| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Nancy L. Amos | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | ||
| Mr. Melvin H. Meyer | Member | ||
| Mr. Donald P. Hupman, Jr. | Member |
2. The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to add his Army Commendation Medal.
3. The applicant makes no additional statement but provides his award orders and certificate as supporting evidence.
4. The applicant’s military records are not available. His DD Form 214 shows that he entered active duty on 17 January 1996. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on Permanent Orders 007-04, Headquarters, 10th Aviation Brigade, Fort Drum, NY dated 7 January 2002. He was released from active duty on 16 January 2002. The Army Commendation Medal is not listed on his DD Form 214.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal shortly before he was released from active duty. It should be added to his DD Form 214.
2. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
RECOMMENDATION:
That applicant’s DD Form 214 be amended to add the Army Commendation Medal.
BOARD VOTE:
__FNE__ __MHM__ __DPH__ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION
___Fred N. Eichorn___
CHAIRPERSON
| CASE ID | AR2002072501 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | |
| DATE BOARDED | 2002/07/16 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | GRANT |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 110.04 |
| 2. | |
| 3. | |
| 4. | |
| 5. | |
| 6. |
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072501C070403
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to add his Army Commendation Medal. The applicant’s military records are not available. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on Permanent Orders 007-04, Headquarters, 10 th Aviation Brigade, Fort Drum, NY dated 7 January 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059676C070421
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 28 August 2001 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001059676 The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 February 1996. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM and three awards of the AAM and they should be added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069158C070402
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that the 801 st Maintenance Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 November 1968 – 31 May 1969 and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class, Unit Citation for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075040C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and to correct his date of entry on active duty. The applicant states that he was wounded in Vietnam and has a certificate awarding him the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded two awards of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073374C070403
The applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device. He is also authorized to wear two bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 3 April 1968 – 2 January 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068212C070402
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to add his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), his Certificate of Achievement, and to show he was recommended for promotion to Sergeant, E-5. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 March 1984. His promotion packet is on file in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061116C070421
He provides his DD Form 214; a newspaper article showing he was awarded two Purple Hearts, a BSM for heroism, and an Air Medal; and a 1 st Cavalry Division Vietnam Combat Certificate as supporting evidence. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was awarded a second Purple Heart, a second and third Air Medal, or the BSM for heroism. The applicant was not assigned to a unit during a period of time that unit was awarded the PUC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072439C070403
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. It provided for award of the Purple Heart to any member of an Armed Force who was wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. Although the VA awarded the applicant service connection for residuals of shrapnel wounds to his left arm and left leg, the Rating Decision noted that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010479
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010479 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 correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 27 May 2006 to show award of two Army Achievement Medals, the Army Commendation Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004188C070206
In addition, the instructions for completing Item 18 state, in pertinent part, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service enter the statement, "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD - YYYYMMDD)". The applicant contends, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should be corrected because it does not show his service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or the awards he is authorized for...