ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020765
The applicant states upon his divorce, in order to remove his former spouse, he completed a DD Form 2656-1 (SBP Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage) in error. Their divorce decree did not obligate him to change his SBP election from spouse to former spouse. The divorce decree he provides does not obligate him to change his SBP election to "former spouse" SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020771
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 13 (Awards, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) two awards of the Army Achievement Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon * Item 14 (Military Education) completion of German Headstart and the Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Short Range Gunnery Crewman Course 2. The applicant provides his DD Form 214, two certificates showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020773
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020773 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows on 30 August 1967, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020779
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Lapel Button * Army Commendation Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Kuwait Liberation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol and Rifle Bars 5. Although the applicant's dates of service in Southwest Asia are unknown, the fact that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020784
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. In this case, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is sufficient to render a fair and equitable decision at this time. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140020784 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020785
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and a meritorious citation. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. 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 by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020787
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Humanitarian Service Medal 2. The evidence of record shows she served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following to her DD Form 214: * Armed Forces Expeditionary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020788
He departed Vietnam on 6 May 1967 for assignment to Fort Carson, Colorado where he remained until he was honorably released from active duty in the rank of sergeant on 13 December 1967 due to the expiration of his term of service (ETS). While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart is not in doubt, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record, any evidence to show that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020792
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to honorable. 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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020794
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge. The regulations stated in: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020796
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He went to the sergeants board while serving in the RVN. Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions) provides that Soldiers may be reduced in rank and grade as a result of misconduct in violation of the UCMJ.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020799
The applicant's DA Form 20 provides the following * advancement to sergeant (E-5) on 1 September 1967 * award of military occupational specialty 11E (Armor Crewman) on 21 May 1966 and 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman) on 1 September 1967 * service in Vietnam from 9 June to 16 July 1967 with E Troop, 17th Cavalry Regiment * service in Vietnam from 17 July 1967 through 21 November 1967 with Company A, 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry * conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" except for one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020800
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Neither the applicant nor the former unit medic have provided evidence indicating medical treatment was made a matter of official record and his available military service records do not contain such evidence. In the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020802
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 (PH) and to include his current address. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the RVN 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. Therefore, he is entitled to correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020803
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military 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. GO awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020804
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by showing after his name a "JR" vice "III." ____________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 | 20140020810
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he would like item 26 of his DD Form 214 to list the Army Good Conduct Medal and any awards for the Torrijos-Carter conflict. There is no evidence of record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he was deployed to Panama.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020813
c. He requests an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to honorable or, if this is not possible, he would like DD Forms 214 showing his prior honorable discharges. However, for Soldiers who previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and who are being separated with any characterization of service except "honorable," the following statement will appear as the first entry in the remarks block: "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM (first day of service for which a DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020815
c. His narrative reason for separation indicating in lieu of trial by court-martial is having the same effect as a discharge under other than honorable conditions would have. The separation authority approved his request for RFGOS in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-24, paragraph 3-13, and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record supports his contention that the ADRB determined his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020816
However, her record contains a Certification of Military Service which shows she served on active duty from 6 December 1954 to 26 October 1955 and received an Undesirable Discharge. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020819
c. 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 from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense. It is appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 13 August 1963 through 14 July 1965 and add it to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020820
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 13 October 1977 with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitation. Additionally, the evidence shows he was promoted to PV2/E-2 on 8 September 1977.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020821
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the ICM was not added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) at the time of his discharge. Deployment orders and DFAS records corroborate the applicant's deployment to Iraq from 18 August 2009 through 16 June 2010, a qualifying period for award of the ICM with one bronze service star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020822
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. His DD Form 214 shows: * he completed 2 years, 7 months, and 22 days of active service of which 1 year, 5 months, and 14 days were foreign service * he had 289 days of lost...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020827
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 Bronze Star Medal. Notwithstanding his contentions and his sincerity, in the absence of orders awarding him a Bronze Star Medal or evidence indicating orders were published, there is insufficient evidence upon which to support the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020829
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 "174-XX-XXXX" instead of "164-XX-XXXX." The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) does not list his SSN, only his service number and his selective service number. In light of the available evidence, it appears the applicant's DD Form 214 lists the wrong SSN as a result of a clerical error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020830
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her date of birth (DOB) as 2 July XXXX vice 2 June XXXX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB was listed as 2 June XXXX on her DD Form 4 when she enlisted in the USAR and RA. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct her DD Form 214 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020831
On 23 May 1985, the applicant was discharged accordingly. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of 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 | 20140020835
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's 13 January 1971 DD Form 214 lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and two Overseas Service Bars. A wound qualifying for a Purple Heart must have required treatment by a military medical officer or other medical professional and that treatment must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020837
The applicant provides copies of the following: * military records * DD Form 214 * VA Rating Decision CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 30 of this DD Form 214 should also be corrected to show his Vietnam service dates. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020839
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal. His retirement DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) * National Defense Service Medal * Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2 Award) * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award) * Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020841
The applicant states he is enclosing a page of his medical records which shows he received shrapnel wounds while in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. 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 awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020842
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Purple Heart. The applicant states that: a. his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 10 September 1991, does not list the Purple Heart or BSM. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 30 March 1969 does not show award of the Purple Heart or BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020843
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Page 1 of his 4-page DA Form 24 (Service Record) * U.S. Army Reserve Honorable Discharge Certificate * Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 34, dated 1966 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020844
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 1 (Last Name First Name Middle Name) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his first and middle names as Thomas and Tibor instead of just the first name Tibor. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing item 1 of his DD Form 214 contains an error involving his name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020845
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal and a second award of the National Defense Service Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020846
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the award of the Silver Star and Air Medal. There are no General Orders in the applicant's record and the applicant does not provide substantiating evidence that shows he was recommended for or received general orders awarding him the Silver Star. However, in the absence of general orders, there is insufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Silver Star or to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020847
His records do not contain orders awarding him any awards of the Air Medal. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal * adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Air Medal (8th Oak Leaf Cluster) and with "V" Device * Vietnam Service Medal with one silver and one bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020849
GO Number 495, issued by Headquarters, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery on 13 December 1968 awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from November 1967 to November 1968. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citations and Campaign Participation Credit) shows during his service with the Service Battery, 6th Battalion, 14th Artillery from November 1967 to December 1968, his unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020850
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. In order to be awarded the VCM an individual must have served a qualifying period of service of 6 months or more to be awarded the medal. The applicant, by his own...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020851
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was assigned to the 29th Quartermaster Company at the time of separation. This unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for service from 6 June to 6 August 1944 However, the applicant was not assigned to the unit at the time. Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence to support adding the Presidential Unit Citation to the applicant's separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020852
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020852 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 award of the National Defense Service Medal and any awards he may be entitled to. 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 award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020853
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 15 November 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge and did not deem it appropriate to change his narrative reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020854
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 May 1977, the applicant's commander informed him he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), and that he was recommending he receive a GD Certificate. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020855
The applicant requests correction of his two DD Forms 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his middle initial "W" instead of his full middle name as "Wxxxxxx." The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his middle name as "W." However, the evidence of record confirms that during his initial induction and his enlistment processing, he recorded his full middle name as "Wxxxxxxx." ___________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020856
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 (1st oak leaf cluster). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020858
There, he met his present wife of 34 years. It also shows he was separated 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 his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge characterization.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020879
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records also contain the following documents that list the spelling of his name as "Kelley" and an SSN where indicated: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 1 July 1964, which does not list an SSN * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 30 August 1965, which lists his SSN as "XXX-X0-3XX4" * Special Orders Number 168, issued by Headquarters, 3rd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020880
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show he held the rank of specialist four (SP4/E-4) on the date of his discharge and that his characterization of service was honorable. The applicant states: a. he held the rank and grade of SP4/E-4 at the time of his discharge; and b. he received an honorable discharge (HD) not a hardship discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020883
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-6X-XXXX instead of XXX-5X-XXXX. 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 evidence of record shows the SSN...