| Mr. Loren G. Harrell | Director | |||
| Ms. P. A. Castle | Analyst |
| Ms. JoAnn H. Langston | Chairperson | |||
| Mr. Curtis W. Barbee | Member | |||
| Mr. Raymond V. O’Connor, Jr. | Member |
2. The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to correct his records by showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. In effect, he states he was wounded during World War II when he incurred multiple shrapnel wounds while engaging in combat with the enemy on 5 March 1945 at Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
3. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized from reconstructed military personnel records in a memorandum of consideration (MOC) prepared to reflect the Board’s original consideration of his case on 20 July 1988 (COPY ATTACHED).
4. The submission of an X-ray report from Kona Hospital, Hawaii dated 3 April 1994 which reveals a metallic type foreign body in the applicant’s midforearm constitutes new evidence.
5. Further documentation from the applicant entails a new notarized letter from the regimental surgeon of the 75
ARMY | BCMR | CY1980-1989 | 8607956
The applicant was treated for wounds sustained under qualifying conditions and is entitled to award of the Purple Heart. In consideration of the foregoing findings and conclusions it would be appropriate to correct the applicants records as recommended below. RECOMMENDATION :That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the entitlement to the award of the Purple Heart as a result of enemy action on 5 March 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012640
The incident described by the applicant fits the regulatory examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart, particularly the example of injury received in action and caused by an enemy placed mine or trap. Notwithstanding the additional information provided by the applicants Member of Congress and Colonel D___, there is no contemporaneous evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action. Regrettably, absent evidence which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019458
The applicant states he should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received from friendly fire while on a combat mission. The applicant stated and the evidence of record supports that he received shrapnel wounds to his right shoulder and right leg while serving in Korea in April 1967 when another member of his unit discharged his weapon upon returning from a combat patrol. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059886C070421
The VA Rating Decision provided by the applicant with his application indicates that the applicant’s service medical records show that he sustained frostbite to both feet in January 1945, that he was treated and that he was returned to duty. Army Regulation 600-45, the regulation in effect at the time, governed the award of the Purple Heart. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025136
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. Both the applicant and his former platoon sergeant state metal from a bullet ricocheted into the applicant's left jaw. In view of all of the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to support the applicant's claim to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060270C070421
He further indicates that this was the case with the applicant but because he was wounded later himself, he lost track of the applicant and was not aware the applicant had been wounded while crossing the mine field or that the applicant was not treated for the wound at the time. The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he is entitled to the PH for a shrapnel wound and a trench foot injury he received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012419
Counsel requests the applicant be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained as a result of enemy action when a North Korean grenade exploded and shrapnel was lodged in the applicant's head. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. c. There are no medical records to show the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082563C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There were no medical records provided by the applicant, or available to the Board. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071595C070402
The applicant states that he was hospitalized for “trench foot” during World War II and the current military awards regulation now awards the Purple Heart for this injury. A DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) shows the applicant has already received award of the Bronze Star Medal based on the Combat Infantryman Badge, but it has not been entered on his WD AGO Form 53-55. When the Korean War Service Medal is authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090049C070212
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The shrapnel was removed from his chest and he returned to duty on an unknown date in November 1943. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the PH, WWII Victory Medal, BSM based on award of the CIB,...