SECOND ADDENDUM TO 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03623 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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REQUESTED ACTION: 

 

The former service member’s record be corrected to reflect award 
of the Silver Star (SS) Medal. 

 

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RESUME OF CASE: 

 

On 26 Jun 07 and 29 Jul 10, the Board considered the applicant's 
(the deceased service member’s nephew) request to award his uncle 
the SS; the American Defense Service Medal (ADSM), with the 
Foreign Service Clasp; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with 
three Bronze Service Stars (APCM, w/3BSS); and that be he 
posthumously promoted to the grade of captain. The Board 
determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant corrective 
actions in regards to the SS and the ADSM and denied this portion 
of the application. However, they favorably considered the 
request for the APCM, w/3BSS . A complete copy of the Record of 
Proceedings (ROP) is at Exhibit G and the Addendum to ROP is at 
Exhibit M. 

 

By application, dated 9 Apr 12, the applicant requests 
reconsideration by introducing new evidence in the form of a 
blank order announcing the award of the SS. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit N. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

In earlier findings, the Board determined there was insufficient 
evidence to warrant corrective action. After thoroughly 
reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of 
this appeal and the evidence of record, we do not believe the 
applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in our previous 
decisions. The applicant has submitted an order announcing the 
award of the SS; however, as the applicant points out, it is only 
a partial document and does not show the names of the recipients. 
We note there is no indication in this document that he was 
awarded the SS. Further, the Index Sheet does not state the 


decedent was the recipient of the SS. While we appreciate and 
honor the former service member’s service to his country, in view 
of the above and absent persuasive evidence showing the former 
member’s records are in error or unjust, the applicant’s request 
cannot be favorable considered. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board reconsidered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2006-03623 in Executive Session on 24 Sep 12 and 15 May 
13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following additional documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit M. Addendum to Record of Proceedings, dated 13 Oct 10, 

 w/Exhibits. 

 Exhibit N. DD Form 149, Applicant, dated 9 Apr 12, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair