ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002083312C070215
The applicant requests that his separation document be corrected to show his already awarded Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant’s WD Form 372A, Final Payment – Work Sheet, shows that the applicant was paid $14.33 in Combat Infantry Pay for the period 1 March to 13 April 1946. Additionally, World War II holders of the CIB received a monthly pay supplement known as Combat Infantry Pay.10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073640C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. While the Board does not doubt that the applicant served in an acting NCO capacity while in combat during WWII, such appointments were required to be accomplished in orders and they did not confer any entitlements to that rank at a later date. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006015
The applicant requests that his father, a deceased former service member (FSM) be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). He was transferred to Germany on 9 March 1956 and despite being reclassified to a maintenance warrant officer MOS, he was assigned to an armored cavalry regiment for duty as a personnel officer. There is also no evidence to show that he received combat infantry pay or that he was ever recommended for award of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064205C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) based upon his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). c. The World War II Victory Medal (WWII Victory Medal) is awarded for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946, both dates inclusive. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214 [and, in this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000788C070206
The applicant requests that her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM) be awarded three awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and three awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and that his Separation Qualification Record (WD AGO Form 100) be corrected to reflect that he served 1 month as a truck driver and 25 months as a rifleman. The FSM’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM was also receiving combat infantry pay and his service as an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082516C070215
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 applicant requests that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Since the applicant was properly awarded the CIB, he is also entitled to the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017562
The applicant requests that the records of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, bronze arrowhead device, Parachutist Badge with two battle jump stars (correctly known as bronze service stars), and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states the FSM participated in the Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe campaigns and is entitled to the BSM, Purple Heart,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120014686
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states, in effect, based on his award of the CIB and on his actions as a machine gunner during the Normandy and Northern France campaigns he should be awarded two BSMs. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019029
His 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 his receipt of the CIB, and b. adding the BSM and AOM with Germany clasp to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to awarding the WWII Victory Medal and adding campaign credit for the Battle of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002066805C070402
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Accordingly, the Board finds that he is entitled to award of the CIB effective 13 July 1944. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual the CIB, effective 13 July 1944, and the BSM for service during WWII based on his award of the CIB.