ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016447
His records contain the following: * SO Number 116 (Induction Orders), dated 11 June 1969, which lists his SSN as "526-XX-XXXX" * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 18 February 1970, which lists his SSN as "526-XX-XXXX" * SO Number 240, dated 28 August 1970, which lists his SSN as "562-XX-XXXX' * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 14 September 1970, which lists his SSN as "526-XX-XXXX" 3. Item 3 of his DD Form 214 lists his SSN as "562-XX-XXXX." As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016452
SO Number 13, issued by D Troop, 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment on 14 February 1969 appointed him to the temporary (T) rank/grade of SP4/E-4 effective 14 February 1969. The evidence of record shows the applicant was advanced to SGT/E-5 on 21 May 1968. The evidence of record shows that at the time of his separation, on 22 August 1969, the applicant held the rank/pay grade of SP4 (T)/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016453
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by removing the phrase "SERVICE IN HAITI:" 2. Item 18 on her DD Form 214 contains the phrase "SERVICE IN SOMALIA: DATES REQD//SERVICE IN HAITI: 930818 TO 940115." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 on her DD Form 214 as follows: a. Delete the entry "SERVICE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016455
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016456
The applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct. On 28 October 1986, the applicant was accordingly discharged. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016457
As such, they were identified with a TIN throughout their service and it was recorded on their DD Form 214 when they separated. Nevertheless, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to add an entry in item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 showing his SSN as indicated on his application to this Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 30 of his DD Form 214 to add the SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016461
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-XX0X instead of XXX-XX-XX1X. Item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) of the applicants DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 22 June 1972, shows his SSAN as "XXX-XX-XX1X." The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX1X."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016462
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Purple Heart, and the Korean Service Medal (KSM) with three bronze service stars. He states he should have been awarded the CIB and the KSM with three bronze service stars. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence to show he was eligible for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016463
His records contain the following: * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 15 December 1965, which lists his SSN as "365-XX-XXXX" * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 20 December 1965, which lists his SSN as "365-XX-XXXX" * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personnel History), 11 October 1967, which lists his SSN as "365-XX-XXXX" 3. It stated the DD Form 214 would be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016466
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment to Southwest Asia (SWA). The entry in item 27 of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to correct item 18 of her DD Form 214 to show her dates of service in SWA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding award of the SWASM with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016467
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016467 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, The Adjutant General authorized substitution of a bad conduct discharge for the dishonorable discharge executed pursuant to the general court-martial sentence. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded because he had not sufficiently recovered from being wounded to be effective in combat when he disobeyed a direct order.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016470
On 14 May 2013, he submitted a request for reconsideration and again he argued the loss of the scanner occurred in March 2012 before he joined HHC, that his actions were not negligent given the lack of support from his commander during the deployment cycle, and that all of his actions as both an XO for a rifle company and HHC supported the conclusion that he acted in a manner that a reasonably prudent person would in the execution of those duties. CPT CL's initial failure was his company's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016473
On 22 May 1992, the applicant's commander notified him that he was recommending him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct), paragraph 14-12b, based on a pattern of misconduct. The separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016475
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ) and Letter of Reprimand (LOR) from the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant submits a memorandum from the battalion commander who imposed the NJP and LOR and he supports the removal of the LOR from the restricted section of his OMPF. It states the decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance or restricted section of the OMPF will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016476
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect the following awards: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one bronze service star * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016478
There are no available records of treatment for this condition while on active duty. However, the applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence that the residuals of this wound resulted in a negative impact on his continuation of his duties while on active duty. The VA is not required to determine fitness for duty at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016479
The applicant requests the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 20 October 2009, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The available records show that on 20 October 2009 the applicant received a GOMOR for DUI and this document was filed in his OMPF. There is no evidence of error or injustice in the GOMOR the applicant received or the decision to file the document in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016489
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. The applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and is entitled to have that award added to her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the awards of the Iraq Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016491
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired as a sergeant (SGT) in pay grade E-5. His record does not contain any documentation showing he was recommended for or promoted to SGT during his active duty service nor is there any record of NJP. In addition, he received a second flag effective 16 September 2013 for an adverse action which also made him ineligible for promotion consideration to SGT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016496
d. On direction of the ABCMR or Army Discharge Review Board, or in other instances when appropriate, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Army Review Boards Agency, is authorized to issue or reissue DD Forms 214. Considering the unique circumstances of transgender personnel, it would be appropriate to issue the applicant a new DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 2013 with the name shown on the court order that legally changed his first and middle name entered in block 1. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016499
The applicant's record contains: a. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M14) * Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M16) 6. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016501
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides no additional documents with his application. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was wounded and that medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there appears to be no basis to grant his request at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016508
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Additionally, his military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the evidence of record shows he served in an infantry MOS with an infantry unit of regimental size, there is insufficient evidence to show he was personally present and engaged in active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016509
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016510
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective 4 November 1968 to show his correct social security number (SSN). Block 3 (SSN) of this form shows the same SSN as used on all of the previous documents discussed above. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his SSN as indicated on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016511
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 8 March 1977, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016512
The error in his record is based on a request [for leave] and the illness of his father during his assignment in Korea. On 14 May 1974, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(4), for unfitness an established pattern of shirking with the issuance of an undesirable discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(4)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016513
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to verify his eligibility for the Korea Defense Service Medal. _______ _ 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 | CY2014 | 20140016521
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 24 (Service Record) covering the period 12 September 1958 to 26 June 1961 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XX4X. _____________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 | CY2014 | 20140016522
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). However, there is no evidence of record that indicates he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB during his active service. _______ _ _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 | CY2014 | 20140016523
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The restricted portion of the applicant's OMPF contains a DA Form 2627 showing that, on 16 July 2013, her battalion commander informed her she was considering whether she should be punished under Article 15, UCMJ, for: * on or about 28 June 2013, being disrespectful in language toward 1SG L_______ by saying to him "I will not be coming in to sign the hand receipt" or words to that effect * on or about 28 June 2013, willfully disobeying a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016526
The applicant requests correction of his middle name on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). His DD Form 214 shows his middle name ending in ley. His discharge orders only show the middle initial as L. 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the middle name shown in item 1 of his DD Form 214 with the initial L. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016528
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. He served in Vietnam from 19 April 1969 to 31 March 1970. a. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 April 1968 through 31 March 1970. b. Amending GO Number 644, dated 4 May 1970, issued by Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016530
The applicant requests award of the Basic Aviation Badge and Army Good Conduct Medal. In the absence of any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Although he was school trained in 1983 and was awarded MOS 68G, the Basic Aviation Badge may be awarded to Soldiers upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016531
A letter, dated 7 March 1984, from Headquarters, U.S. Army Support Command, HI, Fort Shafter, HI stated the applicant was referred to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) for a positive urinalysis for marijuana on a unit sweep conducted 22 November 1983. It was recommended he be separated under the provisions of Chapter 13 or 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). There was no separation action taken at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016532
The applicant provides: a. These documents serve as sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show his date of birth as 27 June 1938. 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 to show a date of birth of 27 June 1938 as listed on his SF 88.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016533
Applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 13 September 1995, to show his dates of service in Saudi Arabia and in Kuwait. The dates of deployment shown on the applicants Personnel Qualification Record Part II (5 January through 9 May 1991) are apparently more accurate because these dates account for the credit for two campaign periods whereas, the data on the Gulf War Roster would not have qualified him for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016534
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by showing award of: * Purple Heart * Air Medal * Bronze Star Medal 2. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this badge on his DD Form 214. 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 for the period 14 July 1966 to 8 July 1968 and b. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016535
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect all of his authorized awards. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016539
The applicant requests: a. correction of the separation date shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was retained on active duty through 31 August 1978; and b. correction of his DD Form 214 or DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) to show his release from active duty (REFRAD) and discharge resulted from service-connected disabilities. There is no evidence that definitively shows the applicant was retained on continuous active duty for a period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016540
A request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Separations) memorandum, dated 5 September 1975, wherein the applicant was advised of the separation authority's approval of his discharge. d. A DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 3 October 1975, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The issuance of a discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016544
He also provided 12 photographs taken with fellow Soldiers during his period of service in the Republic of Vietnam, and several letters home that discuss personal issues and his military duties. He was awarded an infantry MOS and he served with an infantry unit during his initial period of service in the Republic of Vietnam; however, the available evidence does not sufficiently corroborate his engagement with the enemy in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016546
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) for the period ending 19 November 1945 to show the Bronze Star Medal, his service in the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO), credit for two campaigns in the PTO, and that he sustained a combat injury in 1944 (taken to mean an entry in item 34 (Wounds Received in Action)). His WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) for this period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016547
U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Eustis, Military Personnel Division, Fort Eustis issued the following orders: * Orders 149-0011, dated 29 May 2009 - placed him on the Retired List by reason of permanent disability effective 28 July 2009. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be amended to show he was an SFC, pay grade E-7 with an effective date of grade of 27 July 2009. Showing he was promoted to SFC/pay grade E-7 effective 27 July 2009. b. Amending his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 27 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016548
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). The correct SSN should be XXX-XX-0XXX vice XXX-XX-6XXX, now of record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN listed on the applicant's DD Form 214, item 32 with the SSN shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016549
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his records do show that he was serving in specialty of 5505 (Information Officer) while assigned to Vietnam. Therefore, lacking evidence to show that he was assigned or attached to an infantry unit when he engaged enemy troops, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016550
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 38 (Record of Assignments): Company A, 36th Engineer Battalion, Vietnam, 1 September 1967 to 9 January 1968, and he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service * item 41 (Awards and Decorations): * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) 4. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 25 January 1966 through 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016551
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this training. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. Records show he was awarded the VSM and that he participated in three campaigns.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016553
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 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. He served a qualifying period of service for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016554
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-xxx9 instead of xxx-xx-xxx7. 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 to show his SSN as it appears on his social security card. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...