| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Walter Avery, Jr. | Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O'Connor | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Christopher J. Posser | Member | |
| Ms. Linda D. Simmons | Member |
THE BOARD ADDITIONALLY FINDS:
15. On 14 August 2001, the Army Review Board Agency Support Division, St. Louis asked the Board to determine if the applicant is also authorized the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 19 March 1974.
THE BOARD ADDITIONALLY CONCLUDES:
7. At the time of the Board’s 7 June 2001 decision in this case, it was the intent of the Board to correct the applicant’s record to reflect all authorized awards. The applicant served in Vietnam during the period that the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation was awarded and is entitled to have this award reflected on his DD Form 214.
8. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:
That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the Board’s recommendation appearing in the proceedings, dated 7 June 2001, AR2000051102, to show that the individual concerned was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
BOARD VOTE:
___rvo_____ ___lds_ ___cjp__ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION
__________Raymond V. O'Connor____
CHAIRPERSON
| CASE ID | AR2001060873 |
| SUFFIX | |
| 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. | 135.05 |
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The record does not show that he was awarded any other ARCOM (with or without the “V” Device). The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart or the CIB. Furthermore, his Enlisted Qualification Record and the general orders awarding him the ARCOM with “V” Device show that he was an infantryman engaged in hostile action (at the time he was wounded) and as such met the prerequisites for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060866C070421
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), which was authenticated in his own hand at the time of his separation from the Service, does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. The applicant was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051564C070420
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders in the applicant’s records which show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, as an exception to regulation, the applicant is entitled to award of the Army Commendation Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058555C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he entered on active duty on 7 August 1969, completed training as a combat engineer, and sometime in the spring of 1970 completed the NCO school skill development base course. The applicant’s DD Form 214 only shows award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Sharpshooter and Expert Qualification Badges (with the M-14 and the M-16 rifles, respectively), the Vietnam Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with first oak...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065664C070421
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, a silver service star, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence of record shows that orders were published on 22 October 1968 awarding him the BSM and his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059948C070421
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, (Report of Transfer or Discharge), be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded a Purple Heart. The evidence of record clearly establishes that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam on 5 December 1969, which entitled him to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085589C070212
In support of his application, he submitted a copy of his DD Form 214; a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards); a letter authorizing him to accept and wear the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star; and a letter of transmittal for award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. The evidence of record shows the applicant was authorized to receive and wear a personal award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star. Therefore, his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073274C070403
There is no evidence available to the Board which shows the applicant was authorized to accept or to wear a personal award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. There are no orders in the applicant's personnel records which show he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and there is no evidence that he was recommended for award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-2 provided for processing of foreign awards and decorations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085215C070212
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. However, there are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device to the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080857C070215
Additionally, his DA Form 20, Enlisted Personnel Record, does not reflect award of the Purple Heart, nor does it show that he was wounded in action. His DD Form 214 should show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars (one for each campaign). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Air Medal with first oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct...