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013506
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct with his service characterized as Under Honorable Conditions (General). His service medical records are not available for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013508
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add this award and correction of his Army National Guard (ARNG) records to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of specialist five (SP5)/E-5 while serving in the ARNG. The evidence of record shows he participated in three campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013510
Had he known he could use his GI Bill for his wife, he definitely would have transferred his benefits. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service, individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, document accordingly, and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013519
The applicant requests correction of her military record to: * show her rank/grade of private (PV2)/E-2 instead of private PV1/E-1) * show her correct time in service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * fulfill her Student Loan Re-payment Program (SLRP) agreement 2. The applicant states: * her rank of E-1 was given after a commanding officer in another unit made them give her a rank * her time in service is incorrect; she completed her 2-week drills and one weekend a month drills * she had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013523
The applicant's military records are not available for review. The evidence of record shows he was assigned to the 121st Infantry Regiment during the time this unit was awarded credit for the occupation of Germany. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the BSM based on award of the CIB, b. deleting award of the EAME Ribbon from his WD AGO Form 53-55, and c. adding the following awards to his WD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013525
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. On 27 October 1976, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of a duly reviewed and affirmed special court-martial conviction. There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013526
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013526 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence in the applicant's military records indicating that he was suffering from a mental decease, that drugs and alcohol were the proximate cause of his misconduct, or that he was ever in a German prison or tortured at any time.