ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014002
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart. 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. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014018
The applicant's military personnel records contain a copy of a letter, dated 21 April 1970, from Company E, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division that shows the commanding officer forwarded a BSM certificate to the applicant showing he was cited for award of the BSM during the period March 1969 to March 1970. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 17 April 1968...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014020
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the CIB in Vietnam and it was not added to his DD Form 214 at the time of separation. The applicant met the criteria for award of the CIB and he has provided sufficient evidence to show that he was in fact awarded it on 3 November 1971. 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 Service Medal from his DD Form 214 * Adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014026
The applicant provides: * Special Orders Number 141 * Western Union Telegram * Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd Award) Certificate * DD Form 214 * DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam which entitles him to three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014028
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his service number as xxxxx200. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to his DD Form 214 award of the: * Purple Heart * Presidential Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (2nd Award) * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014031
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all awards he is authorized, including the Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Action Badge, Valorous Unit Award, and "battle stars" (bronze service stars). The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014040
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014040 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his rank and pay grade as sergeant (E-5) instead of specialist four (E-4). The available evidence shows that the applicant was notified on 15 April 1970 of his selection for promotion to sergeant, pay grade E-5 and his subsequent assignment to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014042
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he was injured while serving in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969 and the VA granted him disability for the service-connected injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014046
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 awarding the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows he participated in one campaign while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show one bronze service star affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014047
Appendix B shows that during his service in Vietnam, participation credit was awarded the following two campaigns: * Vietnam Advisory Campaign (15 March 1962 - 7 March 1965) * Vietnam Defense Campaign (8 March 1956 - 24 December 1965) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014049
However, his records show that on 22 December 1972 he was discharged from active duty. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued at that time shows a separation program number of 246, denoting he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 - for the good of the service. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014054
The evidence of record shows the FSM's unit was awarded occupation 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. adding the Ardennes-Alsace campaign to his WD AGO Form 53-55, and b. adding the following awards to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55: * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp * World War II Victory Medal * One silver service star affixed to his previously-awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014055
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who was wounded in action against an armed enemy of the United States or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014057
The applicant requests his deployments to Korea, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Somalia be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 October 1996. He was assigned to the 473rd Quartermaster Company in Korea from 13 January 1994 to 6 January 1995. Therefore, this deployment should be shown in item 18 of his DD Form as "SERVICE IN SOMALIA FROM 21 JANUARY TO 7 JUNE 1993."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014059
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was placed on the retired list in the rank/grade of sergeant major (SGM)/E-9 due to permanent physical disability. Having prior service in the ARNG, the applicant enlisted in the ARNG on 22 March 1991. There is no evidence in the applicant's records and he provides no evidence that shows he successfully completed the USASMC or was subsequently promoted to the rank/grade of SGM/E-9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014062
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in item 12b that he separated on 6 March 2012. However, his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that he was REFRAD on 6 March 2011, a date that is only 2 months and 1 day after he was ordered to active duty. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014064
All of his military service records show he served under the name E____ Sheldon Pu___. The applicant used the name E____ Sheldon Pu___ throughout his military service and this name is properly recorded on his DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130014064 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130014064 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014065
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant used a date of birth of 23 June 1955 when he enlisted. However, it was recorded as 26 June 1955 on his DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge. In view of the above, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his date of birth as indicated on his birth certificate and in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014066
The applicant states he served in Vietnam in an infantry unit from July 1969 to July 1970. SO awarded the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge and Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) during his period of service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from the applicant's DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal and Vietnam Service Medal * adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014068
There is also no evidence of record that shows he completed an air assault course. Paragraph 826 (Air Assault Badge) of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the basic eligibility criteria consist of satisfactory completion of the following: * an air assault training course according to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command standardized Air Assault Core Program of Instruction * the standard Air Assault Course while assigned or attached to 101st Airborne Division (Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014070
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014070 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence available and he has not provided sufficient evidence which confirms he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of any one of those conditions during his period of service. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to award him the Purple Heart and to have this award added to his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014073
The applicant provides: * DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) * Disenrollment approval memorandum * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Account Statement * Account Summary by Term CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Paragraph 6 (Enlisted Active Duty Service Obligation) of his DA Form 597-3 states that if he were called to active duty for a breach of contract under the provisions of paragraph 5, he would be ordered to active duty for 2 years if the breach occurred...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014074
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his military occupational specialty (MOS) be changed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) from 71B2O (Clerk Typist) to 11B2O (Infantryman). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant attended AIT and was awarded MOS 11B on 9 April 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014075
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014075 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In September 1975, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Misconduct) due to conviction by a civil court. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014077
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the former service member (FSM) was seriously wounded in action on 31 May 1918, returned to his unit, and was killed in action on 23 October 1918. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the FSM the Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster, for wounds received on 30 May 1918 and on 3 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014082
The applicant requests an upgrade of his other than honorable discharge to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014085
On 12 August 2009, his unit commander notified him of the initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. e. Paragraph 1412c(2) abuse of illegal drugs is serious misconduct. While the specific date of his first drug offense is not of record, his medical records show he tested positive at least twice for illegal drug use.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014093
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60. Therefore, it would be equitable to amend his records by: a. correcting Orders D-03-015796, dated 14 March 2000, to show he was discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve, effective 5 May 2000; b. voiding Orders P09-947693RO, dated 9 July 2013, which revoked his orders placing him on the AUS Retired List; c. approving his request for Reserve retired pay at age 60,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014095
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Basic Aviation Badge (formerly known as the Aircraft Crew Member Badge) and an additional bronze service star for wear on his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. His records are void of any orders indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the Aircraft Crew Member Badge while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014096
The applicant and counsel provided the following information in support of the applicant's request. Because of the applicant's actions in support of his Soldiers and his Mexican-American heritage, some of the senior officers at Troop Command, to include one or two general officers, directed bias toward the applicant and blocked his earned promotion to COL and numerous awards he had been recommended for by officers and enlisted Soldiers alike. The applicant provided evidence showing his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014097
The notification letter stated, in pertinent part, that Public Law 106-398, 30 October 2000, required that upon receipt of this letter, a qualified Reserve Component member, who was married, would automatically be enrolled in the RCSBP under option C, Spouse and Child(ren) coverage based on full retired pay, unless different coverage was selected within 90 days of receipt of the letter. (3) In conclusion he states the FSM was automatically enrolled in the RCSBP when he received his second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014098
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, overseas service bar, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and any other awards he is authorized for his deployment to Afghanistan in 2002. The Afghanistan Campaign Medal is awarded to members who served in direct support of OEF. It states one overseas service bar is authorized for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014101
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM), and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014103
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests payment of a $17,000.00 enlistment bonus. _______ _ 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 | 20130014110
The applicant requests correction of her military service records to show entitlement to a $10,000.00 Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB). Records show the applicant was processed for enlistment in the ARNGUS and DEARNG on 12 August 2009 for training in MOS 88M and a DD Form 4 was completed on that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing she was granted an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014116
The applicant requests removal of the Standard Form 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions) Preaccession Interview/Preenlistment Interview (PAIPEI) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). The governing regulation clearly states the Standard Form 86 PAIPEI is authorized for placement in the applicant's AMHRR service folder and a review of his records shows the form is properly filed. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014117
His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably discharged on 10 April 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 16-8, Fiscal Year 1992 (FY92) Enlisted Voluntary Early Transition Program. It further states that requests for early retirement may not be submitted prior to 3 May 1993 and retirement dates cannot be earlier than 45 days from the date of application. The evidence of record shows the applicant voluntarily requested and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014120
He served 6 years and 11 months of the 8 years for which he contracted. Notwithstanding his failure to extend his enlistment by the period he spent in the ING as required by his contract, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show an ETP was approved allowing him to retain a prorated portion of his bonus based on his 5 years of service in an active status and directing recoupment of the remainder of the total bonus amount. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014125
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD) and his reason for separation be changed. 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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014128
He states he did not find out until December 2010 that the award of the Purple Heart was not listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), currently in effect, states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. There are no available medical records and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence which shows he was wounded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014133
The applicant requests that the records of his father, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected by showing his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and by showing his ASR (Army Service Rating) score as 101. The War Department received requests to award the Combat Infantryman Badge to non-infantry individuals and units employed as infantry during tactical emergencies. War Department Circular 269-1943 established the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014135
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 11 May 1983, the applicants commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-2, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence in the available records showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014137
The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation or Record of Service) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial with an under other than honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014138
The divorce decree shows the FSM was to provide [former spouse] SBP coverage and the applicant was to pay the SBP costs. There is no evidence in his records that shows he elected to change his SBP to "former spouse" coverage after his divorce from the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the FSM be corrected by: * showing the FSM elected former spouse SBP coverage effective 31 January 2001 * showing the applicant applied for the SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014147
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was commissioned through a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship program. Part II (Agreement of Scholarship Cadet Contracting in the Senior ROTC Program), block 4, upon completion of all requirements for appointment, the applicant agreed to accept appointment, if offered, as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve or ARNG of the United States, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014149
The applicant states he was promoted to SP4 on the date of discharge. The available evidence shows the applicant was advanced to PFC/E-3 on 19 September 1974. In the absence of documentary evidence, such as promotion orders, memorandum/endorsement, leave and earnings statement showing receipt of E-4 pay, or any other documentary evidence confirming he was promoted or advanced to the rank of SP4/E-4, there is insufficient evidence to grant him the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014150
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show he was awarded the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal, Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and Purple Heart. The National Archives WWII Prisoners of War Data File, 7 December 1941 to 19 November 1946, lists the FSM as having been captured in the European Theater on 11 July 1944. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014151
His disability rating and the effective date of that rating are listed as follows: * PTSD, 30 percent (%) 7 November 2000 increased to 70% 24 April 2003 * Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis, 60% from 17 September 1971 * Residuals of Gunshot Wound, Right Lower Leg with Fracture of Tibia, 20% from 1 October 1967 * Scar as Residual of Shell Fragment Wound of Right Elbow, 0% from 1 October 1967 * Trichophytosis of the Feet, 0% from 1 October 1967 e. There is no evidence showing that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014155
BOARD DATE: 8 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014155 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (3rd Award). The form shows the request for award was signed by the approval authority, but not dated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014156
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year, 7 months, and 12 days of net active service and he had lost time from 1 December 2007 to 30 April 2008 recorded in item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period). Time lost under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 972, is not creditable service for pay, retirement, or veterans' benefits; however the Army preserves a record of it (even after it has been made up) to explain which service between the date of entry...