| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |||
| Ms. Deborah L. Brantley | Senior Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O’Connor | Chairperson | |||
| Mr. Christopher J. Prosser | Member | |||
| Ms. Linda D. Simmons | Member |
2. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart. He states he never received the award.
| CASE ID | AR2001059548 | |
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| RECON | YYYYMMDD | |
| DATE BOARDED | 20010830 | |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) | |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | YYYYMMDD | |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR . . . . . | |
| DISCHARGE REASON | ||
| BOARD DECISION | GRANT | |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | ||
| ISSUES 1. | 107.00 | |
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ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058667C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart. The Board also notes that his date of entry on his 22 July 1971 DD Form 214 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect 21 August 1968 vice 21 August 1969. b. by showing on the 22 July 1971 DD Form 214 that the applicant was awarded a Purple Heart, an Army Commendation Medal and two awards of the Bronze Star Medal; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082215C070215
However, there is no evidence of record that shows the applicant received a third wound that resulted from hostile action. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Vietnam during three campaigns entitling him to wear three bronze service stars with the Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the second award of the Purple Heart for wounds received on 14 March 1968 and the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065673C070421
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 7 March 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001065673 Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Valorous Unit Award and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; therefore, his DD Form 214 will be amended to show these awards. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart, the Valorous Unit Award, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060582C070421
The records show that on 3 May 1967, the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart as a result of the wounds that he received in action on 1 May 1967. The DD Form 214, that he was furnished at the time of his release from active duty shows that he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Badge (Rifle M-14). It also shows that the unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074713C070403
The record shows that applicant was awarded the PH for wounds received in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 17 December 1967. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was awarded the PH for wounds received on 17 December 1967. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart, for being wounded in action on 26 December 1967, while serving as a captain in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059595C070421
The applicant served in Vietnam as an infantry officer between September 1966 and October 1967 where he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. A performance evaluation report, rendered in May 1968 for the period 11 August 1967 through 15 April 1968 makes no mention of any wounds sustained as a result of hostile action while in Vietnam. On 13 April 1968 the applicant was discharged from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069035C070402
He reenlisted on 13 October 1969 and was transferred back to Vietnam on 18 May 1970. The evidence of record is sufficient to show that the applicant sustained a shrapnel wound to the right hand on 27 November 1968 and was treated by medical personnel at that time. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam on 27 November 1968, while serving in the rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064914C070421
However, he notes that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) reflects entitlement to only one Purple Heart. The evidence confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of "friendly fire" on 8 September 1968 while directly engaged in armed conflict and as such is entitled to a second award of the Purple Heart. The evidence also confirms the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 13 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066232C070421
There is no evidence, or medical records, which confirm he was wounded as a result of hostile action while in Vietnam. The applicant did, however, have honorable service between 4 August 1966 and 14 March 1969 with no evidence of any misconduct. The applicant did, however, complete a qualifying period of service for award of the Good Conduct Medal on 14 March 1969 and the Board finds no basis to deny him the award for the period 4 August 1966 through 14 March 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059734C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: There is no conclusive evidence that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action and as such there is no basis for award of the Purple Heart.