RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03646 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Air Force records be corrected to reflect his entitlement to the Korean Service Medal (KSM) and the United Nations Service Medal. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He recently discovered the qualifications for these medals. He believes his entitlement to the medals was overlooked in error. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: 1. The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who served from 21 January 1952 through 2 November 1955. He was credited with 1 year, 1 month and 26 days of Foreign Service. 2. 0n 21 November 2005, the applicant submitted a request to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) for his records to be corrected to reflect the following awards and decorations: a. American Defense Service Medal. b. U.S. Air Force Service Ribbon. c. Cold War Victory Medal. d. 50th Anniversary Korean Medal. e. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. f. Air Force Overseas Ribbon. g. United Nations Service Medal. h. Honorable Service Ribbon. 4. On 24 January 2006, AFPC/DPPPR notified the applicant, by letter, that they had determined the corrective action he requested could be partially resolved through administrative procedures and did not require a referral to the AFBCMR. They verified his entitlement to the Good Conduct Medal (GCM) for his honorable service from 21 January 1952 through 2 November 1955. Additionally, he was sent a Cold War Certificate (CWC) application to complete and submit to the US Army for consideration for a commemorative medal. However, they determined he could not be awarded the American Defense Service Medal instituted in 1941, the Korean War Service Medal authorized for 30 consecutive days of service in Korea from 1950-1953, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal authorized in 1958 for participation in military operations, the Air Force Overseas Ribbon authorized in 1980, and the United Nations Service Medal for service in Korea between 1950 and 1954. Due to the inclusive time periods and no official documentation to verify he served in the Republic of Korea, they were unable to verify his entitlement to the listed awards. 5. On 14 March 2006, AFPC/DPPRSP notified the applicant, by letter that a DD Form 215, Correction of DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, was completed to correct item 27 of his DD Form 214 to add the Good Conduct Medal. 6. The applicant’s case was closed on 16 March 2006. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states after a thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, they were unable to locate documentation verifying the applicant served in Korea, nor did the applicant provide any documentation to support time served in Korea. The Korean service Medal is awarded for service in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. The United Nations Service Medal is awarded to officers and enlisted members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the action in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 September 2012, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). To date, this office has not received a response ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that there is insufficient evidence in the applicant’s record verifying service in Korea. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 26 March 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: ,Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2005-03646: Exhibit A. DD Form 149 w/atchs, not dated. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 4 September 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 September 2012. Panel Chair AFBCMR 1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 3700 Joint Base Andrews NAF Washington, MD 20762 Dear: Reference your application submitted under the provisions of AFI 36-2603 (Section 1552, 10 USC), AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2005-03646. After careful consideration of your application and military records, the Board determined that the evidence you presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice. Accordingly, the Board denied your application. You have the right to submit newly discovered relevant evidence for consideration by the Board. In the absence of such additional evidence, a further review of your application is not possible. BY DIRECTION OF THE PANEL CHAIR Chief Examiner Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records Attachment: Record of Board Proceedings 2 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary