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AF | BCMR | CY1998 | 9701967A
Original file (9701967A.doc) Auto-classification: Approved

                         ADDENDUM TO
                       RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  97-01967
            INDEX CODE:  107.00

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO


_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Distinguished  Flying
Cross (DFC).

_________________________________________________________________

RESUME OF THE CASE:

The applicant is a former flight officer in  the  Air  Corps  who  was
honorably discharged on 2 Feb 46.

On 17 Feb 98, the Board  considered  and  denied  an  application  for
correction of military records pertaining to the subject applicant, in
which he requested that his records be corrected to reflect  award  of
the DFC, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), and the  China
Service Medal (see AFBCMR 97-01967), with Exhibits A through D).

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was told that he would be recommended for the DFC.  However, flying
in supplies to support their  advancing  troops  became  of  far  more
importance.  He believes that his record shows he earned the  DFC  for
his World War II combat service.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a copies of a general
order and an appointment order, and a statement  from  his  commanding
officer.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit E.

_________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

Sufficient relevant evidence has been  presented  to  demonstrate  the
existence of probable error or injustice.  The statement  provided  by
the applicant’s commander was sufficient to convince a majority of the
Board that the applicant’s service during the period in  question  did
warrant award of the DFC.  In view of the above, and in recognition of
the applicant’s service  to  the  Nation,  a  majority  of  the  Board
recommends that the applicant’s records be corrected to reflect  award
of the DFC.

_________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the  Department  of  the  Air  Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he  was  awarded  the
Distinguished  Flying  Cross  for  extraordinary   achievement   while
participating in aerial flight from March 1945 to December 1945.

_________________________________________________________________

The following members of the  Board  considered  this  application  in
Executive Session on 16 Nov 98, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Panel Chair
      Mr. David C. Van Gasbeck, Member
      Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Member

By a majority vote,  the  Board  voted  to  correct  the  records,  as
recommended.   Mr.  Van  Gasbeck  voted  to  deny  the   request   for
reconsideration.  The following additional  documentary  evidence  was
considered:

     Exhibit E.  Letter, applicant, dated 11 May 98, w/atchs.




                                   THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
                                   Panel Chair




AFBCMR 97-01967




MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

      Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority
of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is
directed that:

      The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded
the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while
participating in aerial flight from March 1945 to December 1945.







    JOE G. LINEBERGER

    Director

    Air Force Review Boards Agency

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