RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-01784
INDEX CODE: A03.00
. COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The words “Under Honorable Conditions” be added to his DD Form 214,
Report of Separation From The Armed Forces of the United States; or,
his general discharge be upgraded to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His general discharge was prejudicial and unfair. He should have
received an honorable discharge. He did not have a bad record during
his time in the Air Force.
His DD Form 214 should at least read as it did on his discharge
certificate; that is, “Under Honorable Conditions.”
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a personal statement
and a copy of his DD Form 214 (Exhibit A).
Pursuant to the Board’s request, the applicant provided several
supportive statements (Exhibit C).
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Limited documentation was available. The applicant’s available
military personnel records indicate that he enlisted in the Regular
Air Force on 27 Aug 47 for a period of 3 years. On 27 Jul 50, the
applicant extended his enlistment for a period of 12 months, resulting
in a date of separation (DOS) of 26 Aug 51. During his service on
active duty, the applicant’s character and efficiency ratings, except
for his initial character and efficiency rating, which was rated as
unknown, were excellent. He was also considered favorably for the
Good Conduct Medal.
On 7 Dec 50, the applicant was cited by civil authorities for
disturbance and fined $50.00. He was given a verbal reprimand by his
squadron commander and informed that future violations of civil laws
would not be tolerated.
On 9 Feb 51, the applicant was apprehended by the civil authorities
for being drunk, disturbance, and aggravated assault.
On 14 Feb 51, the applicant was notified by his commander that it was
his intention to have him demoted from the grade of corporal to
private because he had undesirable habits and traits of character
which did not warrant discharge from the service.
By Special Order Number 32, dated 16 Feb 51, the applicant was demoted
from the grade of corporal to private for reasons of misconduct.
Applicant was discharged on 3 Sep 51 under the provisions of AFR 39-10
(Expiration of Term of Service (ETS)) and furnished a general
discharge. He was credited with fours years of active duty service.
On 15 Jul 54, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered
and denied the applicant’s request that his general discharge be
upgraded to honorable.
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Washington, D.C., provided an investigative report which is attached
at Exhibit D.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of probable injustice. No evidence has been presented which
would lead us to believe that the applicant’s general discharge was
improper or contrary to the directive under which it was effected.
Nevertheless, in view of the applicant’s mostly excellent efficiency
ratings, the passage of time, and the post-service documentation
provided, we believe that upgrading his discharge to honorable as a
matter of clemency would be appropriate. Accordingly, we recommend
that the applicant’s general discharge be upgraded to honorable.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 3 Sep 51, he was
honorably discharged and furnished an Honorable Discharge certificate.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 10 Dec 98, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Henry C. Saunders, Panel Chair
Ms. Ann L. Heidig, Member
Ms. Sophie A. Clark, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Jun 98, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, applicant, dated 8 Sep 98, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. FBI Report.
HENRY C. SAUNDERS
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 98-01784
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 , be corrected to show that on 3 Sep 51, he was
honorably discharged and furnished an Honorable Discharge certificate.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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