ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017627
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017628
His separation physical examination shows entries indicating that the applicant was injured during his service. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was wounded or injured during WWII is not in doubt, he has failed to show through the evidence of record or evidence submitted with his application sufficient evidence to support his contention. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was wounded or injured and that medical treatment was made a matter of official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017630
BOARD DATE: 2 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140017630 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Paragraph 4-6 (Failure to qualify for promotion to first lieutenant) states an officer in the grade of second lieutenant who has completed the required statutory military service obligation will be discharged upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017631
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge (UD). On 2 February 1970, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that he be discharged due to unfitness and issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). On 1 February 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017634
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be changed to reflect his DOB as 24 September 1947.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017637
The applicant requests correction of: a. his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device * BSM * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * two Air Medals * Purple Heart b. his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show he completed the Combat Leaders Course. There are no orders for award of any Air Medals in his available records. His unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award, Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017638
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. There is no evidence of record that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action. However, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017639
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. At the time of his first period of active duty, he had not completed high school which is accurately reflected on his DD Form 214 ending on 27 March 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017640
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's military records to reflect a third award of the Purple Heart, the Military Merit Medal, and the Medal of Honor. The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 3 October 1945 * Headquarters, National Defense Forces, General Orders Number 34, dated 21 January 1948 * WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017642
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions. On 29 June 1987, the applicant's immediate commander initiated discharge action against him for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14. On 22 March 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request, concluding that his discharge and the character of his service were both proper and equitable based on his pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017645
He also referred to DOD FMR, page 9-20, paragraph 0905, dated March 2006 (in effect at the time the applicant signed his contract) that stated: "hardship and dependency separations are considered involuntary and do not require recoupment of unearned portions of bonus." The IAARNG terminated the REB incentive with recoupment. National Guard Regulation 614-1 (Inactive Army National Guard) prescribes rules for use of the ING, enlistment into the ING as part of the Recruit Force Pool (RFP),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017649
The applicant requests, in effect, his medical records be considered by a medical evaluation board (MEB) to determine his eligibility for disability separation or retirement. b. Paragraph 3-2 states disability compensation is not an entitlement acquired by reason of service-incurred illness or injury; rather, it is provided to Soldiers whose service is interrupted and they can no longer continue to reasonably perform because of a physical disability incurred or aggravated in service. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017652
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 evidence that shows he was wounded in action or awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017659
A qualifying year of service for non-Regular retired pay is a full retirement year during which a Regular or Reserve member is credited with a minimum of 50 points. However, beginning on 20 April 1981 and all the way through 1 March 1997 when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve, the applicant consistently earned above 50 qualifying points toward non-regular retirement each year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017667
The available evidence shows the applicant participated in Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia during the period 18 October 1997 to 8 March 1998 which entitles him to the AFEM. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the AGCM for the period 23 January 1992 to 22 January 1995. 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 (2d Award) for the period 23 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017668
The applicant requests correction of his records to show additional retirement point credit for his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) during the period 4 October 2012 to 14 November 2013. The applicant provides: * response from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, KY, dated 17 September 2014 * email from an official in the 88th Regional Support Command (RSC) and USARC Pay Management Division * memorandum, dated 30 October 2013 * USAR discharge orders, dated 26 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017670
The applicant requests removal of his DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the rating period 19 January 2010 through 15 November 2010 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) from his records. In some instances, the reviewer may need to document nonconcurrence with an evaluation report and/or inconsistencies between the rater's and senior rater's evaluations of a rated NCO. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017671
He believes the records misrepresent his character and service record; therefore, he requests they be removed from his OMPF. On 4 August 2006, the applicant 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 and he received an under other than honorable conditions character of service. The applicant provides a copy of ADRB Case Number AR20070017571, dated 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017672
His record does not contain orders or recommendations for award of the Silver Star or Soldier's Medal. Since his record does not contain orders for these awards, nor does he met the regulatory criteria prescribed for either award, there is insufficient evidence to justify awarding these awards or adding them to his DD Form 214. d. Since eligibility for these awards has not been established, they cannot be used for promotion points. His record does not contain and he has not provided any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017674
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his authorized awards. Although there are no available orders showing the applicant was awarded the CIB, his record shows he met the regulatory criteria as he was a rifleman, assigned to an infantry regiment and he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him CIB and the Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017676
A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing he was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. A review of his personnel service records failed to reveal evidence showing that he was ever awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. Although the applicant provided a certificate which indicates he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the document alone is not considered sufficient evidence upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017679
On 22 January 1986, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct pattern of misconduct in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b and/or 14-12c. He acknowledged he: * understood he could expect to encounter substantial prejudice in civilian life if a general discharge under honorable conditions were issued to him * understood he could be ineligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017681
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * two Certificates of Achievement * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)(2nd Award) * Valorous Unit Award (VUA) * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) 2. The applicant provides a DD Form 214, two Certificates of Achievement, two ARCOM Certificates, Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 3, dated 6 November 2007, and his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). The evidence shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017682
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service in Kuwait in March 1998. The applicant provides: * Honorably Discharge Certificate * Oath of Reenlistment * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * Memorandum authorizing her the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Request for name change * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) (unsigned/unapproved) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017684
The applicant states he is entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal due to his excellent service in Vietnam and Stateside during the full duration of his enlistment. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 shows his authorized awards as the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * two overseas service bars 9. His records also show he did not have all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017686
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. Therefore, the FSM is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based upon his receipt of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to reflect this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017690
The applicant states he has no record of being awarded the BSM. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. 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; and b. adding the following awards to his WD AGO Form 53-55: * BSM * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017692
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart. One of the newspaper articles provided by the applicant with his application indicates that the applicant was promoted to sergeant and he received the Purple Heart. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was wounded/injured in Vietnam and that he was awarded the Purple Heart is not in doubt, he has failed to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017695
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 his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XXX0" instead of "XXX-XX-XXX8." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX8."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017696
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). _______ _ _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 | 20140017697
The applicant requests correction of item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show a "Distinguished Soldier" commendation. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant was authorized or awarded any other awards or decorations during the period of service under review. The applicant is advised that a copy of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017699
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140017699 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The available records show that the applicant was married to Gxxxxxxxx at the time of his retirement in 1986. On 23 July 2013, an attorney for Hxxxx petitioned the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to show Hxxxx as the sole beneficiary of the applicant's SBP in accordance with the separation agreement and requested a deemed election be shown to have been made.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017700
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by deleting the 3 days of lost time. 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. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 was properly prepared to reflect that lost time and the applicant has failed to provide any evidence to show otherwise.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017702
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 sufficient evidence to show that he was wounded as a result of enemy action 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 | 20140017704
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and, in effect, all other records to show his middle and last names as "R--N W---H" instead of "B---N W---E." 2. The applicant's records contain various personnel documents that show the applicant's middle and last names as "B---N W---E." Many of these forms are authenticated by the applicant using this name. The evidence of record shows that upon his enlistment in the RA on 23 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017711
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, Title 10 orders placing the FSM in an active duty status for the period 11 November 2010 to 23 January 2012, and all back pay and allowances due, plus the benefits the FSM would have been entitled to receive at the time of death. c. Certificate of Death, State of Arizona, which shows the FSM date of death as 23 January 2012. d. A memorandum from the NGB, dated 21 February 2012, referencing an approval...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017721
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 7 August 2002, 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 | 20140017723
The table in effect at the time of her discharge shows the SPD code of "JBK" has a corresponding RE code of "3." The evidence of record shows the applicant was flagged on 18 May 2011. The evidence of record shows that the SPD Code "JBK" was the correct SPD code assigned to a Regular Army enlisted Soldier who was involuntarily separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, and who are ineligible or, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017724
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). A review of the applicant's OMPF shows both the NJP and the action to set aside the NJP are in her restricted file. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017726
The new command in Washington for OCS denied his request to stay in phase 0 and this meant he needed to go to his fall-back unit. The applicant provides: * ETP SLRP denial letter * email correspondence from a Member of Congress * Enlisted Loan Repayment Program Addendum * service personnel records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 10 September 2014, the NGB disapproved his request for an ETP to retain the $50,000.00 SLRP incentive and stated: * the State Incentive Manager will terminate the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017728
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), for the period 18 March 1968 through 9 March 1970, and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. His record shows he participated in three campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show three bronze service stars to be affixed to his previously-authorized Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017730
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he received an expeditionary medal for Haiti (presumed to be the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017731
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his tour in Zaire, Africa. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant's records and the evidence provided are ambiguous relative to his dates of deployment to Zaire, Africa; however, his Army Commendation Medal Certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017732
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214, ending on 5 January 1970 * ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 11 February 1997 * Permanent Orders (PO) 105-3 and certificate for award of the Purple Heart, dated 15 April 1997 * General Orders (GO) Number 13493 and certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal, dated 26 December 1968 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and certificate awarding him the Meritorious Service Medal, dated 6 April 1998 * Two DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017737
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of: * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017738
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017740
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, his DD Form 24 should be corrected to this unit 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 AGCM (1st Award) for the period 14 April 1967 through 13 April 1970 and b. adding award of the Purple Heart, AGCM (1st Award), MUC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017741
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 Vietnam Service Medal. His record shows he served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation ______________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017743
He had over a year of honorable service. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 3, with a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017745
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a record of birth which shows his first name as Ernest. 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 the spelling of his first name as Ernest.