IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 5 June 2012
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110025136
THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:
1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any).
2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any).
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:
1. The applicant requests correction of the discharge date shown on her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge).
2. She states there is a typing error in the year of the discharge date on her DD Form 214.
3. She provides her DD Form 214.
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:
1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing.
2. On 19 July 1961, the applicant enlisted in the Women's Army Corps for a period of 2 years.
3. On 25 September 1962, she was ordered to report to the U.S. Army Transfer Station, Fort Dix, NJ, for processing and discharge.
4. Her DD Form 214 shows she was honorably discharged. Item 11d (Effective Date) shows she was discharged on "1 OCT 22."
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
Her DD Form 214 shows an obvious error in the year of her discharge. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct her DD Form 214 to show she was discharged in 1962.
BOARD VOTE:
___X____ ___X____ ____X___ GRANT FULL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION
BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 11d of her DD Form 214 to show she was discharged in 1962.
_______ _ X______ ___
CHAIRPERSON
I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110025136
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110025136
2
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024334
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 shows his release from active duty date as 11 August 1961, but it should be 11 August 1962. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was released from active duty effective 11 August 1962. ___________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011154
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * change her social security number from "XXX-XX-1954" to "XXX-XX-6429" * change her date of birth (DOB) from 22 XXXXX 1961 to 22 XXXXX 1962 2. Her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) listed her SSN as "XXX-XX-1954" and her DOB as "22 XXXXX 1962." The evidence of record shows the applicant used the SSN "XXX-XX-1954" when she first enlisted in the ARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005444
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show her current name and sex. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011524
The applicant states: * his dates of service are reversed on his DD Form 214 * the Army Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal were never awarded, issued, or placed on his DD Form 214 3. The applicant's separation orders which show he was to be released from active duty on 8 July 1965 are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 11d of his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005349
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) or prior policies. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003312
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 11d (Effective Date) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his separation date as 3 June 1963 instead of 28 April 1963. The applicant provides his DD Form 214, REFRAD orders, and a DA Form 8-118 (Medical Board Proceedings) in support of his application. Item 10 (Total Years of Military Service) shows the applicant completed 7 months of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008222
There is nothing in multiple typical source documents to confirm he was wounded in action and/or treated for a combat injury/wound: * Item 38 (Record of Assignment) of his DA Form 20 does not show he was in a patient status * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 does not show a combat wound/injury * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the PH * His records do not contain GO authorizing him award of the PH * His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016188
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted in the Army of the United States for 2 years and entered active duty on 7 December 1954. He was released from active duty and transferred to the USAR at the completion of 2 years of service on 6 December 1956.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012880
He was not promoted to SGT during the period covered by this DD Form 214. c. He did not serve through 1965 during the period covered by his DD Form 214. d. He arrived in Germany on 18 April 1960 and remained in Germany through his release from active duty date on 5 November 1961, a period of 1 year, 6 months, and 27 days. With respect to his first DD Form 214 that covered his active duty from 6 November 1961 to 22 March 1963, the applicant will be provided with a copy of this form: a. He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026386
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was issued a DD Form 214 that shows in 18c he entered an AD on 1 October 1961. The regulation states a DD Form 214 would be issued to each member of the Reserve components ordered to ADT for a period of 90 days or more.